Private Nurses for hire in Edinburgh

Hire private nurses who deliver personalized care, administer medications, and assist with daily activities for individuals in need of support. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Edinburgh to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    213

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Organisational Skills7%
    Customer Service6%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree37%
    Vocational or technical training32%
    High school diploma or GED21%

  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year6%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years14%

  • Current company

    Comely Bank Dental
    NHS lothian
    NHS Lothian

  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year17%
    1-2 years27%
    2-5 years43%

Browse Indeed's database of 213 profiles for Private Nurses in Edinburgh

Last updated: 24 Jul 2026

Private Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £45,025 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £35,166 – £57,649 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Housing Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    A LevelFirst Aid CertificationTeam ManagementFront DeskLawRetail Management

    Skills

    ProofreadingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelOperations ManagementRetail ManagementHospitality

  • Registered Manager

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareDriving LicenceSVQLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    LeadershipHome CareCare PlansCare HomeSupervising ExperienceOrganisational Skills

  • Clinical Lead Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationGermanEnglishEnglish

    Skills

    NursingCatheterisationVenipunctureDementia Care

  • PA/Carer

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    GermanServingSalesCare ExperienceCommunication SkillsItalian

  • Health Care Assistant (HCA)

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQDriving LicenceBLS Certification

    Skills

    Care ExperienceManual HandlingInformation SecurityCommunication Skills

  • Agency Scrub practitioner/staff Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationICU Experience

    Skills

    TeachingMentoringCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational Skills

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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 customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a private nurse?

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

What are some job titles related to private nurses?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private nurses include: staff nurse, dental nurse and housing assistant.

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 22 years of professional experience.

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