Welcome to the Wirral Practice Nurse Association
The Wirral Practice Nurse Association ( WPNA ) is run by Practice Nurses for Practice Nurses.
They are an independent group working to improve nurse practice and to provide ongoing education.
The WPNA meet at four to six weekly intervals at various venues throughout the Wirral.
Subscription charges are just £15 per annum (running from January to January).
and you can download our Registration Form here. (Microsoft Word format)
Next WPNA Meeting
Date: July 2009
Venue: Siam Restaurant, 101 Arrowe Road,
Greasby
Registration: 7pm Meeting: 7.15pm
Topic: Role out of Neuropathic
Pain Guidelines
Speaker: Dr David Price
Sponsor: Napp
WPNA Meetings - more info
Mission Statement
• To include all WPNA Nurses with up to date information
• To encorage unity, education and support within the group Wirral wide
• To share best practices across the board
• To improve quality of care for patients
• To heighten awareness of WPNA as a proactive group
Positions Available
Liscard Group Practice
1 session a week for baby immunisations
Details: Patsy Dodd
West Kirby Health Centre - 20 hrs - closing date 26th May
Vittoria Medical Centre - 15hrs - closing date 22nd May
Nurse Practitioner (new post) located in New Ferry
approx 24 hours /
wages negotiable
more details to follow
PRACTICE NURSE, Birkenhead
Drs Edwards, Green and Broadbelt
15 hours a week
Rate of pay:- £20,156 - £24,340 (pro rata dependent on experience)
A Practice Nurse is required to work in our friendly Doctors Surgery. The candidate must be conscientious, be able to work under pressure and have a flexible approach. There may be the opportunity for additional hours on a temporary basis.
The successful candidate should have the ability to work autonomously with the support of the Practice Nursing Team.
The following skills are desirable but not essential as training can be provided;
Chronic disease management
Health education/screening
Travel vaccination and Childhood immunisations
Venepuncture
Dressings
Ear syringing.
Womens health and contraception
For further information please contact Janine Keegan, Practice Manager on 0151 647 7181.
Applications by CV to Janine Keegan, Practice Manager, Vittoria Medical Centre, Vittoria Street, Birkenhead. CH41 3RH.
Closing date:- Friday 22th May 2009.
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st June 2009.