Staff Nurse, Ward 10 (Stroke), Prince Charles Hospital
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
We provide healthcare services to people living in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough areas, serving a population of around 450,000. Our vision is to care for our communities and patients by preventing ill-health, promoting better health, providing excellent services and reducing the need for inpatient care wherever possible through the provision of strengthened home, primary and community care.
The post is that of a Staff Nurse and the post holder will be expected to undertake duties in ward 10 PCH. They will carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the patient/client in accordance with agreed protocols. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed, and meet Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB requirements, as well as NMC Standards and Codes of Conduct.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
* Be responsible for the management of a group of patients, and occasionally take charge of the ward/department, and its resources for the duration of their duty.
* Maintain high standards of patient care.
* Ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
* Support and supervise junior staff.
* Maintain accurate, current, comprehensive and concise records concerning the condition of the client, in accordance with NMC Standards for Record & Record Keeping and the UHB's Patient Record Policy.
* Liaise with appropriate Clinical Specialists, including Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Clinical Nurse Specialists, in relation to individual patient requirements and planned programmes of care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
* We listen, learn and improve.
* We treat everyone with respect.
* We all work together as one team.
* We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Registration
* UK NMC PIN holder.
Skills and Experience
* Interpersonal and communication skills.
* Able to work within a large multi-disciplinary team.
* Previous stroke care experience.
* Standard keyboard skills.
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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