We are looking to recruit a practice nurse to work at Howard House Surgery. This is currently a 12 month fixed term maternity cover, however there may be a possibility to review a permanent position after the 12 months.
The role will include both telephone and F2F contact with patients carrying out general nursing duties including, but not limited to; cervical smears, immunisations, chronic disease management etc.
Job Summary:
- To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list, including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties undertaken.
- To provide care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
- To work to practice protocols and guidelines.
To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:
- Immunisations/Baby imms
- Cervical smears
- Contraception advice and pill checks
- Spirometry
- Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar
- Treatment room
- Chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Provide general and specific health assessment and screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
- Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary
- Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
- Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.
- Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.
Please see the attached job description.