Community Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Lochinver; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Lochinver, West Sutherland is seeking a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our community nursing team. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and local settings, with a varied caseload and opportunities to develop broad community nursing skills.

You will work in a rural locality, require a driving licence and access to a vehicle, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support assessment, care planning, wound management and

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with community nursing experience or newly qualified

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their homes and community settings
• Assess needs, develop care plans and manage wounds
• Support long-term conditions and palliative/end-of-life care
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals

Skills

Registered nurse

Community nursing

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration

Job description

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our team in Lochinver, West Sutherland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to work as part of our community nursing team, providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients within their own homes and community settings.

The role offers a varied caseload and the opportunity to develop a broad range of community nursing skills, including assessment and care planning, wound management, long-term condition support, palliative and end-of-life care, and working closely with other health and social care professionals.

You will be joining a supportive team working across a rural locality, where good communication, flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team are essential.

We welcome applications from experienced nurses as well as those who are newly qualified or new to community nursing, with support and development available to help you build your skills and confidence in the role.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential due to the rural nature of the post. Pool vans may be available.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding nursing role where you can make a real difference to people within their own communities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For informal enquiries please contact Jenny Peasley - Integrated Team Manager - [e-mail] or Charlotte Appleby – APPL - [e-mail]