Rural Community Nurse - Home Care & Team Impact

NHS National Services Scotland; Lochinver; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Band 5 Community Nurse in Lochinver, West Sutherland. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and throughout the community.

You will work within a rural locality as part of a supportive team, developing skills across assessment, wound management, and palliative care. Flexible working options may be available; a driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the rural setting.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current registration.
• Experience in community nursing preferred but open to newly qualified applicants.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to rural post. Pool vans may be available.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and community settings.
• Carry out assessment and care planning, wound management and long-term condition support.
• Support palliative and end-of-life care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Registered nurse

Community nursing

Assessment & care planning

Wound management

Palliative care

Job description

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Band 5 Community Nurse in Lochinver, West Sutherland. The role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and throughout the community.

You will work within a rural locality as part of a supportive team, developing skills across assessment, wound management, and palliative care. Flexible working options may be available; a driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the rural setting.