An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registered Staff Nurse to work within our modern forward-thinking Cardiology Unit at Glangwili General Hospital.
The unit consists of 6 Acute Coronary Care beds and 7 Cardiac Stepdown beds. We also have the facility to monitor 14 Telemetry beds on adjoining wards.
We care for patients admitted with a variety of conditions including myocardial infarction, heart failure, endocarditis, cardiac arrhythmias, cardioversions, pulmonary embolisms, and strokes requiring thrombolysis.
Glangwili's Cardiac Care Unit is also the repatriation centre for Hywel Dda for ST elevation patients post-primary percutaneous cardiac intervention. Working closely with our four Cardiac Consultants, we offer a permanent pacemaker, transesophageal echocardiography, and dobutamine stress echo service for the whole of Hywel Dda University Health Board.
As part of our friendly, supportive, professional team, you will work closely with other specialties within the Hospital caring for acutely ill patients who need cardiac monitoring on the unit. We encourage anyone with an interest in cardiac nursing to apply. We encourage staff development and training and support for successful applicants will be provided.
Full and part-time hours will be considered.
Interviews to be held on 12/12/24.
Main duties of the job
Assess the patients' nursing needs, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care. Assess patient's suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist in complex discharge planning.
Carries out procedures in relation to care of patients e.g. catheterisation, removal of sutures, aseptic technique. Ensure that the patient is safely prepared for investigations and escorted to/from theatre. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Ensure the principles set out in the Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high-quality service for service users. Ensure that patients and carers/relatives are involved in the planning and delivery of care, acknowledging personal beliefs, identity, and preferences of service users.
Ensure patient needs are met by working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
Registered with the NMC to enable them to practice within their profession and acts in accordance with the NMC's Code of Conduct. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all resources within the area are used to an optimum effect.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private, and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Current NMC Registration
Desirable
* Degree in Nursing
* Evidence of post-registration study and training e.g., POVA
* Evidence of post-registration study and training e.g., Child Protection
* Evidence of post-registration study and training e.g., Intermediate Life Support if required in a clinical setting
Experience
Essential
* Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
* Experience of providing holistic nursing care
* Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable
* Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
* Implement evidence-based practice
Language Abilities
Desirable
* Welsh speaker
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
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