Overview
Senior Community Nurse role at NHS Highland. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Community District Nursing team for a Senior Band 6 Community Staff Nurse with a Diploma in Integrated Community Nursing or District Nursing qualification.
Responsibilities
* Deliver an accessible, appropriate, high quality and effective nursing service to the community by working in partnership with patients, care providers and other agencies.
* Ensure a person-centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to maintain quality strategy.
* Function as an independent autonomous practitioner, lead and enable the Community nursing team, and work with the Community Nurse Team Lead to lead/manage and support the Community nursing team.
* Act as a clinical expert/senior clinician, be involved in public health activities, be accountable for a caseload, and be a key member of the Integrated Community team and other multi-disciplinary groups.
* Demonstrate good communication skills, the ability to work from own initiative, as well as part of a team, and evidence continuing professional development.
* Hold a full driving licence and be a car driver due to the rural aspect of the caseload.
Qualifications
* Diploma in Integrated Community Nursing or District Nursing qualification.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Good communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Full driving licence (car driver) due to rural caseloads.
Additional Information for Candidates
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Role Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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 and are committed to equality and diversity in the workforce.
Our staff are important members of our communities, and our values and behaviours guide how we work to create a positive culture and environment.
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