Job Description: Practice Nurse at Tavyside Health Centre
Are you a passionate nurse eager to make a real impact in primary care? Tavyside Health Centre is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment, where you can provide exceptional patient care and promote health and well-being in our community.
Position Overview
- Job Title: Practice Nurse
- Location: Abbey Rise, Tavistock PL19
- Pay: £19.50 – £24.50 per hour
- Hours: Part-time, 16-20 hours per week, over one to three days
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Duties:
- Infection prevention and control
- Chronic disease management (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension)
- Health promotion and education
- Wound care, suture and staple removal
- ECGs, venepuncture, immunizations (routine, childhood, travel)
- Women’s health services (cervical cytology, contraception)
- Spirometry
- Supportive Duties:
- Collaborate with the practice management team to review and deliver clinical policies and procedures
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Provide mentorship and educational support to team members
Qualifications
- Essential:
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
- Desirable:
- Qualifications in Respiratory Care, chronic disease management, or family planning
- Experience in a primary care environment
Values and Culture At Tavyside Health Centre, we pride ourselves on our values: community-focused, compassionate, diligent, inclusive, progressive, and sustainable. We foster a work environment where diversity is valued, and all staff are encouraged to reach their full potential.
Benefits Joining our team comes with a host of benefits, including:
- Additional leave and bereavement leave
- Company pension and cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Free flu jabs and sick pay
- Referral programme and company events
- UK visa sponsorship and work-from-home options
Professional Conduct and Development We emphasize continuous professional development, encouraging staff to partake in mandatory training and assess their own learning needs. All team members are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional conduct, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
How to Apply Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply today by submitting your application before the deadline on 16/08/2024. Join us at Tavyside Health Centre, where your expertise and dedication will be valued and rewarded.
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