Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Registered Staff Nurse, Ward 11 Prince Charles Hospital
The post is that of a Generic Staff Nurse and the post holder will be expected to undertake duties in a Ward/Department of Acute Medical Wards, and in Community Hospitals. The post holder 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.
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.
* Be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
* Be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
* Be responsible for the support and supervision of junior staff.
* Be responsible for maintaining 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 the appropriate Clinical Specialists i.e. Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists, in relation to individual patient requirements and planned programmes of care.
Main duties of the job
At Ward 11 Prince Charles Hospital, we are continually striving to improve patients' experiences and outcomes. Staff are committed to ongoing professional development and you will benefit from mentorship and the support of an experienced and enthusiastic multi-professional team, committed to the delivery of excellent patient care.
We are looking for dynamic, forward-thinking and committed nurses to join our dedicated team. The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering high-quality person-centred care. We have fantastic opportunities for you to develop your clinical skills and knowledge in an environment that is conducive to learning. Ward 11 specialises in diabetes and endocrinology.
Within the Medical Directorate, we provide all new staff with an induction period.
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
* Active UK NMC Registration.
Experience
* Previous experience of working in a ward environment.
* Taken charge of ward/department.
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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