Community Registered Nurse

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a UK NMC Registered Nurse to join the District Nursing Service in Dundee on a fixed term basis for 12 months. You will deliver nursing care to patients in their homes and provide essential support to carers within a community setting.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, embracing changes within Transforming District Nursing, and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills while travelling across Dundee and surrounding areas for shifts between

Qualifications

• You must be a UK NMC Registered Nurse (RN1/RN2) with current registration.
• Experience in district/community nursing or primary care is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in home/community settings.
• Support carers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to Transforming District Nursing and career pathways.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Travel availability

Education

UK NMC Registered Nurse (RN1/RN2)

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.

Fixed Term – 12 month

This is an exciting opportunity for a UK NMC Registered Nurse to join the District Nursing Service in Dundee. Working within a team(s) you will provide nursing care to patients and support to their carers within a home/community setting.

Dundee Community Nursing Service is in the implementation phase of Transforming District Nursing and it is anticipated that this will bring significant opportunities for career pathways in the future. You will be a first level adult registered nurse with a desire to develop your career in the community. You will be well organised and have excellent communication skills.

Due to Health and Social Care integration, a commitment to multi disciplinary working with the ability to adapt and manage change within the service is essential.

Working over 7 days between 18.00 hrs and 22.00 hrs (4hr shifts) including weekends and public holidays.

Ability to travel across Dundee and the surrounding areas is essential. Please note, job description currently under review and may be subject to change.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register

Informal enquiries to: Pauline Cooney, Team Leader, [e-mail] Tel [phone] or Zoe Thomson, Team Leader, [e-mail] Tel [phone]

Current NHS Tayside employee’s - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview

Post 1 - Base Grove Health Centre, Dundee

Post 2 - Wallacetown Health Centre, Dundee

Hours of work are: various hours

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.