Community Staff Nurse

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

Job summary

Join NHS Scotland as a community nurse in Oban and Lorn, providing high-quality patient-centered care. You will collaborate with service users and support the District Nurse while engaging in continuous professional development. Ideal candidates will have a first level nurse qualification and a genuine interest in community health.

Qualifications

• First level nurse who supports the District Nurse/Team Lead.
• Professional development evidence is required.
• Access to vehicle for work purposes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality patient care in the community.
• Work in partnership with care providers and users.
• Support District Nurse in managing patient care.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Teamwork

Community engagement

Education

First level nurse qualification

Live PIN with NMC

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 a motivated and enthusiastic individual who wishes to join our community nursing service across the beautiful Oban and Lorn area.

The post holder will be expected to provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality and effective patient centres nursing service to a range of age groups in the community.

Working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies.

The post holder will be a first level nurse who will support the District Nurse/Team Lead in delivering care to patients within the corporate caseload.

You should have a genuine interest in community working and the diversity it brings.

You should be a team player with a wide range of clinical knowledge and skills and evidence of continuous professional development.

Community experience would be an advantage but not essential.

A UK driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available at times, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.

In order to apply for this position you must have a Live PIN with the NMC.UK and demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK on application.

Informal Enquiries To: Susan McLaughlin.

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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.

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