Registered Nurse
The Balfour – Emergency Department
Band 5 £33,479 - £41,322 including Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annum
36 hours per week
Permanent
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to come work in the Emergency Department team providing high-quality care to individuals presenting a range of acute care and minor injury needs.
In the Emergency Department, you will participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of high standard nursing care in conjunction with the patient, their families and carers and the wider multi-disciplinary team. You will be involved in the care of both minor and major presentations in a fast-paced environment. These roles will require contribution to the ongoing development of the service, providing safe, effective, and person-centred care.
Applications are sought from NMC Registered Nurses who are confident in their ability to work flexibility, possess excellent communication and observation skills and able to participate in day/night rotation over a seven-day week,
If you’re enthused by what we have to offer, share our vision, and believe you can contribute to NHS Orkney, we would be thrilled to hear from you.
NHS Orkney is the smallest territorial healthcare board with a vision to “Be the best remote and rural care provider in the UK” and a career with us means becoming a vital contributor in protecting the health and lives of Orkney’s residents.
With views as far as the eyes can see, stunning beaches and miles-upon-miles of coastline, you’ll always find your own space in Orkney. Lying off the northern coast of Scotland, between John O’Groats and the Shetland Isles, these enchanting islands await you. With this, it is no surprise that Orkney has been voted the best place to live in Scotland for eight years running.
Orkney is an archipelago of 70 beautiful islands, of which 17 are inhabited. As a genuinely wonderful place to live, Orkney offers unique wildlife, amazing scenery, and real opportunity to experience a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. There is something for everyone; state-of-the-art leisure facilities, various clubs and societies, and an excellent education system creates our strong community spirit.
NHS Orkney’s hospital and healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is transforming the way healthcare is delivered. With inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatients, diagnostic services, Dentistry, two GP practices and the Scottish Ambulance Service all under one roof, there are excellent opportunities for close multidisciplinary working to benefit our patients. We are now working towards further investment in our outer island facilities. These developments allow us to drive forward service improvement with confidence.
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