An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the Rheumatology team based in Nevill Hall Hospital. If you are a highly motivated, dynamic individual with excellent caring and communication skills we would welcome your application.
To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care in connection with the Rheumatology day case service.
To contribute to the smooth running of the Rheumatology day units at NHH and YYF, through acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities.
To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
To work closely with, and assist, the Nurse Specialist in the running of the
Rheumatology day case units, including the assessment and monitoring
of patients receiving rheumatology, Biologic, and Osteoporosis therapies.
Assist the Nurse Specialist in the development of a nurse-led service to
assess and monitor patients suitable for rheumatology, Biologic and
Osteoporosis therapies.
Work particularly closely with the nursing and medical staff of wards with
rheumatology in-patients to provide an integrated service for
Rheumatology patients.
To assist in developing an environment which supports the value of
nursing care.
To take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and
evaluation of patient care within Rheumatology.
Educate patients and/or carers to administer subcutaneous injections.
To be committed to and take responsibility for the quality of care delivered.
To liaise and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team in
the planning and delivery of patient care, during an episode of care.
To be aware of and demonstrate practice based on current advances in
nursing.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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