District Nurse Senior Community Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Craignure; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Senior Community Staff Nurse to join the Mull and Iona Community Nursing Team in NHS Scotland. The role requires a dedicated nurse committed to delivering person-centred care and working collaboratively with various healthcare professionals in a beautiful community setting. Applicants should possess a valid NMC PIN and demonstrate a passion for community nursing and holistic care in challenging but rewarding environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in community nursing required.
• Non-medical prescribing is advantageous but not necessary.
• Strong focus on holistic care and enthusiasm in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care within a community setting.
• Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals.
• Innovate and develop community health services.

Skills

Community Nursing

Person Centred Care

Holistic Care

Education

Registered Nurse

NMC Live PIN

Job description

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 pre requisite 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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