Community District Nurse – Care & Home Visits

NHS Scotland; Kilbirnie; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran invites applications for a Staff Nurse District Nursing role based at Kilbirnie Medical Practice in Garnock Valley & Kilwinning District Nursing area. The post is 36 hours per week, with a weekend commitment, and requires a UK driving licence.

You will assess care needs and lead nursing programmes in the community. Professional nursing qualification is essential, with strong communication and teamwork skills, and a willingness to engage in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in nursing essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as a lone worker in the community.
• Willingness to undertake appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate nursing programmes of care for community clients.
• Work collaboratively within the Garnock Valley & Kilwinning District Nursing area.
• Provide high-quality community nursing care and support to patients and families.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran invites applications for a Staff Nurse District Nursing role based at Kilbirnie Medical Practice in Garnock Valley & Kilwinning District Nursing area. The post is 36 hours per week, with a weekend commitment, and requires a UK driving licence.

You will assess care needs and lead nursing programmes in the community. Professional nursing qualification is essential, with strong communication and teamwork skills, and a willingness to engage in ongoing training.