Band 5 Community Nurse

Direct Medics Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Community Nurse in Glasgow. The role involves providing high-quality patient care out in the community, monitoring conditions, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates must have a valid NMC registration and recent NHS experience. The position offers free shared accommodation, training, and excellent pay rates, along with an on-call commitment.

Benefits

Free Accommodation

Free Criminal Records Check

Free Occupational Health Assessment

Free Uniform

Free Mandatory Skills Training

Unlimited Colleague Referral Scheme

Weekly Payroll

24/7 On Call Service

Excellent Pay Rates

Dedicated Nursing Manager

Qualifications

• 12 months recent paid experience completed at ward level within an NHS hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
• Assess patient conditions and provide necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with doctors and healthcare professionals to ensure patient well-being.
• On-Call commitment on a rota basis.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Education

Valid Nursing registration with the NMC

Job description

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About Direct Medics

This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.

Job Title: Band 5 Community Nurse

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Community Nurse to join our healthcare team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients out in the community in Orkney, monitoring their condition, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This role is a Block Booking, that offers free shared accommodation on a full time assignment that includes an on call commitment on a rota basis.

By submitting your interest, you are registering for future opportunities. Should a suitable position become available, we will contact you to discuss it further. Otherwise, we will retain your details for consideration in future relevant roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including administering medications, treatments, monitoring vital signs.
• Assess patient conditions and provide necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with doctors, healthcare professionals and families to ensure patient well-being.
• On-Call commitment on a rota basis.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Valid Nursing registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) for the UK.
• 12 months recent paid experience completed at ward level within an NHS hospital setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Free Accommodation
• Free Criminal Records Check
• Free Occupational Health Assessment
• Free Uniform
• Free Mandatory Skills Training*
• Unlimited Colleague Referral Scheme*
• Weekly Payroll
• 24/7 On Call Service
• Excellent Pay Rates
• Dedicated Nursing Manager
• *T&Cs Apply

To Apply

Submit your contact details and CV via the APPLY button.

To discuss this role in further detail, contact our nursing recruitment consultant directly on 0141 4283127 or email [e-mail] for further information.

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