Practice Nurse - Position Description
Job Title: Practice Nurse
Reports to: GP Partner
Purpose: To provide clinical patient care, screening and immunisation services, patient education and assist in the management of chronic disease in the practice population.
Duties: The duties undertaken by the practice nurse can vary based on the skills of the nurse and the size, location and demographics of the practice. List relevant duties as required and include below clause:
In addition to your normal duties, you may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your position and in line with your level of competency.
Duties may include:
Clinical Tasks
· Phlebotomy
· Administration of injections & immunisations
· Wound care & dressings
· Cervical smears
· Ear irrigation
· Spirometry
· Audiometry
· Electrocardiograph (ECG)
· Blood pressure monitoring
· Application of 24hr blood pressure monitors
· Health assessments
· Chronic disease management activities
· Triage & advice
· Patient education & health promotion activities
· Minor surgery assistance
· Cardiopulmonary resuscitation/basic life support activities
· Emergency care
· Cryotherapy
· Antenatal & postnatal care
· STI screening
· Methadone maintenance
· Occupational health assessments
Administrative tasks
· Liaise with other health professionals in the community and hospitals
· Co-write and regularly review practice protocols
· Conduct audits of patient care and practice services
· Sterilise and maintain surgical instruments
· Maintain emergency equipment
· Maintain treatment room stock & cold chain compliance
· Manage practice recall systems and disease registers
· Manage infection control
· Maintain HIQA compliance
· Process repeat prescription requests
Key Competencies
Professional & technical expertise
· Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of clinical skills, in scope of practice.
· Demonstrate proficiency in delivering health promotion and preventative care advice and education.
· Operate practice management software and other required applications effectively.
Clinical governance
· Ensure care is patient-focused and delivered within clinical standards and practice policies.
· Maintain awareness of current legislation to ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations.
· Demonstrate understanding of workplace health and safety principles.
· Ensure quality systems and procedures are in place and reviewed regularly.
· Participate in quality improvement processes with the practice team to bring efficiencies to patient care and practice processes and procedures.
Professional development
· Undertake continuing professional development in line with national registration requirements.
Communication & interpersonal skills
· Demonstrate high level communication and interpersonal skills, remaining calm and professional under pressure.
· Communicate effectively with hospitals, community agencies and laboratories to coordinate patient care.
· Maintain trust and confidentiality with all stakeholders.
Teamwork & collaboration
· Demonstrate a high level of team work, support, engagement and communication with the practice team.
· Work as an inclusive member of the clinical team, providing appropriate mentoring and guidance for registrars, medical students and non-clinical staff.
Planning & organising
· Demonstrate patient-focused, goal-orientated approach.
· Maintain accurate documentation using clinical software, IT and information management procedures, including recall/reminder systems.
· Implement accurate claiming and billing procedures to ensure practice viability.
· Manage supplies and clinical resources within budget.
Judgement & problem-solving
· Identify critical issues, consider options and develop practical solutions.
· Decide on appropriate solution, implement and monitor effectiveness.
Self-management
· Adapt to change willingly and effectively.
· Take responsibility for own tasks and performance.
· Act with confidence without direct supervision (where appropriate).
Selection Criteria
To be set according to individual practice requirements, examples below.
Essential
· Registered General Nurse with An Bord Altranais
· 2 years post-graduate experience (example only, some practices may require 5 years)
Desirable
· Certificate, Diploma or Higher Diploma in Practice Nursing/BSc Nursing/MSc Nursing
· Certificate/Diploma in Asthma/COPD/Diabetes/Heart Disease Care
· Certificate in Cervical Screening
· 2 years general practice experience
· Previous experience with our practice management software (name)
Pay: €24.00-€28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
