What is a Parish Nurse?
Parish Nurses are Registered Nurses, employed through a local church or Christian organisation. They promote health through health education, advice and spiritual care, to people of all faiths or none.
Parish nurses serve as an additional layer of support for individuals and communities, offering holistic care that encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Parish Nursing Ministries UK stands as the only body in the UK where Registered Nurses can attain certification in Parish Nursing. Once established, PNMUK extends continuous professional guidance to all Parish Nurses, whether on a part-time, full-time, paid, or volunteer basis.
What Parish Nurses Do
Parish Nurses work with people of all ages and backgrounds, of any faith or none. Here are just some of the ways Parish Nurses can support the local community.
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They can help to prevent hospital admissions by identifying and supporting people who are at risk of admission or have early signs of conditions like high blood pressure.
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They can support people who are struggling with their mental health and on their recovery journey. ​
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They train and coordinate volunteers to help in community needs like combatting loneliness. ​
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They encourage exercise and healthy nutrition, so that preventable diseases are less likely to ensue. ​
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They can organise events where other healthcare professionals are invited to speak on health issues; such as men's breakfast groups, health fair, or courses on stress management and wellbeing.
Becoming a Parish Nurse
If you are a Registered Nurse interested in parish nursing, you can attend one of our virtual Explore Online sessions to learn more. You can also request a Digital Information Pack for you, your church/organisation to learn more about how PNMUK can support you in setting up your parish nursing service.
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We also post vacancies for Parish Nurse positions around the country.
PNMUK
Professional Development
At PNMUK, we’re passionate about equipping and supporting parish nurses to serve their communities with whole-person care and clinical excellence. We facilitate meaningful parish nursing opportunities, providing the connections and resources needed to thrive in this unique ministry.
Our comprehensive professional development ensures every parish nurse is supported, confident, and continually growing in their role.
As a respected leader in the Faith in Nursing movement, PNMUK champions the integration of faith and health, shaping the future of wholistic care across the UK.
