General Practice Nurse

General Practice Nurse - Newbridge Medical  Here at, Newbridge Medical, Primary Care Centre, Station Rd, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 XD45Centric Health, we put our patients first and aim to provide them with the best possible care within the community. As we endeavour to expand as a Company, we are looking for the right people to join our teams and help us deliver the right kind of innovative care that we strive towards. As one of the first lines to our patients, our General Practice Nurses are vital to this initiative as they continue to provide clinical nursing, health promotion, and screening in our GP Practices. We are now looking for an approachable, committed, and professional Registered General Nurse who would like to join our team. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate courteous, sincere, and sensitive patient service, whilst also committing to quality and excellent patient care in the practice. The right candidate will need to have a passion for both Healthcare and the fast-paced culture of a growing company. You will need excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Position Requirements:Must be a Registered General Nurse with the NMBIExperience in PhlebotomyHave 2 years of post-graduate experienceExcellent interpersonal, communication, organisational, and telephone skillsComputer literateExcellent written and spoken EnglishFlexible attitude to changing work practices Specific Job Details:Location: Newbridge Link:  https://www.centricgp.ie/newbridge-medicalContract: Permanent Full Time role 35 hours per week Working Hours & Pattern: 5 days per week - Monday - Friday Hours: 35Salary Range: €26 - €28 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits of working with Centric Health:Pension: The company will match a 5% employee contribution monthly.Access to our Employee Assistance Programme to speak to an independent trusted advisor regarding any personal issues or challenges. Dependent family members living at home are also included.Sick Leave: Upon completion of your probation, the Company will pay a basic salary totalling a maximum of 2 weeks of your contracted hours.GP Visits:  All Centric employees plus immediate family are eligible for discounted GP visits, in our Centric Health Practices.Indemnity: Indemnity is covered under the Company’s policy.Birthday Day OffMaternity Leave / Paternity Leave Flexible Working hours, no weekendsProfessional development support Position Requirements:Must be a Registered General Nurse with the NMBIExperienced in PhlebotomyExcellent interpersonal, communication, and telephone skillsComputer literateExcellent organisational skillsExcellent written and spoken EnglishFlexible attitude to changing work practices Roles & Responsibilities:ImmunisationAdministering Infant, childhood, flu, and other vaccinations  Travel MedicineAdministering travel vaccinationsTravel Advice Chronic Disease ManagementCholesterol testing & dietary adviceBlood pressure monitoringNursing management of chronic respiratory disease & diabetes Female HealthCervical ScreeningFamily Planning Sexual HealthOpportunistic STI screeningSexual Health advice Skin/Wound CareTreatment of venous leg ulcers and other skin injuriesAssessment and treatment of skin lacerationsNursing management of skin conditions – eczema, psoriasisGeneral Nursing DutiesHealth promotion and educationTelephone triage and advicePhlebotomyEar IrrigationAdministering prescribed long-term medications/injections Key Skills - What we look for in our employees:Patient FocusThe ability to remain calm, professional, and polite in dealing with our patients and colleagues Personal IntegrityBe professional in your approach to your workBe honest and reliableBe trustworthy and respectful TeamworkBuild and maintain good relationships with all colleaguesBe willing to take on jobs to balance the team workloadAim to communicate well with people at all levels Develop yourself and othersBe motivated to learn and developSupport, encourage, and motivate othersCoach, guide, and give constructive feedback to others Centric Health is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.