School nurse jobs

We need school nurses for temporary, last minute placements across Scotland. Guild nurses can access work in public and private sector schools, universities, as well as supporting clients to live safely in their own homes. You’ll need to work to our high standards and in return you’ll receive full professional support from us.

Requirements

  • A valid NMC Pin
  • A willingness to work to our company expectations
  • To be focused on the promotion of health and well-being in school age children
  • Experience working with special education needs and physically disabled students
  • Evidence of professional development – e.g. Specialist Community Public Health: School Nurse (RSN)
  • Experience providing minor illness and minor injury cover, support for long-term conditions and complex care needs
  • Evidence completion of Child Protection Training (Level 3)
  • A minimum of 12 months experience in the last 18 months working in either public sector, private sector or boarding schools
Pay Rates
Shifts
Total hourly pay UK
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
£40.00
£45.00
£50.50
£83.00
Shifts
Total hourly pay UK
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
£40.00
£45.00
£50.50
£83.00
Shifts
Total hourly pay Ireland
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
Up to €46.00
Up to €52.50
Up to €60.00
Up to €103.50
Shifts
Total hourly pay Ireland
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
Up to €46.00
Up to €52.50
Up to €60.00
Up to €103.50
Show breakdown
Shifts
Total hourly pay UK
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
£40.00
£45.00
£50.50
£83.00
Shifts
Total hourly pay UK
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
£40.00
£45.00
£50.50
£83.00
Shifts
Total hourly pay Ireland
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
Up to €46.00
Up to €52.50
Up to €60.00
Up to €103.50
Shifts
Total hourly pay Ireland
Basic Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
P1 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8am
P2 Fri 2pm – Mon 8am
BH Bank/Public Holidays
Up to €46.00
Up to €52.50
Up to €60.00
Up to €103.50

View all pay rates (including holiday pay)

We have a high demand for school nurses in:

Dublin

We also have shifts available for school nurses across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Log in to Quick Nurse or join now to see shifts in these areas.

We’re looking for school nurses

If you are looking for school nurse jobs in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland, the Scottish Nursing Guild is here to assist you. As a leading school nurse agency, the Scottish Nursing Guild is actively seeking school nurses to fill shifts in various educational institutions throughout Scotland and Ireland. This includes public schools, private schools, and universities. We are committed to delivering exceptional care, so we require a certain level of skills and experience from school nurses who wish to join our team. In exchange, we provide highly competitive pay rates and an excellent benefits package that truly reflects our appreciation for our nursing professionals.

Requirements for our school nurse jobs

At the Scottish Nursing Guild, we understand the importance of delivering the highest-quality care to every patient. Our mission is to supply exceptional nurses to healthcare organisations when no one else can, which often means at short notice or in remote locations. Despite this, our nurses ensure the standard of care they deliver doesn’t drop. Therefore, we ask that you meet the requirements at the top of this page before applying to work with us. If you do have the necessary qualifications and experience, register to work with us today and take the next step in your school nursing career.

What can you expect from a school nurse job with us?

We offer outstanding rates of pay and an excellent range of benefits to our school nurses because we understand and appreciate the commitment it takes to deliver premium, high-quality care, particularly in last-minute circumstances. Some of the benefits we offer are:

  • High rates of pay
  • Paid NMC/NMBI fees
  • Travel expenses reimbursed
  • Flexible shift patterns
  • Free annual flu voucher
  • Access to voluntary training
  • 24/7 nurse led telephone support

While working with us, you will also be able to attend training courses covering a variety of topics to keep your knowledge up to date and improve your skills.

School nurse jobs with the Scottish Nursing Guild offer great flexibility through use of our Quick Nurse app. Once you are registered to work with us, you will gain access to Quick Nurse and can use it to instantly start searching for agency school nurse jobs. It is a great way to choose shifts that fit your schedule, no matter where you are located. This allows you to work an additional part-time or full-time job while picking up shifts as a school nurse for us. The app has an array of features including:

  • A homepage summary – to keep track of your upcoming shifts
  • Alerts – we can send you notifications when a suitable shift comes through that matches your availability
  • Location flexibility – even if you are away from home, you can change your location to anywhere across England and Wales to pick up nursing shifts wherever you are
  • Automatically add shifts to your calendar

If you’re looking for agency school nurse jobs in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland with a brilliant benefits package and complete flexibility on where and when you work, the Scottish Nursing Guild is an ideal place to advance your school nursing career. Register here today.

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Frequently asked questions

How much experience do I need?

You’ll need a minimum of 12 months experience in the last 18 months, working in an intensive care setting (general, cardiac, neuro or burns).

Do you have work for school nurses near me?

We have shifts located in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Just use the Quick Nurse app to browse school nurse jobs based on your location and you will instantly find the closest shifts available.

Refer a friend and earn up to €500 cash

Do you have a nursing friend or colleague who would love to work for the Scottish Nursing Guild?

Complete our referral form and earn a cash bonus once your friend completes three Guild shifts.

Currently available in the Republic of Ireland only.

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