Minor Illness Nurse

Working within their scope of practice and accesses suitable support. Being compliant with the Carn to Coast clinical framework. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with minor illness symptoms. Proactively identify, diagnose, and refer patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate). Diagnose and manage minor illness conditions, integrating treatment methods into a management plan. Consider medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care. Job description Job responsibilities Working within their scope of practice and accesses suitable support. Being compliant with the Carn to Coast clinical framework. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with minor illness symptoms. Proactively identify, diagnose, and refer patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate). Diagnose and manage minor illness conditions, integrating treatment methods into a management plan. Consider medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.