Community Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Tain; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Staff Nurse within a dedicated team in the scenic Scottish Highlands. This role involves providing essential nursing care in a variety of settings, ensuring high-quality support for patients. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will leverage your clinical and interpersonal skills to make a significant impact on community health. The position offers a flexible work schedule and the chance to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience is desirable.
• Good knowledge of clinical skills relevant to community nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate complex care.
• Support the caseload holder in various clinical settings.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Independent Working

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Community Staff Nurse

East Ross Integrated Care Team

Band 5

29.6 hour 9 month fixed term maternity leave post.

To apply for this position, a live NMC registration and full driving licence are essential, with access to your own vehicle for work purposes.

The East Ross Peninsula is in the Scottish Highlands, offering an excellent lifestyle choice. It follows the Cromarty Firth coastline, situated 25 miles north of Inverness.

Are you interested in joining our team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Community Staff Nurse within the East Ross Integrated Care Team.

This is a permanent post of 29.6 hours per week, covering a 7-day rota (Monday-Sunday) in accordance with service requirements.

The post holder will work from Tain Health Centre, Tain, and County Community Hospital, Invergordon.

Post-registration experience is desirable, and you should have good knowledge of clinical skills relevant to community nursing. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are fundamental, as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The band 5 post holder will support the caseload holder in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating complex care across various clinical and residential/home settings within East Ross. You must be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to work with different professional groups as part of a multidisciplinary team.

For informal inquiries, contact Helen Kernaghan, East Ross District Nurse Team Lead, at 01349 853131 or email [e-mail].

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.