Staff Nurse 195930 AA

A vacancy has arisen within Ward 52 for a 1st level trained nurse. The successful applicant will be joining a well motivated and dynamic multi-disciplinary team who strive to deliver the highest level of care possible. 
Ward 52 is a fast paced busy surgical ward. It comprises of 24 in-patient beds. Ward 52 receives patients from the admissions unit as well as caring for the post operative patients and surgical high dependency step down patients. You should be enthusiastic, dynamic and self motivated with a real interest in surgical nursing. We are looking for a good, team player with excellent written and oral communication skills. Evidence of continuing professional development and experience in acute nursing is essential. Extended skills such as IV administration, peripheral cannulation and mentorship would be preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

For informal enquiries please contact Shelley Kennedy SCN on ext 29952

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.

Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.  

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

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.