Practice Nurse

Duties include, but are not limited to: - To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice - To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead. -To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager - To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programme. - To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes - To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing - To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health - As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF - As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions -To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice. -To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages