Home Nurse jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £22–£39 an hour (about £3,800–£6,750 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Edinburgh.
- Typical pay
- £22–£39
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £3,800–£6,750
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Visits or 8–12 hour shifts
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open home nurse positions in Edinburgh
No open position is listed for Edinburgh today. New home nurse jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Home NurseAbout home nurse jobs in Edinburgh
Home Nurse jobs in Edinburgh are household positions: a home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring. Families hiring in Edinburgh range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Edinburgh is known for asset management, fintech, informatics, and tourism, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as NatWest Group, abrdn, Baillie Gifford, Skyscanner, and the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the UK's second-largest financial centre and manages hundreds of billions of pounds in assets.
Main duties
- Assess and record vital signs
- Administer medication and injections
- Dress wounds and prevent infection
- Manage medical equipment at home
- Coordinate with doctors and the family
Home Nurse pay in Edinburgh
Household incomes in Edinburgh are shaped by an average local salary of around £38,000, which is why home nurse pay here sits above the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a home nurse
- 8:00Morning routine & medication
- 10:00Mobility & exercise
- 12:30Lunch & hydration
- 14:30Appointments or outing
- 18:00Evening routine & notes
Why work in Edinburgh?
The local job market is growing at 3.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Edinburgh.
Edinburgh is often described as “Scotland's Finance and Fintech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Current nursing licence in the country
- Clinical experience relevant to the patient
- Professional references
- Background check
Working in United Kingdom
- Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
- Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
- Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.
Live-in or live-out?
Most home nurse roles in Edinburgh are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your home nurse experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home nurse earn in Edinburgh?
Home Nurse jobs in Edinburgh typically pay £22–£39 an hour (about £3,800–£6,750 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in home nurse jobs in Edinburgh?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most home nurse roles in Edinburgh are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a home nurse in UK?
Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country, clinical experience relevant to the patient and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a home nurse do day to day?
A home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring. Typical duties include assess and record vital signs, administer medication and injections, dress wounds and prevent infection.
How do I apply for home nurse jobs in Edinburgh on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Edinburgh hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a home nurse work?
A typical schedule is visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.