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We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to a 16 bedded Acute inpatient Mental Health ward within the rural area of Argyll and Bute. Working in a remote area like Argyll & Bute offers a unique opportunity to work within dynamic teams amidst beautiful scenery and some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the UK. The ward offers a varied experience within the remit of Mental Health and works well with community and emergency care practitioners.
As a Band 6 you will be expected to have good communication skills, be able to prioritise, work safely and effectively as well as be a team player. You will be required to manage the shift as the nurse in charge and deputise for the Band 7 when required.
Informal enquiries to: Leslie Mackay, Clinical Service Manager and Collette Duffy, Senior Charge Nurse.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Responsibilities and Expectations
* Provide clinical nursing care to acute mental health patients on a 16 bedded ward.
* Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Prioritise tasks and work safely and effectively within a team.
* Manage the shift as nurse in charge and deputise for the Band 7 when required.
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Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function and Industries
Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care
Location
Lochgilphead, Scotland, United Kingdom
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