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Practice Nurse

Urgent Staffing

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

23 days ago

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An established healthcare provider is looking for a compassionate Practice Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role involves working closely with General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care in a community setting. Responsibilities include administering vaccinations, managing chronic diseases, and providing essential health education. The ideal candidate will possess a valid NMC pin and have experience in a primary care environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health and well-being in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin required.
Experience in general practice preferred.

Perform routine health checks and administer vaccinations.
Assist in managing long-term conditions and provide wound care.
Support GPs in minor surgical procedures and patient assessments.

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Care Management

Empathy

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Infection Control Knowledge

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Title: Practice Nurse

Reports to: Practice Manager / Lead Nurse

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. The Practice Nurse will work closely with our General Practitioners (GPs) and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to patients in a community setting. The role involves carrying out clinical duties such as administering vaccinations, assisting with chronic disease management, and providing health education.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

Perform routine health checks, blood pressure monitoring, and basic medical assessments.
Administer vaccinations (e.g., flu, childhood immunizations).
Assist in the management of long-term conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and hypertension.
Provide wound care, dressing changes, and removal of sutures.
Take blood samples and perform basic laboratory tests.
Assist in minor surgical procedures as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) pin.
Experience working in a general practice or primary care setting is preferred.
Knowledge of current nursing practices and relevant clinical guidelines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage patient care efficiently and demonstrate empathy.
Basic life support (BLS) certification and knowledge of infection control procedures.
Organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

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