Community Staff Nurse

Nhs Highland; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join the Helensburgh and Lochside District Nursing Team on a fixed-term basis until April 2026. The post supports delivery of planned community care, admission avoidance, and early discharge from hospital, working with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is a First Level Registered Nurse with NMC registration, possesses excellent communication and organisational skills, and is comfortable working autonomously as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must be a First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for rural geography.
• Newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned programmes of care in the community setting.
• Support admission avoidance and early supported discharge from hospital.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Adapt to rural geography with flexible working.

Job description

Community Staff Nurse

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join the Helensburgh and Lochside District Nursing Team on a fixed-term basis until April 2026.

The post holder will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver planned programmes of care to individuals, families and carers within the community setting, supporting admission avoidance and facilitating early supported discharge from hospital.

You will be a First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and have excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Previous community experience is desirable; however the post is suitable for newly qualified nurses who are welcome to apply.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential due to the rural geography of the locality.

This post is suitable for newly qualified nurses.

Department contact

For informal enquiries, please contact: Lorna Boyce or Ann Marie Ross, District Nursing Team Leads, [e-mail], 01436 655026

Job Reference: 263646

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 11th November 2026

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.

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 https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Values

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork