GP Practice Nurse Required in Castletown Clinic in Dundalk Co.Louth.

50 minutes from Dublin.

60 minutes from Belfast.

In Castletown Clinic we are a GP training practice. We currently have two full time GPs and a student GP training in the practice, two part-time nurses and an excellent administration team.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST EITHER BE QUALIFIED AS A NURSE OR AS A DUAL NURSE AND MIDWIFE AND MUST BE REGISTERED WITH AN BORD ALTRANAIS or THE NMBI.

Role Responsibilities:

General Nursing

Phone triage
Phlebotomy/Venesection
Ear Lavage
Injections
Stock Control
Provisions and maintenance of emergency equipment
Assisting in clinical audits

Health Screening

24-hour BP Monitor
Phlebotomy
BP Monitoring
ECG
BMI
Referral national screening programmes; BreastCheck, CervicalCheck, BowelScreen and DiabeticRetinaScreen

Respiratory

Management of Asthma and COPD
Education in inhaler technique
Management of acute exacerbations
Pulmonary Rehab
Spirometry

Female Health and Obstetric Care

Reproductive Health; Pre-Conceptual Advice, Ante-natal, Post-natal care and Infant feeding
Hormonal contraception advice
Non-hormonal contraception advice
Breast Health and disease
Menstruation
Sexual Health
Cervical Screening

Immunisations

Administration of childhood vaccines in accordance with National Guidelines including PCV, Men B, 6 in 1, MMR, HIB, and Rotavirus oral vaccine
Travel vaccines including Hep A+B, malaria prophylaxis and general travel advice
Seasonal Flu Vaccines
Pneumonia vaccine and vaccination of high-risk groups
Vaccination in pregnancy

Chronic Disease Management & Monitoring The Long-Term Conditions

Structured chronic disease management programme to prevent and manage patient chronic disease, notably; Type 2 Diabetes, Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Cardiovascular disease including heart failure, heart attack (angina), stroke and irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation)
Monitoring of long-term conditions e.g., Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Thyroid disease, multimorbidities

Communication

Managing routine consultations including phone triage
Taking a history and giving results
Dealing with patient’s specific needs
Identifying and overcoming barriers
Communicating with external agencies
Delegation and accountability
Communicating with the practice team

Diabetes Care

Management and Education
Screen for long term complications
Referral to structured education programs

Benefits:

Half Day Wednesdays
On-site free parking
20 days annual leave

If you would like to apply for this position please forward on your CV or contact kiernankarina@gmail.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €26.00-€29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week

Schedule:

Flexitime
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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