Practice Nurse

Job summary

Abertawe Medical Partnership requires an enthusiastic, highly motivated Nurse to work within a busy but friendly practice. Experience of working in a primary care setting is essential. We are a dedicated team delivering a high standard of patient care. The surgery is supported by an excellent clinical and administrative team. The Practice Nurse will be able to assess the nursing needs of patients. She will be expected to provide appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with the GP, or independently, as appropriate and according to Practice policy, protocol etc. The Practice Nurse will advise patients in general health care and minor ailments with referral to General Practitioners when necessary. It is important that all members of staff are prepared to undertake additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the Practice.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Venepuncture. Testing pathology samples e.g. blood, urine. Blood pressure and weight management. Aid/chaperone to GP during clinical procedures, e.g. minor operations, vasectomy, etc. Specimen collection e.g. msu, pregnancy tests, occult blood, faeces for O&S, sputum, etc. The Nurse will be responsible to putting labels on samples, form filling and ensuring timely preparation of specimens for collection to laboratory. General observations e.g. BP, pulse and temperature. ECG nurse responsible for recharging ecg machine. Use and care of nebulisers. Ensure the maintenance of stock levels in the Treatment Room relating to patient care. The Nurse will administer childhood immunisations in conjunction with the GP as per the child immunisation programme. Administration of travel vaccination and travel advice. Flu vaccination clinics/any other vaccination clinics as deemed appropriate.

About us

Large MDT comprising of 6 partner practice, 2 salaried Drs, 4 part time PNs, Cluster Pharmacist, Cluster Paramedic with additional support from the Mental Health team and the Community Outreach Mental Health Homeless Nurse. Based on two sites.

Abertawe Medical Partnership is proud to deliver the Healthcare for Homeless People service in Swansea. We are a committed, hardworking team of health professionals and surgery staff that provide care through flexible opportunistic engagement, non-judgemental attitudes and a pro-active approach towards hard to reach people with multiple, complex needs. It is because we are challenged every day by the issues that we have grown to understand and respect the complexities of living on the streets. We see holistic treatment as being vital to successful long-term outcomes for our patients.

As a member of our team you will be valued, supported and developed.