Staff Nurse

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...

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.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to work in the Day Case Unit.  Surgery encompasses day case elective general surgery, cataracts, oculoplastics, dentals, gynaecology and endoscopy.  As well as surgery/endoscopy DCU looks after patients requiring infusions, blood transfusion, Trial with out Catheters, pre op assessment and bowel screening.


We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to provide an efficient and high quality service. The successful applicant will be a good team player with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in this field of nursing.


The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to increase their clinical skills to be able to provide and promote high standards of patient care. We would welcome applications from newly qualified registered nurses who are seeking to build a career pathway in day case nursing.


We offer an excellent benefits package, extensive training and development opportunities, and recognised professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.


We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance.


Caithness is a beautiful county situated in the far North of Scotland offering an excellent lifestyle choice. There is affordable housing, newly built schools and recreational facilities.


This is a permanent 37 hours per week post, working Monday to Friday, shifts subject to service requirements. Job Share candidates considered.


Informal enquiries are welcomed to Susan Sutherland, Senior Charge Nurse or  Naomi Cottam, Senior Staff Nurse. Tel: 01955 880333, e-mail susan.sutherland1@nhs.scot  or naomi.cottam@nhs.scot.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.






Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork






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. 

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