Community Nurse

NHS Grampian; Stonehaven; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Community Nurse to provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their home environments. The successful candidate will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team and must possess a current NMC registration along with strong clinical and communication skills. A driving license and own car are required.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration required.
• Passion for community care and patient independence.
• Strong clinical skills in wound care and palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing interventions including wound care and chronic disease management.
• Coordinate and review care plans with senior nursing staff.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care.
• Perform clinical tasks such as injections and monitoring of vital signs.

Skills

Wound care

Medication administration

Palliative care

Excellent communication skills

Independence

Education

Current NMC registration

Job description

Overview

AHSCP – Community Nursing Services. Job Title: Band 5 Community Nurse. Location: Kincardine and Mearns District Nursing Team, covering Portlethen, Stonehaven, Inverbervie and Laurencekirk. Primary base to be confirmed. Hours: 22.2hours/week, working 0830-1700 Monday – Sunday.

A position has arisen for a Band 5 Community Nurse within the Kincardine and Mearns District Nursing Team, covering Portlethen, Stonehaven, Inverbervie and Laurencekirk. Primary base to be confirmed.

Are you a passionate and dedicated registered nurse looking to make a real difference to the lives of patients in their own homes and local communities? We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled nurse to join our dynamic community healthcare team.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients within the community, helping them to manage long term conditions, recover from illness and live independently in their own home. As a community nurse you will work closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team, ensuring patients receive the best possible care in the comfort of their own environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a range of nursing interventions, including wound care, chronic disease management, medication administration and palliative care.
• Care Planning: Working alongside the DN/Senior Community Nurse to develop, implement and review care plans for patients.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work as part of a team with doctors, care management and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic, patient focused care.
• Clinical Skills: Undertake clinical tasks such as injections, dressings and monitoring of vital signs.

We are looking for

• A registered nurse with a current NMC registration
• A genuine passion for providing care in the community setting and supporting patients to live independently.
• Strong clinical skills, particularly in areas such as wound care, medication administration and palliative care.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with patients, families and team members.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload.
• Full driving licence and own car.