Community Staff Nurse – Flexible Work in Rural Community Care

NHS Scotland; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a proactive Community Staff Nurse to join the Helensburgh and Lochside District Nursing Team on a fixed-term basis until April 2026. You will deliver community care, support admission avoidance and facilitate early discharge from hospital.

You must be a First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, have excellent communication and organisational skills, and be able to work autonomously as well as in a team.

Qualifications

• Must be a First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to rural geography.
• Experience in community nursing is desirable; newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned programmes of care to individuals, families and carers in the community.
• Support admission avoidance and facilitate early supported discharge from hospital.
• Work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

Skills

NMC registration

Autonomous working

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

NHS Scotland is seeking a proactive Community Staff Nurse to join the Helensburgh and Lochside District Nursing Team on a fixed-term basis until April 2026. You will deliver community care, support admission avoidance and facilitate early discharge from hospital.

You must be a First Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, have excellent communication and organisational skills, and be able to work autonomously as well as in a team.