EG- Children's 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 to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Band 5 registered children’s nurses (RNC) in the High Dependency Unit of the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. Europe’s first MAGNET designated Children’s hospital.

We are looking for motivated registered children’s nurses who have completed a new graduate nurse programme, or equivalent, and have significant relevant experience to join our enthusiastic team, if you have previous experience within a High Dependency/ Critical Care setting that would be advantageous.

HDU is a purpose built 4 bedded unit within RACH accepting patients from 0-16 years as elective or emergency admissions from all specialties.

HDU is predominantly a step up unit with strong links to Edinburgh and Glasgow Paediatric Intensive Care units.

We have 1 permanent 36 hour contract available.

• Please note a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 may be available for successful candidate

Interviews are planned for 8 October 2026.

For more information or an informal visit please contact Senior Charge Nurse Leona Wilson on or email leona.wilsont

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Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

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