Nurses for hire in Edinburgh

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    1,946

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Nursing8%
    Organisational Skills6%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree65%
    Master's degree16%
    Vocational or technical training16%

  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years16%

  • Current company

    NHS Lothian
    NHS Lothian
    NHS Scotland

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year30%
    1-2 years15%
    2-5 years40%

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Last updated: 19 Aug 2026

Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £45,035 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £36,538 – £55,507 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Registered Nurse (RN)

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationAdvanced Life SupportPost-Secondary Education Experience+3 more

    Skills

    NMCCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHealthcare ExperienceRecord KeepingSafeguarding Procedures

  • Registered Nurse (Oncology nurse)

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NursingPatient CareOncologyPressure Area CareWound CarePressure Ulcer Prevention+2 more

    Skills

    Medical ManagementNursingCustomer ServiceOncology Patient CareOncologyCare Work in Day Centres

  • Deputy Manager

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceManagement+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipSenior CareOlder Adult Care ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCustomer Interaction

  • Clinical Lead Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCCritical & Intensive CareOphthalmologyOlder Adult Care ExperienceOperating Theatre ExperienceHospital Ward Experience+16 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFirst AidResource Allocation PlanningWorkforce Planning Strategy

  • Community Staff Nurse (Band 5)

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaOphthalmologyDriving Licence+4 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsPresentation SkillsCatheter CareDancingTeachingTutoring

  • School Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCNursingMaternity and Perinatal CareNursing and Midwifery ExperienceLabour & BirthMidwifery Experience+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsChronic Disease ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with Chronic IllnessesPatients with Long-Term Conditions

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What's the average time to fill a nurse role?

The average time to fill a nurse role is 42 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do nurses tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a nurse include: communication skills, nursing and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a nurse?

Common licenses or certifications for nurses include: NMC, Nursing and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to nurses?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nurses include: band 5 community staff nurse, staff nurse and registered nurse (oncology nurse).

What level of education is common for a nurse?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a nurse in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a nurse?

Most nurses have 10 years of professional experience.

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