Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £17.06 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £17.06 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Durham, DL14 6AB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A2538-25-0000 |
Summary
Working within guidelines and protocols undertake and record: Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis , Temperature, pulse and respiratory rate, Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index , Measurement of legs for compression hosiery , ECGs, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring . Doppler ultrasound measurement , Measurement of airway (FeNo) Obtain venous blood samples from individuals for investigation. Administer medications by injection with the appropriate legal authorisation. (PGD) Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips and staples. Take samples for the cervical screening programme according to recognised standards. Administer vaccines to adults and children according to the UK immunisation schedule. Provide a pre-travel health service including administration of vaccines and advice after undertaking appropriate risk assessment. Administer prescribed therapies such as contraceptive injections, vitamin B12, and depo neuroleptic medications recognising side effects and contraindications.