Practice Nurse

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Clinical leads, senior nursing staff and GPs. Such tasks include: Basic wound care / ulcer care Removal of sutures Cytology Urinalysis Travel clinic Processing of samples ECGs Hypertension management Asthma/Peak flow readings/Spirometry Venipuncture Blood pressure monitoring Ear Syringing Routine immunisations including childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician. Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Long term condition management Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to Clinical Leads, senior nurses or GPs as appropriate. Other tasks will include: Clean and sterilise equipment as appropriate. Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
Participation in health campaigns, e.g. flu campaign. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Maintaining and ordering health promotion literature. At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participate in administrative systems in the Practice A duty to advise clinical leads and the Business Manager of potential problems or errors within in range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Special Requirements of the Post An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post A commitment to ensure all
Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Business Manager A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources An awareness of own limitations and experience To work in accordance with the NMC Code of conduct and within the scope of professional practice. To maintain revalidation portfolio as a requirement of registration with the NMC Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings and practice development