Community Staff Nurse

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

Job summary

NHS Highland invites applications for a part‑time, fixed term Community Staff Nurse to support care across Tarbert, Lochgilphead and Inveraray. You will deliver person‑centred nursing in the community while collaborating with GP practices and a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a registered nurse with community experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within rural settings to promote independence and safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with relevant community nursing experience.
• Excellent communication and clinical skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based nursing care in Tarbert, Lochgilphead and Inveraray.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care.
• Support patients to maintain independence in their own homes.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical nursing skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

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.

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.

Informal Enquiries To: Kenisa Brown

email: [e-mail]

Catriona Watt

email: [e-mail]

Additional Information For Candidates

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdlabhairt na Gàidhlig.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland

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 .