An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Community Nurse based in Tenby.
The role will allow you to support the management of a delegated caseload within the Community Nursing Team providing high quality and complex care management to patients in their own homes, with the guidance and support of an experienced District Nurse Team Leader.
The post holder will ensure high standards of care are delivered to patients and their families/carers within the home or clinic environment. This includes liaising with staff, patient/carers and other agencies/organisations as required to ensure appropriate delegation of duties and risk management, whilst ensuring effective communication between those involved in the care package. Pembrokeshire's Community Nursing Teams have a wide-ranging nursing skill mix and pride themselves on supporting professional development and improving high standards of community practice in line with current health policy.
This post is worked over a 7-day period including weekends and bank holidays.
The post holder will need the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
1. Be flexible and adaptable in order to accommodate the needs of the service, contribute to the performance of the community nursing team, and develop professionally within the role.
2. Assessment of nursing needs, deciding on the use of appropriate assessment tools, to plan appropriate nursing care, deciding on frequency of visits, deciding when care should be reviewed, altering care plan accordingly, in conjunction with the District Nurse Team Leader.
3. Work alone and with confidence to make decisions without supervision, in line with the Health Board Lone Worker policy.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 28/01/2025.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
* Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult)
* Current NMC Registration
* Evidence of personal continuing development, statutory and mandatory training
* Awareness of Health Board policies, procedures and guidelines
* Ability to relate theory to practice
* Understanding of primary health care working
Desirable
* Post-registration experience, in acute services.
* Teaching and assessing
* Understanding of clinical governance, health & safety, risk management awareness
* Community experience
* Willing to undertake further training as necessary.
* Evidence of post-registration education - Diploma / Degree Level
Experience
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
* Able to relate theory to practice through reflective skills
Desirable
* Relevant community experience
* Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the community
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Tenby Cottage Hospital
Gas Lane
Tenby
SA70 8AG
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