Community Nurse

NHS Highland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Thurso is recruiting a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our rural team in West Caithness. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care in patients’ homes and local community settings, with opportunities to develop a broad range of community nursing skills including assessment, care planning, wound management, palliative care and MDT collaboration.

The role requires a registered nurse, driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the rural locality.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current practising certificate.
• Experience in community nursing or willingness to develop.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their homes and community settings.
• Carry out assessments and care planning.
• Wound management and long-term condition support.
• Palliative and end-of-life care; work with multidisciplinary teams.

Job description

Advertised location: Thurso
Advertised salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Employment type: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our team in West Caithness.
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]
Eilidh Johns – APPL - [e-mail]

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit the NHS Highland careers page to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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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.