Community Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Smith (AR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our team in West Caithness. The role focuses on providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their homes and local communities, with a varied caseload and opportunities to expand nursing skills.

We welcome both experienced nurses and those newly qualified, with support and development to build confidence. A driving licence and vehicle access are essential due to the rural post.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a nurse in the UK.
• Experience in community or home-based care is desirable.
• Willingness to work across a rural locality and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care in patients' homes and community settings.
• Carry out assessments and care planning, wound management and long-term condition support.
• Deliver palliative and end-of-life care and work with other health and social care professionals.

Skills

Registered nurse

Driving licence

Community nursing

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Community Nurse to join our team in West Caithness.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to work as part of our community nursing team, providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients within their own homes and community settings.

The role offers a varied caseload and the opportunity to develop a broad range of community nursing skills, including assessment and care planning, wound management, long-term condition support, palliative and end-of-life care, and working closely with other health and social care professionals.

You will be joining a supportive team working across a rural locality, where good communication, flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team are essential.

We welcome applications from experienced nurses as well as those who are newly qualified or new to community nursing, with support and development available to help you build your skills and confidence in the role.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential due to the rural nature of the post. Pool vans may be available.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding nursing role where you can make a real difference to people within their own communities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For Informal Enquiries, Please Contact

Jenny Peasley - Integrated Team Manager - [e-mail]

Eilidh Johns – APPL - [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.