Community Staff Nurse AC

June 30, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to temporarily join our team as a community staff nurse within the District Nursing Service in the Dunfermline locality for 43 weeks to cover for maternity leave.

Key Responsibilities

Provide community nursing care as part of a 24 hour, 7 day Community Nursing Service.

Work weekends and public holidays, and be willing to work in other areas of NHS Fife if the service warrants it.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Significant nursing experience and demonstrable leadership and communication skills.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Extensive clinical expertise and knowledge.
  • Desire to assist the Community Nursing Team in delivering a high quality service.
  • Ability to work autonomously within a dynamic environment.
  • Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
  • Ability to travel across the locality.
  • Pro rata salary based on part time hours.

Working Conditions

Coverage of weekends and public holidays, with potential assignment in other NHS Fife locations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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