The post holder will work as part of a team of ward-based nursing staff and will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and non-direct care for the benefit of the patient and will be in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
Work within core competency framework and expected to deliver a range of basic nursing duties to patients linked clearly to minimum training requirements providing competency to practice.
Required to carry out a range of assigned tasks, participating in the delivery of basic nursing duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a ward-based team assist in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care, acting in a professional manner at all times.
Assist in the adequate nutrition and hydration of individual patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. Participate in food monitoring and complete documentation accurately.
Assist in ensuring that the ward area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with Health Board Policies.
Communicate daily with patients and relatives, ward staff and ward visitors, ensuring a polite, respectful, and courteous manner.
Communicate effectively with patients, negotiate care using tact and persuasive skills, and overcome any barriers to understanding, e.g., blind or deaf patients, those with speech difficulties.
Use effective communication skills within the ward/department and with all members of the team, patients, relatives, and personnel from other departments.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
* Can demonstrate clear transferable skills valid to the health care setting equivalent to NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health Care or equivalent
* ECDL Formal qualification (not necessarily in health care setting)
Aptitude and Abilities
* Can verbalise a caring attitude
* Clear communication skills both oral and written
* Note patient progress in the nursing care evaluation
* Participation in meetings
* Participation within the team in care monitoring, audit and evaluation fundamentals of care
* Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations:
o Temperature
o Pulse
o Respiration
o Blood pressure
o Blood glucose monitoring
o Fluid input/output monitoring
o Bowel motions
o Dietary intake
Aptitudes and Capabilities
* Ability to speak Welsh
Values
* To be able to work during antisocial hours.
* Be able to demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues
Other
* Ability to undertake work during unsocial hours
* Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues
* Ability to travel
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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