Community Nurse
Job Description
Make a Meaningful Difference in Community Healthcare
Healthcare is most powerful when it reaches people where they live. As a Community Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in delivering compassionate, person-centred care directly within local communities.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is currently seeking enthusiastic and forward-thinking Registered Nurses to join the Community Nursing Team serving the Stranraer region and surrounding rural communities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a healthcare system focused on accessibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Whether you are an experienced community nurse or a newly qualified professional ready to grow, this role offers the chance to build a rewarding career while making a real difference in patients’ lives.
About the Community Nurse Role
This Community Nurse position is based at Waverley Medical Centre and supports the wider Rhins Community Nursing Team. The team delivers essential healthcare services across a large and diverse geographical area, including Stranraer and nearby rural communities such as Drummore, Portpatrick, and Glenluce.
This role is offered as a fixed-term contract for nine months, providing valuable experience within a progressive and collaborative healthcare environment.
Key Highlights
- Deliver high-quality community healthcare services to patients in their homes and local communities
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including healthcare support workers and other health professionals
- Support patients with ongoing care needs, health monitoring, and treatment plans
- Contribute to improving patient wellbeing and independence through person-centred care
A Transforming Community Healthcare Environment
Community healthcare across Dumfries and Galloway is currently evolving to improve patient outcomes and service accessibility. Community Nursing teams are becoming part of the newly established Home Team, working alongside a wide range of health and social care professionals.
As a Community Nurse, you may occasionally support treatment room services or assist other areas depending on regional service needs. This dynamic approach ensures patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care.
Work Schedule and Service Coverage
Community Nursing operates as a 24/7 healthcare service, ensuring continuous support for patients across the region.
Your role will include:
- Rotating shift work including night duty
- Overnight community nursing coverage with a Registered Nurse and Healthcare Support Worker
- Travelling across multiple locations to provide care in patients’ homes
Due to the nature of community healthcare, this position involves regular driving across rural and urban areas.
Support for New and Experienced Nurses
NHS Ayrshire & Arran values professional development and encourages both experienced community nurses and newly qualified registered nurses to apply.
Successful candidates will benefit from:
- Structured mentorship and clinical guidance
- Supportive team collaboration
- Opportunities to develop advanced nursing skills
- Experience in a progressive community healthcare model
Eligibility and Additional Information
Applicants requiring a UK work visa should review eligibility requirements via the UK Home Office website before applying.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change framework will introduce a reduction in the full-time working week from 37 hours to 36 hours, with a corresponding adjustment in hourly rates so that overall pay remains unchanged.
Join a Team That Puts Patients First
Working as a Community Nurse means more than delivering clinical care—it means building relationships, supporting independence, and improving quality of life for individuals and families across the community.
At NHS Ayrshire & Arran, you’ll become part of a healthcare team committed to compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
If you’re passionate about community healthcare, patient-centred nursing, and making a meaningful impact, this opportunity offers the perfect next step in your nursing career.
