Staff Nurse - District Nursing

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse District Nursing within our North Ayrshire District Nursing teams based at Bourtreehill Health Centre.

22.2 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a weekend commitment. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

• Working as a Staff Nurse District Nursing within North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing programmes of care for a variety of client groups within the community.
• You will be responsible for the management of the caseload in the absence of the district nursing Charge Nurse including the supervision and redeployment of staff.

• Professional qualification in nursing – essential.
• You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative, and 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.

Full UK driving licence is essential to this role.

To work in the United Kingdom, you must have the relevant permission to work in the country. Any potential applicant must have either a right to work in the UK or be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application.

Beth Sinclair, Clinical Nurse Manager, phone .