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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    346

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    5%
    Time Management
    5%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    45%
    Master's degree
    29%
    Vocational or technical training
    24%

  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    60%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    10%

  • Current company

    • NHS Lothian
    • NHS Lothian
    • Barchester Healthcare

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    38%
    1-2 years
    38%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 346 profiles for Private Nurses in Edinburgh

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Private Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £44,593 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £33,394 – £59,547 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 SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMentoring

  • Staff Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementTeam ManagementNursing

  • Registered Nurse Preceptor

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Working with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsFirst Aid CertificationBasic Life SupportBLS

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipNursingMedication AdministrationBehavioral Health

  • Practice Phelebotomist

    Colinton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlConflict ManagementFire SafetyBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCatheter CareTube FeedingHospice Care

  • 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

  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    PhotographyNursingSVQBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementDental AssistingPhotographyInfection Prevention & ControlSterilisation

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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 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: staff nurse, registered nurse preceptor and registered care giver nurse.

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 10 years of professional experience.

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