Staff 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.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Band 5 staff nurse within the acute ward of Campbeltown Community Hospital.
This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified general nurse to work within the beautiful rural location of Kintyre on the west coast of Scotland.
The ward has 15 beds and cares for acute admissions with medical input provided by GPs.
Rehabilitation services from the multi-disciplinary team are also provided, as are day case services to deliver adjunct therapies and transfusions.
The role will involve the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality, evidence based holistic care.
The post holder will need to be innovative and possess an ability to work across professional boundaries, underpinned by a real desire to provide the highest standards of patient care.
There will be opportunities to develop your skills and experience in other areas such as unscheduled care / advanced assessment / palliative care.Kintyre affords great opportunities for excellent work/life balance.
Outdoor pursuits are available and there are great cycling and surfing conditions on the doorstep.
The islands of Islay, Gigha, Arran and Jura are easily accessible.