Staff Nurses

Equality Statement

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.

Position

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic Staff Nurses to join our friendly team at the Lawson Memorial/Cambusavie Unit, a 16-bed Community Hospital located in Golspie, Sutherland.

Responsibilities

The role will involve acting as the named nurse for a delegated group of patients, assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating individualised programmes of care including the negotiation of discharge arrangements. This will be carried out as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families.

In the absence of the Charge Nurse / Deputy Charge Nurse, take charge of the Ward and ensure the safe and effective management of the inpatient service.

We have a mix of full and part-time posts available on a permanent basis working a rotational day/night duty contract as required.

Recruitment Contact

Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Susan Ross, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel: e mail or Kina Oliver, Deputy Charge Nurse e mail

Recruitment team can be contacted by e mailing

Application Process

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. Do NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.

For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:

To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:

Please note that our correspondence method is by e mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

Please check your e mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.

Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues.

We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.

Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland.

Additional Information

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• Do NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
• For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your e mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
• Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues.
• We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland.

About NHS Highland

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.