Community District Nurse – Home Visits & Care Plans

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Galston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Staff Nurse for District Nursing based in the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley area. The post is fixed-term until 31 March 2027, working 36 hours per week with occasional weekend commitment and a requirement for a UK driving licence to visit patients in their homes and care homes.

You will assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate nursing programmes for diverse community groups, and support the district nursing team including supervision of staff in the

Qualifications

• Professional nursing qualification is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as a lone worker.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate nursing programmes in the community.
• Manage caseload in absence of the District Nursing Charge Nurse, including supervision and redeployment of staff.
• Perform visits to patients at home or in care homes as part of district nursing.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Driving licence

Education

Professional qualification in nursing

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Staff Nurse for District Nursing based in the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley area. The post is fixed-term until 31 March 2027, working 36 hours per week with occasional weekend commitment and a requirement for a UK driving licence to visit patients in their homes and care homes.

You will assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate nursing programmes for diverse community groups, and support the district nursing team including supervision of staff in the