Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Nurse to join our regional District Nursing Single Point of Access.

We have one 22.5 hour position available.The successful applicant will provide virtual professional, holistic nursing support to patients, carers and families within the community setting, delivered with compassion, dignity and respect. This post will require an individual that has a commitment to continuous professional development.

Applicants to have good IT skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills with a flexible and adaptable approach to changing work patterns.We offer mentorship, working life balance and exciting professional development opportunities to meet your needs.

The post holder will be involved in triaging urgent and non-urgent nursing care to patients in their own homes and other community settings. They will deliver care to complex patients in the community.

Main duties of the job

Single Point of Access Staff Nurse band 5 position to cover the District Nursing Single Point of Access Service.

The staff nurse will be required to provide professional triage and support to patients, carers and families.

The member of staff will be required to function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, assess individual patient's care needs and subsequently develop, implement and evaluate appropriate plans of care.

The role will also include the supervision and instruction of unqualified and junior members of nursing staff.

The members of staff would be required to attend training to maintain mandatory skills alongside developing new skills to meet the provision of care required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job description

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

Essential

• NMC Registration, Adult Branch

Desirable

• Community Nursing Experience

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in mentorship
• Experience of managing individuals with long term conditions
• Good IT skills with working knowledge of MS Office
• Triage experience

Desirable

• Experience of wound care, diabetes management
• Experience of working within Single Point of Access environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Holds Uk driving licence with access to car for work purposes

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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