We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our supportive and skilled Nursing team in: Pre-operative Assessment, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.
We are looking for a Nurse that is passionate & motivated about delivering the best care possible, who have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.
The ability to travel between sites may be required.
Main duties of the job
The Pre-assessment services on the 4 acute sites are essential to ensure patients are seen and reviewed prior to receiving surgical care, and the peri-operative experience is safe and high quality. The nursing staff deploy a combination of telephone and face-to-face pre-operative assessments for both day case and inpatient surgery.
If you are motivated and keen to learn, this is the post for you. The team are friendly, supportive and focused on providing safe care for patients undergoing elective surgery.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 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
1. RGN with relevant post registration experience
2. Mentorship/Preceptorship qualification or equivalent
3. BLS trained
4. Knowledge of current pre-assessment services and national guidelines
5. Understanding of Clinical Governance
6. Understanding of Quality improvement
Desirable
1. Surgical or Orthopaedic relevant courses
2. Immediate life support
3. Clinical examination course or willing to work towards
4. Chest auscultation skills
5. Advanced clinical skills
6. Able to undertake/interpret ECG recordings or willing to work towards
7. Leadership qualification or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
1. Relevant surgical/orthopaedic/anaesthetic experience
2. Proficient clinician
3. Well developed clinical skills
4. Previous evidence of audit and research
Desirable
1. Previous experience of pre-operative assessment or Day Surgery
2. Experience in clinical examination skills
Language Skills
Desirable
1. Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Withybush General Hospital
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
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