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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse at North West Kilmarnock Area Centre.
What you will do:
The purpose of this role is to deliver community based mental health nursing care to individuals in the East Ayrshire area, who require assessment and treatment for a range of mental health difficulties. You will be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills and be able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team as well as having the ability to work as confident and competent autonomous practitioner. You must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base and confident ability to make clinical decisions. Experience and understanding of assessing and managing Risk are vital to the post.