Community Staff Nurse

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 5 registered nurse to join the Community Nursing Team based at Campbeltown Hospital. Campbeltown is situated on the Kintyre peninsula on the west coast of Scotland.

Responsibilities

The Community Nursing Team provides care and caseload management adopting a clinically effective approach to all areas of practice. Care is delivered throughout the peninsula using a holistic approach to assess, identify and prioritise health needs within the home environment and the wider community setting, in conjunction with the wider primary health care team. A co ordinated approach to prevention of admission and hospital discharge is taken which includes user involvement in service planning and delivery. Skilled clinical interventions, health education and promotion are provided in order to maintain optimum independent living in the community.

Qualifications

Applicants must be NMC registered and possess excellent clinical assessment skills. Experience of providing palliative care would be advantageous for this role.

Conditions

Kintyre affords great opportunities for an excellent work/life balance. Outdoor pursuits are available and there are great cycling and surfing conditions on the doorstep. The islands of Islay, Gigha, Arran and Jura are easily accessible.

Eligibility

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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.