Registered General Nurse- Band 5 in Newry

Job Location: Newry

Job Type: Part time - 20hrs available

About Duality Healthcare: Duality Healthcare is Northern Ireland's leading provider of Private General Practice & Primary Care. Together with patients, we are re-inventing General Practice. We pride ourselves on our patient-centred approach, ensuring that everyone receives the highest standard of care.

Job Overview: A Duality Healthcare Registered Nurse works collaboratively with clinicians in delivering high quality patient care across a range of services including blood tests, spirometry, ECGs, wellness checks, and routine observations. The role will involve supervision of healthcare assistants, coordinating and delegating tasks within their scope of practice, assisting with clinical procedures, providing essential administrative support, and ensuring a seamless patient experience, all while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision, support and leadership to Healthcare Assistants.
• Allocate and delegate duties appropriately according to competence, training and scope of practice.
• Support induction, training and competency assessment of all new HCAs.
• Liaise with the Regional Operational Manager to ensure safe staffing.
• Escalate concerns to the Practice Coordinator, Lead Nurse, Regional Operational Manager, as applicable.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in infection prevention and control activities and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure consultation rooms are prepared and checked daily for each clinic e.g. clean, PPE replenished, maintaining accurate records of same.
• Equipment cleaning in line with infection control procedures, maintaining accurate records of same.
• Chaperoning and assisting GPs and Consultants.
• Phlebotomy the taking of, labelling and sending of blood, urine and stool samples according to clinic protocols and laboratory requirements.
• Measuring and recording of patient physiological demographics including automated blood pressure, height, weight, waist/chest circumference and other measurements.
• ECG Monitoring.
• Urine testing dipstick and pregnancy testing.
• Health checks and wellness assessments.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient notes within the electronic system.
• Stock control, stock ordering, stock rotation and clinical room preparation, maintaining accurate records of same.
• Respond appropriately to clinical emergencies within the practice setting.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Maintain active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and comply with the NMC Code.
• Participate in continuing professional development and mandatory training.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection legislation.
• Participate in clinical audit and service development initiatives.

This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
• Minimum of one years post-registration experience.
• Experience in Outpatient or treatment room nursing.
• Competence in phlebotomy, ECGs, wound management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring support staff.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work across 7 days a week.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in private healthcare or general practice settings.
• Experience with electronic patient record systems such as EMIS.
• Ability to travel to other clinics if and as required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Rates
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Potential for growth within the organisation.
• Training & Development.

Application Process:

An AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure Check will be required for this position. Duality Healthcare Northern Ireland Ltd adheres to the AccessNI Code of Practice, a copy of which can be made available upon request. Please note, having a criminal conviction does not necessarily exclude you from employment. Duality Healthcare NI Ltd recruits according to our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy and Storage & Handling Policy, copies of which can be made available upon request.

Duality Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join us at Duality Healthcare and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients while enjoying a flexible and rewarding career.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV.

Closing Date: Tuesday 11th August

Interviews will be held week commencing 17th August 2026.