Maternity Nurse

Plan B Healthcare; Inverness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working opportunities

Block bookings available

Regular ongoing work

Job summary

Plan B Healthcare is seeking an experienced Maternity Nurse to join a growing team supporting maternity services in Inverness and across Scotland. This role offers rewarding and flexible nursing opportunities with competitive pay and regular block bookings.

You will deliver safe postnatal care for mothers and newborns, monitor wellbeing, educate families on newborn care, and collaborate with midwives and doctors to ensure high standards of clinical care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with postnatal and/or maternity experience.
• Experience in postnatal care environment.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Reliable and available for regular shifts across Scotland.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Registered Nurse

Postnatal/Maternity experience

Excellent communication

Patient-centred care

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

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 Inverness.

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 elevate any concerns regarding maternal or neonatal health.
• 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.