Job details
- Job reference: 261161
- Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
- Job closing date: 21/10/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Raigmore Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 06/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Ward 1C SDC
The Surgical Day Case Unit and Common Admissions Lounge is a dynamic and efficient ward which has opportunities for development in a career pathway in a variety of specialities within the surgical and anaesthetic speciality.
We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic, caring and compassionate staff nurse who wants the challenge of delivering high quality, patient-centred care in a busy and dynamic ward, and has the attributes to adapt to the diversity of the role. Working on a busy surgical ward you will gain wide exposure to all surgical specialties whilst gaining competency in many clinical skills.
Previous surgical experience is not required as we offer a supportive and tailored development programme with clinical education and a supernumerary period.
We operate a 12.5 hour shift pattern which may include days and some weekend and night shifts.
For any informal enquiries please contact Jean Martin on Jean.martin4@nhs.scot
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This advert is for Registered Nurse with NHS Highland in Inverness, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 5 Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £34,544 - £43,039. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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