Private-Nurses for hire in Edinburgh

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    220

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organisational Skills6%
    Time Management5%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree38%
    Vocational or technical training32%
    Master's degree16%

  • Years of experience

    Less than a year16%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years12%

  • Current company

    NHS Lothian
    NHS
    NHS Scotland

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years32%

Browse Indeed's database of 220 profiles for Private-Nurses in Edinburgh

Last updated: 10 Sept 2026

Private Nurse: Cost of hiring?

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

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresNursingTube FeedingInfection Prevention & ControlChild Safeguarding+2 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingPaediatricsPatient-Centred CareCritical & Intensive CareICU ExperienceCritical Care Patient Care

  • Health Care Assistant (HCA)

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsHealthcare ExperienceWriting SkillsCare HomeNursing Home ExperienceHome Care

  • Early Years Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCare Plan DevelopmentSafeguarding ProceduresReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Experience Working with Individuals with AutismExperience Working with Individuals with Eating Disorders+18 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHealthcare ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistancePatient MonitoringPatient ObservationSafeguarding Procedures

  • Registered Care Giver Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceDiabetes Patient Care ExperienceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaVital SignsCare Certificate+10 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCare Plan DevelopmentCare PlansHospital ExperienceFirst Aid Administration

  • Laundry Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipTeam Management

  • Caregiving Healthcare Provider

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Private Household Childcare ExperienceChildmindingExperience Caring for Children and Young PeopleCare ExperienceFirst AidCare Support Experience+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient AssessmentDiagnostic EvaluationVital SignsFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid

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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, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a private nurse?

Common licenses or certifications for private-nurses include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and Nursing.

What are some job titles related to private-nurses?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private-nurses include: registered nurse preceptor, dental therapist and caregiving healthcare provider.

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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most private-nurses have 9 years of professional experience.

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