Job summary Registered Staff Nurse - RGH Ward 5, Gastroenterology We are looking for a registered nurse with a keen interest in Gastroenterology nursing.
The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in Ward 5 an Acute Medical/Gastroenterology ward.
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 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 Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists, in relation to individual patient requirements and planned programme's of care.
Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurses to join our team on Ward 5 at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
We are looking for staff who have an interest insupporting and treating patients with chronic and acute Gastroenterology conditions.
We are looking for motivated, caring individuals who strive to achieve high standards of care for all patients.
The post holder will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work as a team on their own initiative.
Staff will be required to be well organised and have time good time management skills and the ability to work as part of a team or on their own initiative with high standards.
There will be opportunities for internal development as the University Health Board has a dedicated training and development department offering a wide range of in house courses.
We also have close links with the University of Glamorgan to support your ongoing professional development which you will be required to demonstrate as part of re-validation.
Informal visits are encouraged.
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 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve 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 Qualification Essential UK NMC PIN Experience Essential Degree in nursing Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Excellent communication skills