Practice Nurse

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
• Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and protocols
• Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply self-care
• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• Participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes
• Meet the needs of patients presenting for wound care

About us

Busy Town centre GP Practice is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse.

Delivering the surgerys excellent levels of care and ensuring our patients experience goes smoothly. So, if youre a team player who loves health care then this is the job for you!

We are looking for a working pattern up to 25 hours, and the working pattern can be flexible.

Knowledge of SystmOne would be desirable but full training can be given.

Practice Nurse Trained skills are essential, with an expertise in a long term condition as desirable.