Staff Nurse

Job reference:

258941

Salary:

Band 5 (£34,544 - - £43,039)

Job closing date:

30/09/2026

Job Type:

Nursing and Midwifery

Location:

Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital

Employment type:

Fixed-term or Secondment

Hours Per Week:

34.5

Job posted date:

15/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Highland

Department:

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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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Staff Nurse to work in the inpatient ward at the Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital in Aviemore.

This post is fixed term to May 2027.

You will work as part of a team caring for patients mainly from the community. We are proud of the patient focused service we provide. This GP acute inpatient area provides care and rehabilitation for a wide range of patients and deal with complex patient journeys that make sure every day is different.

We are looking for a positive, hardworking, flexible & friendly team player, engaged for change and with a passion for high standards of care.

Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Informal enquires to Anthony Powell, Senior Charge Nurse, tel: 01479 813200 or email: anthony.powell1@nhs.scot or Lori Mackenzie, Deputy Charge Nurse, email: lori.mackenzie@nhs.scot

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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 environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

• Care and compassion
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