Nurses for hire in Edinburgh

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    1,989

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Leadership5%

  • Education level

    Master's degree39%
    Bachelor's degree34%
    Vocational or technical training21%

  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years12%

  • Current company

    NHS Lothian
    NHS Scotland
    Manor Grange Care Home

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year31%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years29%

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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026

Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £44,235 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,904 – £59,469 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Registered Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceVenepunctureDermal Fillers+3 more

    Skills

    NursingHospital ExperienceIV TherapyWound CareWound ManagementIntravenous Cannulation

  • Staff Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCNursingYogaCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence+3 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingHome HealthCPRCatheterisationBlood SamplingPhlebotomy

  • Registered Nurse (RN)

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

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

    Skills

    NMCCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMentoring

  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationVenepunctureCPRPhlebotomySVQ+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementTypingOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceDecision MakingTeaching

  • Bank Registered Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeNMCNursingInfection Prevention & ControlPatient CareTriage+6 more

    Skills

    NMCCare Record KeepingMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordRecord KeepingMedication Administration

  • Health Care Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationNursingNMCDementia CareInfection Prevention & ControlManual Handling of Patients+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCare Record KeepingCollaborate with Healthcare ProfessionalsClinical Record KeepingPatient MonitoringBehaviour Escalation Protocols

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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, organisational skills and leadership.

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: staff nurse, registered nurse and registered nurse preceptor.

What level of education is common for a nurse?

Master'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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