Practice Nurse
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Job Description: Practice Nurse
Overview
- EMIS
- January Cover - Happy to book around availability
We are seeking a compassionate skilled and dedicated Practice Nurse to join our team. As a valued member of our healthcare practice you will play a key role in providing patient-focused care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care health education and support to patients ensuring equitable access to services for all members of the community.
Responsibilities
As a Practice Nurse your primary responsibilities will include:
- Delivering exceptional nursing care to patients and ensuring a high standard of service.
- Leading and assisting with chronic disease management programs including diabetes asthma and hypertension care.
- Administering vaccinations (childhood and adult) immunizations and necessary injections per protocols.
- Conducting health screenings and assisting in early detection of illnesses through routine assessments and tests.
- Promoting health education and awareness tailoring advice to suit the individual needs of patients.
- Supporting patients with family planning sexual health services and minor surgical procedures.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring confidentiality by following data protection policies.
- Collaborating with general practitioners other nurses and allied health professionals to provide integrated team-focused patient care.
- Auditing health services and participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
- Acting as a resource for patient queries providing advice and directing patients to appropriate resources.
- Upholding ethical nursing standards while demonstrating respect for diversity equality and inclusion in all aspects of patient care.
Qualifications
To be successful as a Practice Nurse you will need:
- Registered Nurse (RN) qualification and current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Post-qualified experience as a nurse preferably in a primary care or community setting.
- Experience in chronic disease management vaccinations and routine health screenings is highly desirable.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on patient care and cultural sensitivity.
- A commitment to lifelong learning and continued professional development (CPD).
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records or patient record management systems.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Desirable skills and qualifications:
- Additional training in specialist areas such as diabetes asthma or cervical cytology would be an asset.
- Teaching or coaching skills to support health promotion initiatives.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or equivalent experience in emergency care situations.
Day-to-day
Your daily activities will include:
- Conducting face-to-face consultations with patients and addressing their immediate healthcare needs.
- Delivering routine procedures such as wound care suture removal blood tests and ECGs.
- Managing vaccination programs including travel vaccinations and flu clinics.
- Following up with patients to monitor and evaluate progress in managing chronic conditions.
- Educating patients about maintaining healthy lifestyles and managing existing conditions effectively.
- Working collaboratively with other team members to coordinate care plans and refer cases where needed.
- Attending team meetings and engaging in discussions to improve quality of care.
- Maintaining compliance with all nursing standards procedural protocols and ethical guidelines.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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