Community Nurse

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

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Community Nurse to lead health and social care on the Island of Coll. This role offers the chance to work in a beautiful remote community, providing person-centred care while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a Registered Nurse qualification and a desire to make a difference in a rural setting.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern

Short-term accommodation support

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred support to individuals across their lifespan.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in community nursing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health and social care for individuals on the Island of Coll.
• Collaborate with resident GP and social care partners.
• Support and deliver quality care to the local community.

Skills

Person-centred care

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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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.

Are you looking for a change?

A new post, in a new location, then why not consider a move to the Island of Coll.

The Island of Coll is a small island 4 miles west of Mull in the Inner Hebrides. Approximately 13 miles long and 3 miles at it’s widest. Coll has a population of approximately 170, but as a popular tourist destination this can increase.

Coll is known for its spectacular natural scenery, beautiful beaches, flora, fauna and wildlife.

Coll offers a wonderful local school. The Island of Coll is easily accessible to the mainland with regular ferry and air services.

If you want to be part of a remote and rural island community where you can deliver truly person-centred care and support, to individuals across their lifespan then this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.

The Community Nurse will lead on health and social care for individuals on Coll.

The Community Nurse is part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. Close working exists with the resident GP and social care partners and neighbouring islands

If you think you are the person that can rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity

Informal enquiries to: Morven Mcphillips. Local Area manager

Tel: [phone]

email: [e-mail]

What is it like to work for the Health and Social Care Partnership in Argyll and Bute?

Consideration will be given to a flexible working pattern.

Short term accommodation support can be considered.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

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