Anti Coagulation Nurse

at  Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Anticoagulant Service for a registered nurse to join the team.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic RN to join the existing team of registered nurses to support provide support to patients referred to the Anticoagulation Nursing team. Some experience would be beneficial but training will be provided.
The Anticoagulation nursing team provide services at Royal Gwent, Ystrad and Nevill Hall sites but the base will be Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport
To be aware of and demonstrate practice based upon current advances in anticoagulation nursing.
To provide expert clinical advice to patients, relatives, carers and other health care professionals.
To monitor the anticoagulation needs of patients within the INR / anticoagulation system.
To be competent and proficient with obtaining Venous blood samples.
To ensure the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness.
To demonstrate competence in the adjustment of dosing regimens for anticoagulation within agreed Health Board and International Guidelines.
To assist the line manager to continually develop the service to support the needs of the community i.e Hub Clinics.
To instigate investigations for DVT and advise upon current treatment regimens.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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