Practice Nurse

Job Responsibilities: General nursing; duties include- Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSF Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients health Provide child Immunisation Vaccinations, immunisations and ordering of stock Cytology & HVS Wound care Removal of Sutures Routine adult vaccinations Depo Provera ECGs Venepuncture Flu immunisations Assisting GPs with minor surgery (if HCA unavailable) Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care Ensure read codes are used effectively Chaperone patients where necessary Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the
individual) Other tasks will include Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Participation in administrative systems in the practice Regular ordering of stock and vaccinations At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise other nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post