Staff Nurse - Specialist Palliative Care
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.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical/specialist area participate in the education, development, and supervision of other staff members.oAssuming all reasonable precautions for a safe and secure environment for self and others in accordance with Health and Safety legislation reporting any areas of concern to the Nurse in ChargeoPromote excellence and improve standards of nursing care by being involved in audit within the clinical area e.g. infection control auditsoParticipate in the monitoring of standards and quality of nursing care, through benchmarking, audit, and research.oParticipate in patient and public involvement activities, promote people's equality, diversity, and rights.
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 responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC registered
* Registered Nurse (e.g. MH or LD)
* Clear understanding of consent process
Experience
* Experience of providing holistic nursing care
Aptitude and abilities
* Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used
* Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others, or: Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
* Ability to work under pressure
* Clear understanding of contract of care
* Ability to document details clearly and accurately and have IT skills
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
* Ability to travel within geographical area
* Able to work hours flexibly
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.
£30,420 to £37,030 a yearper annum pro rata
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