The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. To contribute to the smooth running of the department in terms of taking charge of the department in the absence of the department manager and deputy, assisting in all clinical areas as required. To participate in the education, development, and supervision of other staff members. To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
This post is Fixed Term/Secondment for 1 year to cover maternity leave.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
1. Assess patients' nursing needs, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
2. Ensure the principles set out in the Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high-quality service for patients and clients.
3. Maintain patients' nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
4. Ensure that patients and carers/relatives are involved in the planning and delivery of care.
5. Ensure patient needs are met by working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
6. Ensure that effective communication is established and maintained with patients and carers/relatives, taking accurate message information on the phone or from seniors, relaying all environmental and patient information to the nurse in charge and remain polite and courteous at all times.
7. Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/families, including patients with special needs/learning disabilities or other barriers to communication.
8. Assess patient's suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist in complex discharge planning.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* Meets all essential criteria
* Meets all desirable criteria
Skills
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Experience
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* Meets all desirable criteria
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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