Private Nurses for hire in Colchester

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    222

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Leadership
    5%
    Organisational Skills
    4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    61%
    Vocational or technical training
    16%
    Master's degree
    11%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    40%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Care UK
    • Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
    • East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    56%
    2-5 years
    22%
    1-2 years
    11%

Browse Indeed's database of 222 profiles for Private Nurses in Colchester

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Private Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £37,980 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £85,967 yearly
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  • Outreach Worker

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCNursingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMental and Behavioural Health ExperienceMental Health ServicesMental Health Patient Care Experience
  • Healthcare Assistant (Complex Care)

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationNMCTube FeedingMedication AdministrationChild SafeguardingCare Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareDecision MakingHospital Ward ExperienceMentoring
  • Support Worker

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work CertificateLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Home HealthCommunication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceCustomer ServiceHome Care
  • Private Nanny

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationMedication AdministrationFood SafetyBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingAlzheimer's CareDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia
  • Nurse

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingNMCNursingFirst Aid CertificationEHSMicrosoft Excel+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CareVital SignsPatient MonitoringPatient ObservationPersonal Service Experience
  • Senior staff Nurse

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCNursingBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAcute Care ExperienceCardiac ECG TestingBlood SamplingVenepunctureWound Dressing Changes

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What skills do private nurses tend to have?

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

What licenses or certifications are common for private nurses?

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

What are some job titles related to private nurses?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private nurses include: agency nurse, healthcare assistant (complex care) and outreach worker.

What level of education is common for a private nurse?

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

How many years of experience is common for a private nurse?

Most private nurses have 14 years of professional experience.

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