Practice Nurse

Job aim The post holder shall act in such a manner to justify public trust and confidence and safeguard the interest of the patient. They shall be accountable for their own professional practice in line with the NMC Code of Conduct Job Summary The post holder will provide high standards of care in line with the practice team in the implementation of care to the individual patient To follow protocols and guidelines in place to maintain high standards of care. Professional Responsibilities and Duties To be an effective member of the Primary Health Care Team using knowledge and skills to provide high standards of nursing care. To maintain ones own education allowing for good and up to date standard of care to be provided to the patients. To be able to evaluate and implement individual care using practice protocols and guidelines. To maintain accurate nursing interventions on patients records on SystmOne computer system. To ensure that strict confidentiality is maintained. To communicate with
other members of the Primary Health Care Team. To acknowledge ones own limitations of competencies as set out in the NMC Scope of Professional Practice. To attend and participate in Nursing Team meetings. To be aware and proactive in Health and Safety issues in the working environment and maintain high standards of Infection Control. Educational Responsibilities To maintain and develop ones own professional knowledge and competencies in accordance with the NMC guidelines by:- Keeping abreast of current developments in Nursing. Attending in service multidisciplinary training and practice nurse training. Take an active part in staff development. To deliver health promotion issues so encouraging the patients to develop a healthier life style by making informed choices.