Senior Registered Nurse (Inpatients 2) at NHS Orkney – Apply Now!

📝 Job Overview

Are you a passionate and experienced Senior Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? NHS Orkney is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Inpatients 2 (IP2) ward at The Balfour. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in a multidisciplinary acute care setting, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Inpatients 2 ward consists of:

• 🛥 17 rehabilitation and assessment beds.
• 🏥 4 integral Macmillan beds supported by specialist nurses.
• ⚕️ Care for post-surgery, neurological, acute, medical, surgical, gynaecology, and orthopaedic admissions.

💪 Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Registered Nurse, you will work closely with the Senior Charge Nurse to manage patient care and maintain high clinical standards. Your primary duties include:

✅ Clinical Leadership & Patient Care

• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care within the healthcare team.
• Maintain and enhance standards of practice through continuous professional development.
• Ensure that all patients receive timely and equitable care tailored to their individual needs.

✅ Team & Resource Management

• Support and mentor junior nurses, ensuring a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Oversee department budgets, ensuring effective use of physical, human, and financial resources.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
• Contribute to policy and guideline development to improve inpatient care services.

✅ Patient Experience & Organizational Goals

• Enhance the overall patient experience by fostering an open, transparent, and inclusive care approach.
• Uphold the ethos of IP2, empowering patients to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing.
• Support NHS Orkney’s long-term healthcare objectives.

👨‍⚕️ Requirements & Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• ✅ First-level nursing qualification (NMC registered, relevant to the area).
• ✅ Extensive post-registration experience in acute care (medical/surgical settings preferred).
• ✅ Strong clinical leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and teamwork.
• ✅ Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• ✅ A passion for nursing development, patient care, and service enhancement.

📞 How to Apply

If you’re ready to advance your career in a dynamic and rewarding healthcare environment, we’d love to hear from you!

👥 For more information or an informal discussion, contact:
Rebecca Gardens, Interim Senior Charge Nurse
📧 Email: rebecca.gardens@nhs.scot

🌟 Apply today and become part of a team that makes a real difference!

🔒 Additional Information

• This post is subject to a Protecting-Vulnerable-Groups (PVG) scheme check.
• NHS Scotland supports equal opportunities and a diverse workforce.

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