Practice Nurse

Job responsibilitiesProvide nursing treatment under the GP direction including injections and immunisations as requested by the GP. This can include and is not limited to: management of chronic diseases (following recall procedure), cytology screening, childhood/travel immunisations, complex wound dressings i.e. ulcers/compression, dealing with minor injuries/wounds, some phlebotomy etc. Provide health screening with agreed protocols with referral to GP as necessary Advise patients on general health care and minor aliments with referral to GP as necessary Act as chaperone to GPs as necessary Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc. On the spot urinalysis (dip) testing, and perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GP. Ensure that all monitoring processes for patients with chronic diseases are undertaken in accordance with practice policy and in a timely manner. Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes/computer records Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and hoc reports Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy. Liaise with the reception staff to ensure forms and office procedures are maintained Ensure the adequate maintenance of equipment and stock levels in the treatment rooms, liaising with the Practice Manager. Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilitiesProvide nursing treatment under the GP direction including injections and immunisations as requested by the GP. This can include and is not limited to: management of chronic diseases (following recall procedure), cytology screening, childhood/travel immunisations, complex wound dressings i.e. ulcers/compression, dealing with minor injuries/wounds, some phlebotomy etc. Provide health screening with agreed protocols with referral to GP as necessary Advise patients on general health care and minor aliments with referral to GP as necessary Act as chaperone to GPs as necessary Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc. On the spot urinalysis (dip) testing, and perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GP. Ensure that all monitoring processes for patients with chronic diseases are undertaken in accordance with practice policy and in a timely manner. Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes/computer records Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and hoc reports Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy. Liaise with the reception staff to ensure forms and office procedures are maintained Ensure the adequate maintenance of equipment and stock levels in the treatment rooms, liaising with the Practice Manager.