Community Staff Nurse
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Staff Nurse based within our District Nursing Team at Girvan Community Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:
36.00 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00 prorata with a weekend working commitment).

UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:
You will have experience working as a qualified registered Nurse and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a variety of client groups in the community setting, previous community experience is desirable.

You will be responsible for the management of the caseload in the absence of the Charge Nurse including supervision and deployment of staff. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative and as a lone worker working within a variety of settings within the community. You should be able to provide evidence of personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC Registration
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of basic information technology
• Additional skills such as; continuous subcutaneous infusion in management of symptom control at end of life, central venous access device maintenance and care (exc renal), complex wound care including leg ulcer assessment and ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) measurement are desirable.

Contact:
Laura McDowall, laura.mcdowall@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Right to Work:
It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

Application:
Apply through our website. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.