Community District Nurse - Rural Care Autonomy

NHS National Services Scotland; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Helensburgh and Lochside District Nursing Team is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join a fixed-term post until April 2026. You will provide care in the community, helping to avoid hospital admissions and support discharged patients, working within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must be a First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, possess excellent communication and organisational skills, and be able to work autonomously.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Newly qualified nurses welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned programmes of care in the community setting.
• Support admission avoidance and facilitate early supported discharge from hospital.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively across care settings.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NMC registration

Autonomy

Teamwork

Job description

NHS Highland in Helensburgh and Lochside District Nursing Team is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join a fixed-term post until April 2026. You will provide care in the community, helping to avoid hospital admissions and support discharged patients, working within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must be a First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, possess excellent communication and organisational skills, and be able to work autonomously.