Day Surgery Ward Nurse/ Practitioner

at  Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Join Our Team at the Day Surgery Unit Nevill Hall Hospital!
We are looking for highly motivated Ward Nurse/Practitioners to join our versatile Day Surgery Ward team. Responsibilities include pre & post op care for adult surgical patients. The unit is a 5-day service with plans of development within the surgical services.
The successful applicant will need to be committed to the educational needs of the department and be expected to promote the high standards of patient care provided by Aneurin Bevan University Hospital.
The Day Surgery Unit (DSU) is a busy unit currently running 5 Theatres, specialising in a range of surgical disciplines including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Plastics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Pain.
Staff are expected to support other sites within the health board, when necessary, thus the successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility within the service
The post holder will be required to work as a competent member of the Day Surgery team within the unit. Practitioners are required to maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the senior members of the clinical staff. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for adult patients. With experience they may be expected to take charge of the ward in the absence of the Team Lead. There is an expectation to work in accordance with the standards set by the Nursing/Midwifery/HCP Professional Bodies, and in accordance with Trust Policies and Guidelines.
Previous perioperative experience is desirable, but training can be given.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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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