District Nurse

NHS Highland; Nairn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is looking for a Band 6 District Nurse dedicated to providing high-quality patient care in the Nairn and Ardersier Community Nursing Team. This role involves advanced clinical leadership, collaboration with a well-established health and social care team, and a commitment to NHS Scotland’s core values. Ideal candidates should have in-depth community nursing knowledge and excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with in-depth knowledge of community nursing.
• Ability to influence quality and maintain high patient care standards.
• Suitable for trained District Nurses or students qualifying this year.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical, professional, and strategic leadership.
• Support and collaborate with the Community Nursing Team.
• Influence and advance Quality Patient Care.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Networking

Education

NMC Registration as a Registered Nurse

Postgraduate Studies in Advanced Practice Nursing

Job description

Opportunity for a Band 6 District Nurse. Suitable for trained District Nurses, but consideration will be given to postgraduate students undertaking the Advanced Practice DN academic programme.

The role requires the ability to work collaboratively and support others, demonstrating the pillars of an advanced practitioner, influencing quality and maintaining high standards of patient care.

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic individual capable of providing advanced clinical, professional, and strategic leadership. The post holder will influence and advance Community Nursing. The Nairn and Ardersier Community Nursing Team aims to deliver the highest quality patient care and the best possible patient experience.

The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, possess in-depth knowledge of community nursing, and have excellent communication, leadership, and networking skills. This challenging but rewarding position is within a well-established Integrated Adult Health and Social Care team.

NHSH is a values-based organisation committed to NHS Scotland's core values:

• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, Honesty, and Responsibility
• Quality and Teamwork
• Care and Compassion

The post requires a valid UK NMC registration as a registered nurse and a driving licence with access to a car. Students due to qualify this year will also be considered.

NHS Scotland is dedicated to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.