Practice Nurse

Job summary

Ranworth PCN are seeking an experienced practice nurse to work at their Green Elms Surgery on a full-time, permanent basis to support the provision of high-quality healthcare and diverse patient list. Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population, responsible for a number of clinical areas including infection control, chronic disease management, well women and well man clinics and health promotion.

Main duties of the job

• Support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the nurse manager.
• Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice.
• Assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice.
• Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.
• Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing.
• Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Review patient medications to enhance compliance.
• Assist GPs with minor surgery.
• Support the clinical team.

About us

Ranworth Primary Care Network, is comprised of Caradoc Surgery, Ranworth Surgery in Clacton-on-Sea, Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick and Kennedy Way Medical Centre in Holland on Sea. We have a diverse patient population, of around 32,000 and all practices work on SystmOne.