RT4 261174 Drug and Alcohol Recovery Nurse

Fixed Term Post for a 12 month period.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses.

You will be based in Osprey House but have opportunities to work with various Teams across the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service providing and promoting care within a variety of settings. You should possess sound clinical knowledge, be able to demonstrate a wide range of clinical skills including the ability to offer interventions, harm reduction advice and deliver safe, effective care to a diverse client population.

You will be required to carry out assessments, develop and implement treatment plans for your own caseload of clients.

Osprey House operates a 12.5 hour shift pattern over Monday to Friday.

You should possess good interpersonal skills as this post requires you to work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team along with good organisational skills for caseload management.

A full driving licence and use of a car for work purposes is essential.

Informal enquiries to Sarah Harwood, Team Lead/Advanced Nurse Practitioner;
Tel:
Email: sarah.harwood2t

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.

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 environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .