GP Practice Nurse

EmRec Limited; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

EmRec Limited is seeking a Practice Nurse to provide attentive, practical care and support patient wellbeing through clear communication. You will apply clinical knowledge and sound judgment to respond to patient needs, follow care processes, and collaborate with colleagues.

Your role includes assessing patient needs, explaining procedures, administering medications safely, and maintaining accurate records to support continuity of care within the practice team.

Qualifications

• Practical patient care skills and knowledge of anatomy are essential.
• Ability to administer medications safely and accurately.
• Clear communication and careful record-keeping are important in a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs and provide patient care with a calm, considerate approach.
• Explain procedures to patients and observe responses.
• Administer medications safely and document care accurately.
• Communicate important observations to colleagues and maintain confidential records.
• Support continuity of care through accurate handovers and notes.

Skills

Practical patient care

Anatomy knowledge

Medication administration

Clear communication

Record-keeping

Job description

Job Summary

As a Practice Nurse, you will provide attentive, practical care to patients and support their wellbeing through safe, clear communication. You will use your clinical knowledge and sound judgement to respond to patient needs, follow appropriate care processes and work collaboratively with colleagues.

Duties

• Assess patients’ needs, provide patient care and explain procedures in a calm, considerate manner.
• Apply your knowledge of anatomy when observing patients and contributing to appropriate care decisions.
• Administer medication safely, following relevant procedures and recording care accurately.
• Communicate important observations to colleagues and maintain clear, confidential patient records.
• Your impact: Accurate observations and clear handovers help colleagues make informed care decisions and support continuity for patients.

Experience

Required: Practical patient care skills, knowledge of anatomy and the ability to administer medication safely and accurately are essential to carrying out the duties. Clear communication, careful record-keeping and a considered approach help you respond to patients and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Preferred: Relevant experience in a practice nursing or comparable patient-care setting, with strengths in explaining care and working as part of a clinical team