Job overview

CURRENT FULL NMC REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a ‘can do’ attitude. 

The person will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.  Main objectives for the role are to contribute to the management of the ward/ theatre/ recovery/clinics/clinical area through acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities and to act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Professional Code of Conduct.

Maxillofacial, day surgery/theatre/recovery, clinic and wound care experience are desirable as well as additional nursing skills such as venepuncture and mentorship.  Being able to work as part of the team with computer literacy.  Shift pattern will be on Monday to Friday with no weekend or bank holidays (8 - 4 or 9-5) covering Royal Gwent Hospital and Nevil Hall sites.  Expected areas to work are outpatient clinics, day ward, 1^st stage recovery, dressings clinic and local anaesthetic theatre.

Main duties of the job

Assess patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.

Ensure the principles set out in the Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high quality service for patients and clients.

Maintain patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date.

Ensure that patients and carers/relatives are involved in the planning and delivery of care.

Ensure patient needs are met by working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.

Communication complex and sensitive information to patients/families, including patients with special needs/learning disabilities or other barriers to communication.

Carry out procedures in relation to care of patients eg., venepuncture, cannulation, removal of sutures.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020.  Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.