To undertake the role of General Practice Nurse, utilising agreed levels of decision making and clinical judgment to triage, assess and treat a diverse range of paediatric and adult patients presenting in General Practice
Ensure that patient health needs are met through the provision of the diagnosis and the management of patient conditions, within competency, through the assessment, treatment and review planning process in partnership with patients and families
Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients and relatives
The General Practice Nurse role encompasses that of clinician and educator
To work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting and delivering policy and procedures and contributing to the development and implementation of nursing services