Community Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Community Staff Nurse with the Mid Ross Community Nursing team. The role covers a seven‑day service in diverse community settings, including patients' homes and care homes, with emphasis on flexible, autonomous work and teamwork.

Candidates should bring a wide range of clinical skills and good communication abilities. A full driving licence and use of your own car for work purposes are essential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of clinical skills in patients' homes, care homes and community settings.
• Work flexibly, autonomously and as part of a team with good communication.
• Full driving licence and use of own car for work purposes is essential.

Job description

Mid Ross Community Nursing team are seeking a motivated and innovative Community Staff Nurse to join the Integrated Health and Social Care Team, covering a 7 day service.

The post holder will require a wide range of clinical skills and to work in a variety of settings including patients’ homes, care homes and the community Investigation and Treatment Room. Previous Community experience desirable.

Additionally you will need the ability to work flexibly, autonomously and as part of a team along with good communication skills.

A full driving licence and use of your own car for work purposes are an essential requirement of the post.

Informal enquiries to Nicola Spence, District Nurse Team Lead - Tel: [phone] / Email: [e-mail]

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.

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.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork