Job Description

The Longfield Medical Centre is hiring!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and expanding practice team.

:

To provide a range of high quality general nursing services and specialist nursing advice and care to patients.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

Working autonomously Chronic disease management Wound management including dressings Child and adult immunisations Travel vaccinations Screening Health promotion Ear care Emergency management anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques Child health/child protection Performing ECGs Venepuncture and requesting pathology testing Infection control Telephone triage Chaperoning and assisting patients and tidiness of nurses rooms Ordering of supplies as necessary Effectively and appropriately communicate with the multi-disciplinary team regarding the care of individual patient Attend and participate in clinical and practice meetings when required Proactive in identifying own needs for personal and professional development Aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients staff and visitors Ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with any current quality initiatives Provide patient care in accordance with current PGDs and clinical protocols Any other duties as required
Qualifications (essential):

Qualified RGN/RN NMC registered
Desirable

Chronic disease management Trained in COPD and Asthma
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work Location: In person