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.
Medical Ward 1
Staff Nurse (RGN or RSCN)
Band 5 £33,247 - £41,424 per annum Pro rata
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent post
Medical Ward 1 is part of the Integrated Medical Unit. The ward deals with a wide range of acute medical conditions and has a designated 4 Bedded High Dependency Unit (HDU) and 3 Paediatric beds. The HDU provides facilities for patients requiring cardiac monitoring and invasive medical procedures and investigations.
Day/Night Rotation.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic staff nurse (RGN or RSCN) who will have:
* Commitment to the delivery of evidence based care.
* Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a flexible team orientated approach.
* A Paediatric /HDU qualification is desirable but not essential for this post. Applicants will be expected to take part in looking after paediatric patients.
For further information regarding this post please contact Kathi Macleod, Senior Charge Nurse, Medical 1 Ext 2322.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing Date 8th October 2025