Practice Nurse

Stainland Road Medical Centre; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive healthcare provider in Halifax is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to deliver patient care and manage long-term conditions. You will play a crucial role in health promotion and education, deliver a range of clinical services, and support a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has significant experience in general practice nursing, excels in communication, and is committed to ongoing professional development. Competitive pay and a supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive and friendly environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in general practice nursing, including chronic disease management.
• Must have experience in the management of Diabetes.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient facing preventative care and manage long-term conditions.
• Oversee chronic disease management and health promotion.
• Maintain accurate clinical records according to legislation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Wound care skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Qualification in Prescribing

Tools

Systmone

AccuRx

Job description

As an experienced Practice Nurse, we would want you to deliver patient facing preventative care and management of long-term conditions. To carry out clinical tasks within a primary care setting and play a significant role in health promotion and patient education. As a key member of the nursing team, you would work collaboratively with the wider clinical and administrative practice team.

Main duties of the job

Deliver and oversee a range of clinical services, including chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, and wound care.

To work as part of the Practice's multidisciplinary team, the post holder will effectively deliver nursing services to the patient population.

To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required.

Women's health - cervical cytology, contraception, HRT etc.

To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence.

To provide wound care services to patients.

To provide travel advice and vaccines where necessary.

To request pathology services, as necessary and process pathology results, as required.

Diplomas in Diabetes, Asthma and COPD.

To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation.

To ensure effective use of read codes, understand and complete QOF work.

To support the Team in dealing with clinical emergencies if needed

To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children.

To order vaccinations from suppliers

To have a positive attitude, to be committed to the role and work as part of a team.

Be punctual and reliable.

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

To be motivated, keen to learn and keep up to date.

Excellent communication skills and telephone manner.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence of CPD.

About us

Stainland Road Medical Centreis a forward thinking, innovative 5 Partner Practice. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional patient care within a supportive and dynamic environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic registered Practice Nurse to join our team and play a pivotal role in patient care.

Supportive and friendly environment.

A well established training practice with opportunities for training and development.

Competitive pay.

Job responsibilities

Deliver and oversee a range of clinical services, including chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, and wound care.

To work as part of the Practice's multidisciplinary team, the post holder will effectively deliver nursing services to the patient population.

To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence.

To provide wound care services to patients.

To provide travel advice and vaccines where necessary.

To request pathology services, as necessary and process pathology results, as required.

To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required.

To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation.

To ensure effective use of read codes, understand and complete QOF work.

To chaperone patients when needed.

To support the Team in dealing with clinical emergencies if needed

To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children.

To order vaccinations from suppliers

To have a positive attitude, to be committed to the role and work as part of a team.

Be punctual and reliable.

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

To be motivated, keen to learn and keep up to date.

Excellent communication skills and telephone manner.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence of CPD.

Women's health - cervical cytology, contraception, HRT etc.

Diplomas in Diabetes, Asthma and COPD.

Good working knowledge around hypertension and CHD.

Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)

Understanding of the cold chain and what to do if there is a breach.

Wound care skills leg assessments, dressing techniques, leg ulcer management. Be aware of who and when to refer to other services.

Requesting pathology results, able to interpret results and feedback to patients.

Understand the importance of evidence-based practice

Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs

Good understanding of infection prevention and control measures.

Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Strong IT skills, able to use Systmone and AccuRx

Effective time management (planning and organising)

Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Venepuncture

Attend and participate in monthly meetings

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Qualification in Prescribing

Experience

• Significant experience in general practice nursing, including chronic disease management.
• Experience in working within a Nursing Team
• Experience in managing Long term conditions.
• Must have experience in the management of Diabetes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.
• Asthma Management
• Pathology ordering and reviewing
• Prescribing Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.