We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted via the email account you used to apply for this post; therefore, please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.
Job Overview
Registered Nurse - 2/3 Rhymney Ward - Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
We are excited and proud to offer an opportunity to become part of our dynamic Surgical Nursing Team. Ward 2/3 is designed to provide a variety of surgical procedures and care to all our elective pathway surgical patients. As such, it offers excellent opportunities to expand your experience in surgical nursing and provides experience in treating a wide range of complex surgical conditions. It is a well-led ward managed by a highly focused and friendly team of experienced nurses.
Main duties of the job
* To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care using an agreed patient pathway.
* To act as a patient advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.
* To work within agreed policies and procedures.
* Participate in relevant data collection for clinical trials.
* To liaise and communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team in the planning and delivery of patient care.
* To maintain accurate records/standards for documentation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
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 speciality 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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications And/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse/Nursing Degree/Diploma.
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of post-registration study and training.
* Teaching/mentorship qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care.
* Interest in developing nursing skills.
* Experience of providing holistic nursing care.
Desirable criteria
* Clear understanding of clinical governance framework.
* Implements evidence-based practice.
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
* Clear understanding of contract of care.
* Ability to document details clearly and accurately.
* Clear understanding of consent process.
* Basic IT skills.
Desirable criteria
* Awareness of ABUHB policies. Knowledge of risk and incident reporting policy.
* Appreciation of audit and research methodologies.
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