Community Staff Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and skilled Registered Nurse to join the Skye and Lochalsh Community Team based in Portree.

The post holder will work as part of the dynamic Skye and Lochalsh Integrated Health and Social Care Team within the District Nursing Service.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical interests and skills within a friendly, supportive and forward‑thinking team, working in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

You will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, person‑centred community nursing service, working in close partnership with patients, their families and carers. You will collaborate effectively with colleagues across the wider integrated health and social care team to support holistic care, promote independence and enable people to remain at home wherever possible.

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical skills relevant to community nursing
• Have experience in the management of long‑term conditions
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work both independently and collaboratively within an integrated team environment
• Be organised, adaptable and committed to high standards of patient care

A driving licence which allows you to drive in the UK is essential for this post. A pool car may be available; however, the use of a personal vehicle is required.

For any informal enquiries please contact:
Jenna Getting, Advanced District Nurse Practitioner:
Jenna.gettingst or Kate Earnshaw, District Manager Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross:
Kate.earnshawt

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.

• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho lớch‑… na Gàidhlig.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.