Maternity Nurse

Plan B Healthcare; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Online payslips

Payroll support

Professional development

Flexible shifts

Block bookings

Consistent work across Scotland

Job summary

Plan B Healthcare is seeking an experienced Maternity Nurse to provide postnatal care across Scotland, with Edinburgh focus. You will support mothers and newborns, monitor wellbeing, educate families, and collaborate with midwives and doctors.

This role offers flexible shifts, block bookings, and ongoing work with competitive pay and professional development opportunities. Reliability, compassion, and patient‑centred care are essential in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with postnatal and/or maternity experience.
• Experience in postnatal care settings.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Professional, compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe postnatal nursing care.
• Monitor wellbeing of mothers and newborns.
• Educate families on newborn care and postnatal recovery.
• Administer medications and treatments per guidelines.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with midwives, doctors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver person-centred care with dignity and family involvement.

Skills

Postnatal nursing

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Registered Nurse

NMC Registration

Job description

Are you an experienced and compassionate Maternity Nurse looking for rewarding and flexible nursing opportunities across Scotland? This role offers competitive rates of pay, flexible working patterns, and the opportunity to secure regular block bookings across a variety of healthcare settings.

Plan B Healthcare is a trusted healthcare staffing provider, supplying highly skilled nursing professionals to NHS and private healthcare settings across the UK. We are currently seeking a dedicated and professional Maternity Nurse to join our growing team and support maternity services in Edinburgh.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Maternity Nurse with Plan B Healthcare, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to mothers and newborn babies during the postnatal period. You will be expected to fulfil the following responsibilities:

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate postnatal nursing care.
• Monitor and assess the physical and emotional wellbeing of mothers and newborns.
• Support and educate families on newborn care, feeding, and postnatal recovery.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Recognise and
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with midwives, doctors, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Deliver person-centred care while promoting dignity, respect, and family involvement.

Role Requirements:

To be considered for the role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Registered Nurse with postnatal and/or maternity experience.
• Previous experience working within a postnatal care environment.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• A professional, compassionate, and patient-centred approach.
• Reliability and availability for regular shifts across Scotland.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical care.

Desirable Skills:

In addition to the necessary job requirements, the following skills are desirable:

• Experience working within busy maternity and postnatal wards.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• A calm and professional approach in challenging situations.
• The ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Being punctual, dependable, and maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Shift Information:

• Block bookings available
• Weekday shifts
• Weekend shifts
• Regular ongoing work
• Opportunities available across Scotland

Benefits of Working with Plan B Healthcare:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Block bookings available.
• Regular ongoing work across Scotland.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and dedicated consultants available throughout your employment.
• Referral bonus for recommending qualified healthcare professionals.
• Access to online payslips and a seamless payroll process.
• Dedicated compliance and recruitment support.