District Nurse Senior Community Nurse

NHS Highland; Craignure; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland seeks a District Nurse Senior Community Nurse to join the Mull and Iona Community Nursing Team for a fixed term of 6 months. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering person-centred care in partnership with local GPs and care services, requiring a Registered Nurse qualification and a commitment to holistic care.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a community nursing team is required.
• Non-medical prescribing is advantageous.
• A UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care within a community setting.
• Work alongside GPs, OTs, and other services.
• Play a vital role in the provision of day-to-day nursing services.

Skills

Community Nursing

Holistic Care

Person-Centred Care

Resilience

Education

Registered Nurse

Live PIN with NMC

Job description

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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.

Fixed Term 6 Months

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Mull and Iona Community Nursing Team.

This post will be based within the Community Nursing Service which covers the Islands of Mull, Iona and Ulva.

Successful candidates will work alongside GPs, OTs, and Community Hospital and Care at Home services.

The post holder will be a Registered Nurse with the drive and enthusiasm to provide person-centred care within a community setting.

Experience is required of working within a community nursing team and evidence of further learning and development within existing role. Non-medical prescribing would be advantageous for this role but should not deter applicants with other prerequisite skills.

Skilled in Community Nursing with a passion for holistic care, the Senior Community Staff Nurse will play a vital role in the provision of day-to-day services.

This rewarding role requires resilient professionals with enthusiasm and the drive to innovate and develop.

For Informal Enquiries Please Contact

Morven McPhillips, Area Manager

email: [e-mail]

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.

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NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 regional NHS Scotland boards, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

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• Health Care Provider

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