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 2026

Job Ref: 257856

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.

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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. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the workplace 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

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