registered nurse Bristol, England
Job description
The main duties and expectations of the role are as follows: As a team member, responsible for all aspects of Treatment Room care as an autonomous practitioner eg. Cervical Cytology, Babies/childrens immunisations, Immunisations, and vaccinations (travel), Leg ulcers, Urinalysis, Complex and compression bandaging, Wound management, Blood Glucose Monitoring, ECGs, Minor Injuries, Venepuncture, Ear syringing To provide a high quality of patient/client care Participate in setting standards for care and auditing clinical outcomes Involved in team discussions & meetings to ensure best practice Responsible for the assessment implementation and evaluation of programmes of care & delegating as appropriate Promote & participate in maintaining a safe comfortable & therapeutic environment Provide clinical support to team colleagues Operate a flexible caseload and prioritise care Participate in developing strategies and implementing health promotion programmes for clients and carers Facilitate screening clinics as required Take responsibility for the safe storage and administration of drugs and equipment also use of Patient Group Directives as part of the patients care Provide specialised nursing care in a variety of settings by holistic assessment, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care Participate in setting and monitoring standards to ensure effective care ensuring delivery of evidence-based practice Carrying out nursing procedures necessitating dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination Provide information, advice and support to patients face to face and via the telephone
