Staff Nurse

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate Hospital at Home Nurse to provide acute care to patients in their homes, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. This role requires a Registered Nurse with a valid license and experience in Community Nursing. Join us in enhancing patient outcomes with a focus on person-centred care and supporting local healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Wide range of experience, particularly in Community Nursing.
• Ability to travel to patients' homes within the designated area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hospital-level nursing care to patients in their homes.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostic tests.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate approach

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Scotland

Job description

Job Title: Hospital at Home Nurse

Location: Inverness

Job Type: Full-Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse to be part of the new Hospital at Home team in Inverness. Our Hospital at Home program is designed to deliver comprehensive, patient-centred care, reducing the need for hospital admissions and enhancing patient outcomes.

This service will provide acute, hospital-level care to people in their homes, conditions that would otherwise require acute hospital inpatient care. The delivery of Hospital at Home will enable better person‑centred care experience which avoids the risks of healthcare‑acquired infection, and/or long stays in hospital. Local delivery of a Hospital at Home service fits with the Scottish Government drive to enhance community services and prevent hospital admissions. Funding has been secured specifically to create this service for Inverness.

The B5 nurses will be supported by Advanced Nurse Practitioners and a medical consultant Senior Decision Maker. They will work as part of the Integrated Team being supported by AHP, Social Work and Care at Home colleagues. This team forms part of the Intermediate Care options that are available to people in Inverness.

Job Description

We are seeking compassionate and skilled Nurses to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide acute care to patients in their homes, working closely with ANPs, doctors, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hospital-level nursing care to patients in their homes.
• Administer medications, perform diagnostic tests, and manage medical equipment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families on managing their health conditions at home.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing licence in Scotland.
• Wide range of experience, particularly Community Nursing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to patients' homes within the designated area.
• Compassionate, patient‑focused approach to care.

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• Do NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.