Community Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Helensburgh is seeking an enthusiastic Community Staff Nurse to join their Extended Community Care Team. This full-time role (36 hours per week) involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, community-focused care, including patient reablement and support to families. Ideal candidates will be First Level Registered Nurses with strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in community nursing is desirable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is required.
• Transferable experience from other nursing areas is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to individuals and communities in a supportive manner.
• Prevent hospital admissions through quality community healthcare.
• Facilitate timely discharge for patients returning home.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic Extended Community Care Team in the Helensburgh and Lomond area. This is a full-time permanent post (36 hours per week) based in the Helensburgh/Lochside area, with a commitment to weekend working and late shift cover until 10pm.

As part of the Community Nursing Team, you will work closely with colleagues and other health and social care professionals to deliver planned programmes of care to individuals, families, carers, and communities. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality community healthcare, supporting the reablement agenda, preventing hospital admission, and facilitating timely discharge.

Requirements

• First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Relevant experience and skills for community nursing.
• Previous community nursing experience is desirable, but applications from newly qualified nurses and those with transferable experience will also be welcomed.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in community nursing within a supportive and progressive team, delivering care that makes a real difference to patients and families.

For an informal discussion, please contact

[e-mail] or [e-mail]

Team Leads District Nursing

01436 655026

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.

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