| Posting date: | 07 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,834.00 to £35,099.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28834.00 – £35099.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 October 2024 |
| Location: | Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | H9050-24-3196 |
Registered Nurse Roles and Qualifications
Registered Nurses play a crucial role in the healthcare system, providing essential care and support to patients. Their roles can vary widely depending on their specialization and the healthcare setting they work in.
Common Roles and Responsibilities
- Hospital Nurses: Provide direct patient care in various hospital departments, such as medical, surgical, emergency, and intensive care units.
- Community Nurses: Deliver care to patients in their homes or communities, focusing on preventive care, health education, and management of chronic conditions.
- Mental Health Nurses: Specialize in providing care for individuals with mental health conditions, working in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, or private practices.
- School Nurses: Promote the health and well-being of students, providing first aid, administering medications, and addressing health concerns.
- Nurse Educators: Teach nursing students and train other healthcare professionals.
- Nurse Managers: Oversee and coordinate nursing operations within a healthcare facility.
- Nurse Researchers: Conduct research to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Education Pathways:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN): A two-year program that provides a solid foundation in nursing principles and skills.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): A four-year program that offers a broader education, including courses in liberal arts and sciences.
- Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): A graduate-level program for individuals with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree who want to pursue a nursing career.
Additional Requirements:
- Licensure: Nurses must obtain a nursing license from the state or jurisdiction they plan to practice in.
- Continuing Education: Many states require RNs to complete continuing education courses to maintain their licenses.
- Specialization: Some RNs may choose to specialize in a particular area of nursing, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, or oncology, through additional education or certification programs.
Skills and Qualities
- Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and caring for patients’ needs and emotions.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Analyzing complex situations and making informed decisions.
- Communication Skills: Effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Organization and Time Management: Managing multiple tasks and prioritizing patient care.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in medication administration, documentation, and patient care.
- Adaptability: Being able to adjust to changing situations and work environments.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job overview
We are currently seeking to recruit highly motivated Registered Nurses to work within our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is responsible for delivering health care across a large geographical area including Newport, Abergavenny, Caerphilly, Ebbw Vale, Monmouth and Chepstow which includes two state of the art hospitals. If you are a student nurse due to qualify outside of Wales we would love to hear from you. This post would enable applicants to access the Journey of Excellence (JoE) professional development programme aligned to the learning and development opportunities offered within the Health Board.
We care for our patients 7 days a week, 24 hours a day so you will need to participate in a flexible shift system including nights and weekends.
We are committed to exploring innovative ways of working to enhance patient experience. We know that our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff and we aim to recruit and retain the best staff possible.
We want Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to be an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work. We know that feeling valued at work has a positive impact on both staff and patients and our Values and Behaviours Framework highlights our commitment to this.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
To apply for this job please visit findajob.dwp.gov.uk.