Community Mental Health Nurse

Band 5 Nurse in Drug & Alcohol services (RMN)

1 Year Fixed contract post, 36 hours per week

This post is based at Seafield House (Banff)

Car/Motor cycle driver essential

An exciting career development opportunity has arisen within the Aberdeenshire Integrated Drug & Alcohol Service for an enthusiastic RMN to join our committed team in providing pharmacological and psychological recovery focused interventions to our service users.

The successful candidate will support an already established team and will be required to work in partnership with other providers and agencies within North Aberdeenshire to deliver recovery orientated community drug/alcohol treatment to clients recovering from addiction.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and team working skills, have some experience of working with people with drug or alcohol problems, and ready to provide a high standard of care when addressing substance use issues.

Informal enquiries to Laura Tough 07770620038 Team Leader or Tia Chidothe-Lead Nurse 07475470929

Interview date Tuesday 23rd June 2026

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