Community Staff Nurse

NHS Highland; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join the team at Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre on a part-time fixed-term basis. You will deliver high-quality community nursing care across Tarbert, Lochgilphead and Inveraray, working with a supportive multidisciplinary team to enable independent living in local communities.

The role requires a registered nurse with community experience, strong communication and clinical skills, and the ability to work autonomously as

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with community nurse experience.
• Motivated and adaptable with excellent communication and clinical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team.
• Experience or willingness to work in rural/remote healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care within the community.
• Work across Tarbert, Lochgilphead and Inveraray GP practice locations.
• Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to integrated care enabling independence in local communities.

Skills

Registered nurse

Community nursing experience

Excellent communication

Clinical skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification

Community health nursing background

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.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join the team at Mid Argyll Community Hospital and integrated Care Centre on a part-time, fixed term basis.

Working across three GP practice locations in Tarbert, Lochgilphead and Inveraray, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing care within the community.

You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Helping to provide integrated care that enables people to remain as independent as possible within their own communities.

We are seeking a registered nurse with relevant community nurse experience.

Who is motivated, adaptable with excellent communication and clinical skills.

Has the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience the rewards of rural and remote healthcare, where you can make a real difference to local communities while enjoying a unique lifestyle.

Mid Argyll offers a supportive working environment and the opportunity to work in some of Scotland’s most beautiful surroundings.

If you are passionate about community nursing and are looking for a rewarding role within a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

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 .