NR215017 - Community Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Band 5 Community Nurse to join the District Nursing Team at NHS Scotland. The role involves supporting senior nurses in providing holistic care to housebound patients, fostering both communication and team spirit within the nursing staff. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse required.
• Experience in community nursing desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to work flexibly and provide high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support senior nursing staff with delivery of safe and holistic care.
• Provide nursing care to housebound patients with complex needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Band 5 Community Nurse Vacancy

Permanent post, 37 hours per week

Location: Buckie and Cullen Locality District Nursing Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our busy and friendly District Nursing Team. The post holder will support senior nursing staff with the delivery of safe and holistic care to a caseload of housebound patients with complex needs. The District Nursing Team provide nursing care to the patients registered with Ardach Health Centre and Seafield and Cullen Medical Group. Both practices have robust communication links between the different professions. Experience of working in community nursing with a wide variety of skills and knowledge of health and social care issues is desirable but not essential.

The candidate should be willing to work flexibly, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be committed to being a team player and have a desire to give a high standard of service to patient care.

Enquiries And Informal Visits Are Actively Encouraged By Contacting

Kirsty McAdam

District Nurse Team Leader

Tel number 01542 837122

07557317797

[e-mail]

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.