Practice Nurse

We are looking for dynamic and highly motivated Nurse to join a forward-thinking and innovative team. You will contribute to our nursing services and play a key role with the ongoing development of the practice.

Hours to be discussed at interview.

• Wound Care:
  Cleans and dresses wounds, including leg ulcers, assesses healing progress, and removes sutures.
• Blood and Samples:
  Collects blood samples (venepuncture) and gathers laboratory specimens.
• General Treatments:
  Administers authorised injections, and monitors blood pressure, ECGs and conducts Health Assessments.

• Immunisations:
  Delivers adult, child, and travel vaccinations.
• Preventive Tests:
  Performs cervical screening (cytology), family planning and Sexual Health Testing. General health checks like height, weight, and urinalysis are also expected.

• Chronic Disease Monitoring:
  Assists in clinics for conditions like asthma, diabetes, and COPD by taking vital measurements and noting symptoms.
• Health Promotion:
  Gives lifestyle advice on smoking, diet, and exercise.

• Record Keeping:
  Updates patient notes accurately on practice computer systems.
• Stock and Safety:
  Keeps the treatment room clean, restocks medical supplies, and follows infection control rules.
• Standards and Training:
  Takes part in clinical audits, attends training days, and follows the NMC Code.

Courthouse Medical Centre is a 4 Partner General Practice located in Caerphilly. We have approximately 10,600 patients and our practice boundary covers the Caerphilly area. We have a Team of motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Doctors who meet informally daily for a general chat and catch up. We have an active Primary Health Care Team including two Prescribing Nurse Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses, one Health Care Assistant and a Phlebotomist.

We have an excellent and experienced Administration Team of 16. We are also an accredited training practice.

• Wound Care:
  Cleans and dresses wounds, including leg ulcers, assesses healing progress, and removes sutures.
• Blood and Samples:
  Collects blood samples (venepuncture) and gathers laboratory specimens.
• General Treatments:
  Administers authorised injections, and monitors blood pressure, ECGs and conducts Health Assessments.

• Immunisations:
  Delivers adult, child, and travel vaccinations.
• Preventive Tests:
  Performs cervical screening (cytology), family planning and Sexual Health Testing. General health checks like height, weight, and urinalysis are also expected.

• Chronic Disease Monitoring:
  Assists in clinics for conditions like asthma, diabetes, and COPD by taking vital measurements and noting symptoms.
• Health Promotion:
  Gives lifestyle advice on smoking, diet, and exercise.

• Record Keeping:
  Updates patient notes accurately on practice computer systems.
• Stock and Safety:
  Keeps the treatment room clean, restocks medical supplies, and follows infection control rules.
• Standards and Training:
  Takes part in clinical audits, attends training days, and follows the NMC Code.

• Excellent bedside Manner. A good team-player who possessed effective communication & relationship building skills. A pro-active & motivated person who endeavours all types of challenges.

• Knowledge of EMIS

• Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse qualification (RGN - No Restrictions)

• Previous experience as a Practice Nurse Experience of EMIS.

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