Practise Nurse

Purosearch Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Practice Nurse for a permanent role in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will deliver a variety of nursing services including health assessments, vaccinations, and chronic disease management. This position offers an hourly rate of £17 - £25 and may be available full-time or part-time. Applicants must hold a current NMC number and possess experience in primary care.

Qualifications

• Must have an up-to-date NMC number.
• Primary care experience required.
• Training/refresher courses may be offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services, including disease management and health screenings.
• Conduct health assessments and vaccinations.
• Support patients with chronic conditions and create care plans.
• Work collaboratively with GPs and staff to deliver patient care.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Health screenings

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

NMC registered

Job description

Overview

Position: Practice Nurse
Location: Glasgow

Hourly Rate: £17 - £25 per hour
Job Type: Permanent (full or part time)

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of nursing services to patients, including chronic disease management, health screenings, and immunizations.
• Conduct health assessments and screenings, including blood pressure checks, vaccinations, and general health checks.
• Support patients with long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD) and assist in the creation of care plans.
• Administer vaccinations, travel health advice, and general health education.
• Perform routine treatments, such as dressings, injections, and minor wound care.
• Support with the management of health promotion and disease prevention within the practice.
• Take patient histories, carry out clinical assessments, and offer advice on lifestyle changes and disease prevention.
• Provide assistance in the management of the practice's recall and clinical audit processes.
• Work collaboratively with the practice team, including GPs and administrative staff, to deliver high standards of patient care.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and treatments within the practice's system.
• Adhere to all practice protocols, policies, and procedures in line with current healthcare legislation.

(Please note that my client can provide some training/refresher courses if needed)

To apply for this Practice Nurse position, you must have an up to date NMC number and have some primary care experience.

To find out more about this Practice Nurse position, please call Ollie ASAP on 01614411441 or apply for the position above to receive the full job description!