Community Staff Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Community Staff Nurse to join the team at Mid Argyll Community Hospital and integrated Care Centre on a part-time, permanent basis.

Working across three GP practice locations in Tarbert, Lochgilphead and Inveraray, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing care within the community. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. Helping to provide integrated care that enables people to remain as independent as possible within their own communities.

We are seeking a registered nurse with relevant community nurse experience. Who is motivated, adaptable with excellent communication and clinical skills. Has the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience the rewards of rural and remote healthcare, where you can make a real difference to local communities while enjoying a unique lifestyle. Mid Argyll offers a supportive working environment and the opportunity to work in some of Scotland's most beautiful surroundings.

Informal enquiries to Kenisa Brown Kenisa.brown@nhs.scot / Catriona Watt Catriona.watt@nhs.scot

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

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.

• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.

• Do not upload a CV - CVs are not used for shortlisting

• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date

• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork