You will have an understanding of the nursing process and be able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to improve health and well-being and meet the healthcare needs of individuals and groups. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Enable patients, families and carers to develop their knowledge and understanding about their health and well-being and be as self-managing as possible. Demonstrate a range of technical and clinical skills and competencies in accordance with the needs of the service.
Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure, prioritising workload effectively. Demonstrate an ability to use a problem solving approach within limits of their competence. Demonstrate an ability to provide holistic patient centred care. Undertake record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training and achieved competency.
Offer health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment, which may include: BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis and smoking status - Breast health awareness - Cervical screening - New patient checks - Well man/woman checks - Advice for healthy eating, exercise, alcohol consumption and smoking Perform routine nursing tasks such as - Venepuncture - Recording ECG - Spirometry - Chaperoning and assisting patients Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines. Offer advice about adult vaccinations and administer vaccines according to current guidelines and legislation, by patient specific directive. Advise and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad. Assist in the provision of treatment plans to meet family planning needs.
Administer and monitor medication consistent with protocols, standards, and legislation. Assist in the provision of minor surgery and other surgical procedures Assist in the provision of minor surgery and other surgical procedures that are carried out within the Practice. Assist in the provision of nursing care within the context of primary care for patients with mental health problems. Delegate aspects of care as appropriate.
Monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment, reporting to Senior Nurse/Nurse Manager as required.