An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our team within the Acute Medicine Unit at Raigmore Hospital.
The Acute Medicine Unit covers an Acute Assessment Unit, Ambulatory Emergency Care and Medical High Dependency Unit. The Acute Assessment Unit (Ward GA) admits acutely unwell patients direct from the community & Emergency Department. This is a fast paced and interesting environment to work within. On a daily basis you will be responsible for ensuring that you lead your team promoting & providing a high-quality care and developing a positive ward culture. You will encouraging best practice to deliver a high quality of patient care at all times, supervising qualified & unqualified staff members. Successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, confident communication and effective organizational skills.
Evidence of personal development will be expected with a willingness to contribute to education and quality improvement You should be able to work well as part of a large and diverse multidisciplinary team Candidates should have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit coupled with a sense of humour. Candidates should have enthusiasm to work, learn and develop yourself and colleagues within the exciting and challenging high-pressure enviroment.
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.