Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Nurse to work with us at our friendly Surgery.
The surgery is seeking to employ a Practice Nurse on a part time basis, between15-22 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who is friendly and enthusiastic to provide a high quality of care to our patients, experience and training in chronic disease managemen, childhood immunisations & smears is essential, ear syringing, spirometry and family planning is preferred.
The successful candidate will also be confident, have excellent organisational skills, be able to self-manage and be IT proficient.
About us
We are a friendly and committed practice comprising of 2 GP Partners,1 Practice Nurse and 1 Health Care Assistant, we also have a supportive and experienced administration team.
We have a patient list of just over 3700 patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a range of high quality general nursing services and specialist nursing advice and care to patients.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
1. Chronic disease management
2. Wound management including dressings
3. Child and adult immunisations
4. Travel vaccinations
5. Screening
6. Health promotion
7. Ear care
8. Child health/child protection
9. Performing ECGs
10. Venepuncture and requesting pathology testing
11. Infection control
12. Chaperoning and assisting patients and tidiness of nurses rooms
13. Attend and participate in clinical and practice meetings when required
14. Proactive in identifying own needs for personal and professional development
15. Ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with any current
16. Provide patient care in accordance with current PGDs and clinical protocols
17. Any other duties as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
18. Registered Nurse
19. Experience in areas of chronic disease management