HGH19045 - Staff Nurse

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their School Nursing Team in delivering essential health services for school-aged children. This role involves collaborating with multiple agencies to promote children's health and wellbeing, addressing key public health needs while supporting a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Dedicated Staff Nurse position.
• Support health and wellbeing of school-aged children.
• Work collaboratively with schools and multi-agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Scottish Government School Nursing Pathway.
• Assist in assessing health needs and planning care.
• Provide support for emotional wellbeing and substance use.

Job description

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.

Location

Highland Health & Social Care

Post Title

29.7 hours per week

Salary Scale: Band 3 £26,687 - £33,251 p.a. (£33,247 - £41,424 pro rata)

(Please Note NHS application forms will not be accepted, see below to apply)

Working as part of a Family Team to deliver universal child health programmes for school-aged children and young people (5 - 19 years) within school and community settings. We are looking for a dedicated Staff Nurse to join our School Nursing Team within Highland Council, supporting the health and wellbeing of school-aged children across the region.

Working as part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will contribute to the delivery of the Scottish Government School Nursing Pathway, helping to address key public health needs and improve outcomes for children and young people. You will support Specialist Public Health Nurses (School Nurses) to deliver early intervention and targeted care across a range of health and wellbeing concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Scottish Government School Nursing Pathway
• Assist in assessing health needs and contributing to the planning and delivery of person-centred care
• Provide support to children, young people and families with targeted health concerns such as emotional wellbeing, substance use, and risk-taking behaviours
• Work collaboratively with schools, education staff, and multi-agency partners
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement
• Promote safeguarding, child protection, and the rights of the child
  
  

If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact Sharon Mcdonald E-mail:

Application Forms and Job Descriptions are available online here: reference number HGH19045 If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application please contact the HR Transactions Team on 01955 608279 (24 hour Voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please quote reference in the subject line of your email HGH19045. Closing date for completed applications: Monday 7 July 2025.