Community Staff Nurse – Home Health Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Employee support services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a compassionate Community Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in patients’ homes and community settings. Join a large multidisciplinary team within one of Scotland’s largest NHS organisations and contribute to improving patient independence and wellbeing.

The role requires current NMC registration and experience in clinical or community care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration and relevant nursing experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional standards
• Experience of delivering high-quality nursing care within a clinical or community environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload and make sound clinical decisions
• Demonstrable leadership, problem-solving and team-working skills
• Good IT skills including the use of electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications, with a full driving licence desirable for community-based working

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes for patients within the community setting
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions including wound care, catheter care, medication administration and palliative care support
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote positive health outcomes
• Manage and prioritise delegated workload effectively while responding to both planned and unplanned care needs
• Support health promotion, rehabilitation and the maintenance of independence for patients within the community
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care is delivered in line with professional standards, policies and guidelines
• Contribute to the development and support of students, newly qualified nurses and other members of the nursing team

Skills

NMC Registration

Community Nursing

CPD Commitment

Strong Communication

Independent Working

Driving Licence

IT Skills

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a compassionate Community Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in patients’ homes and community settings. Join a large multidisciplinary team within one of Scotland’s largest NHS organisations and contribute to improving patient independence and wellbeing.

The role requires current NMC registration and experience in clinical or community care.