Senior Staff Nurse


Location
Wick, Scotland
Salary
£43,231 - £52,679
Profession
Staff nurse
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
09 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
26 Aug 2026
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Job details

  • Job reference: 257856
  • Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
  • Job closing date: 09/09/2026
  • Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
  • Location: Caithness General Hospital
  • Employment type: Permanent
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Job posted date: 26/08/2026
  • Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
  • Department: Caithness General Hospital

We are seeking to a recruit an enthusiastic Senior Staff Nurse to join our friendly team within the Rosebank Wing at Caithness General Hospital.

We are a busy acute admission ward, with a three bedded enhanced care unit receiving patients from the Emergency Department. We aim to provide a high standard of care to our patients on a daily basis.

As a Senior Staff nurse, you will be supported in completing further training and gaining the experience needed to deliver a high standard of evidence based patient centred care. You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team and will play a key role in providing acute clinical care.

This position is full time, covering across a 7-day rota and working a rotational contract in accordance with service requirements.

Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Ann Gunn, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel: 01955 880308 / 310

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 9th September 2026Job Ref: 257856

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