An exciting opportunity has arisen within Central Aberdeenshire HSCP for a full time (37.0hrs) Band 5 Staff Nurse based in Ashcroft Ward, Inverurie.

Ashcroft is a 10 bed specialised dementia assessment ward.

This is a permanent post.

We are looking for a motivated, caring and flexible practitioner.

The post will allow the candidate to develop new, and enhance skills within a supportive setting, supporting individuals with dementia.

A genuine interest in working with our client group is essential as patient can display behavioural and psychological symptoms of their illness.

You should be a RMN/RNLD/RGN, have some experience working with people with dementia, managing symptoms of stress and distress. Must be a car owner/driver.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 17th July. 

Informal inquiries can be made to Karen Donald, Interim Location Manager, Garioch, [email protected]  07867 688857, or Jo Mitchell, Mental Health Lead Nurse, [email protected] 07976 472093.

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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