Advert details
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 29/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Raigmore Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Raigmore Hospital Ward 4C

We are looking for a staff nurse in Ward 4C.
Ward 4C is a 29 bed surgical unit covering specialities including vascular, urology, colorectal and upper GI and is a step down unit from critical care.
The role involves providing direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and well-being.
Experience in surgical nursing is desirable, but training and support can be provided.
Informal enquiries to SCN Claire Speirs clairet.speirs@nhs.scot / Ward 4C 01463 704459

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.

Additional information for candidates
Flexible Working
Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply
Apply online through Jobtrain
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch
We will contact you by email
Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility
Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
Jobtrain technical support: https://knowledge.jobtrain.co.uk/jobseeker
Jobtrain accessibility statement: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us

Internal candidates
Some posts are internal only
If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?
Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers
Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork