Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate AdvancedPractitioners who can be from a Nursing or Paramedic background that haveexperience in Primary and/or Urgent care and are educated to an advanced levelof practice with the ability to work autonomously.
Main duties of the job Successful applicant will be able to manage acute illnessand minor ailments.
They will refer independently as appropriate, arrange andinterpret investigations.
They will be able to understand complex situationsand use a range of skills to decide the best course of action.
About us The Oaks Medical Centre & Blackwood Health Centre have a fantastic opportunity for an ANP to join the team.
The Oaks/Blackwood are forward thinking and progressive organisations with two main objectives, firstly to become an employer of choice that secondly, delivers first class care to their patients.An excellent package awaits the right candidate which will include flexibility, being part of an incredibly supportive team and with opportunities to develop and progress into a senior role within the practice.The Practice is now actively encouraging its Same Day Team to not just to get involved, but to assist and lead on projects that achieve our two main business aims highlighted above.
Of course, time is given and protected to do this.
Job description Job responsibilities Able to understand highly complex situations /information , working with patients with acute, non-acute and chronicillnesses and using a range of skills to decide the best course of action froma range of options and consider the implications of each of theseBe able to manage clinical uncertaintyBe able to manage conflictWillingness to undergo education and trainingWillingness to work towards professional and performanceMinimum 3 years NP experienceTelephone triageAble to manage acute illness, long term conditions andminor ailments for all ages from birth onwards.Refer patients independently as appropriateArrange and interpret appropriate investigationsHigh level of clinical skills and competency relevant tothe role Person Specification Experience Essential 3 years Nurse Practitioner experience, Time management and flexibility, Provide training to other staff.
Qualifications Essential RGN/RN MSc Nursing Extended and supplementary prescribing Minimum 3 years NP experience Telephone triage Refer patients independently High level of clinical skills Desirable Family planning certificate Diabetes certificate Pediatric clinical skills