An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse within the Discharge Lounge Team in Withybush General Hospital. This is a part-time post for 22.5 hours.
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
They will assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participate in the education, development, and supervision of other staff members. Work alongside the nursing team members, providing support to junior colleagues in the provision of direct care.
Demonstrate the Health Board's values in everything that you do in the work environment.
Key responsibilities include:
* Assess the patients' nursing needs, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care to ensure delivery of effective patient care.
* Accept patients suitable for discharge following medical review and with discharge planning arrangements.
* Work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams ensuring excellent communication, especially in relation to discharge planning.
* Carry out procedures in relation to care of patients, e.g., dressing changes, Tinzaparin education, aseptic technique.
* Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private, and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in four main hospitals, five community hospitals, two integrated care centres, and several other community settings. We are committed to supporting our staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism, thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.
The Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet the minimal desirable Welsh language requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, including people with disabilities and those from ethnic minorities.
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