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Registered Nurse - Elizabeth Ward, St. Davids Hospital, Cardiff

Employer
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
Location
Cardiff
Salary
£28,834 to £35,099 per annum pro rata
Closing date
24 Oct 2024
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We are seeking a newly registered nurse with a passion to make a difference!St David's Hospital specialises in rehabilitation and complex care planning under the 'Discharge to Assess' model of care, which has been pioneering within NHS Wales. You will be part of an efficient and effective MDT, including volunteers and third sector who are all striving to provide a person centered care plan and assessment to aid rehabilitate and support discharge home.You will be a part of a dynamic team, promoting 'homefirst' approach.To work in our team, you'll need to demonstrate the core values as set out by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Kind and Caring, Respectful, Trust and Integrity and Personal Responsibility.You will be at the heart of everything we do, ensuring the patient receives the best possible care. In turn we will provide you with a friendly and supportive team as well as a full induction programme and an individual personal development plan to guide your career within your chosen role.We champion staff in academic learning, supported by proactive educational teams throughout the UHB, enabling staff to maximise their potential in providing safe and effective care.To further assist with your development, access to rotation schemes across Medicine can be explored to suit your personal objectives.Newly qualified staff will receive a supernumerary period to help you adapt to your new ward and role as a registered nurse.Informal discussions/visits are invited

Main duties of the job

Deliver high standards of care to patients and be responsible for a patient for which you have been allocated. Care will be in keeping with the philosophies and operational policies of the Health Board. Act in such a manner to safeguard the interest of patients in your care. Follow the nursing process of assess, plan, implement and evaluate programme of care for patients considering their physical psychological, social and spiritual needs. To escalate concerns about a patient's condition/deterioration to the most appropriate professional. Be aware of the legal requirement concerning the prescribing, control, security and administration of medication. Ability to delegate tasks to a range of staff. Awareness of Deprivation of Liberty safeguards, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act and the ability to raise safeguarding concerns as appropriate. Ability to completed observations of patients in your care and ability to recognise deterioration. Promote a positive image of the UHB at all times, acting as an ambassador/role model for the organisation and the nursing profession.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well,and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

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

  • Registration with NMC


Special knowledge

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification


Skills

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification


Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification


Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

St David's Hospital

Cowbridge Road East

Cardiff

CF11 9XB

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001-NMR402-1024

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