Registered Nurse

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Job OverviewWe are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Nursing teams based at Withybush General Hospital.Opportunities are available in the following areas:A&E - houses 4 resuscitation beds, 12 major’s trolleys and has its own minor injuriesACDU –an acute medical Ward, focusing on short stay admissions, with a period of observations and assessmentsWard 1 -a Trauma and Orthopaedic ward specialising in trauma and elective procedures and the management of spinal/ hip fracturesWard 3 –Frailty Admissions Unit 72 hour turn around which is an exciting new unit putting the patient at the centre of careWard 4 -24 bedded emergency surgical ward specialising in general and colorectal surgeryWard 7 -General medicine/ gastroenterology with an interest in respiratory. We have a designated 4 bedded bay for Non-invasive ventilated patients.CCU –a 6 bedded unit providing evidenced based care to variety of acute cardiac conditionsWard 8 - 20 bedded Cardiology/Medical step down with a unit next to it specialising in the care of Heart failure and other complex cardiac conditionsWard 9 –a 14 bedded Elective surgical ward, specialising in the care of colorectal, general surgical, orthopaedic, breast and gynaecological patientsWard 10 –is a 16 bedded oncology, Haematology & general medicalWard 11-is an 18 bedded Hyper Acute Stroke/ Rehabilitation ward supporting Stroke patientsWard 12 –Acute Medical Ward with an interest in Older Adults, Dementia and FrailtyMain duties of the jobWe are looking for nurses that are passionate & motivated about delivering the best care possible, who have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.We have a very supportive environment for registered nurses with an on-site professional development nurse as well as an excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses. Come and work with us to develop your potential in a supportive encouraging environment focusing on providing the best evidence based, holistic, patient focused care.You will enjoy excellent conditions of employment and we are fully committed to supporting employees in achieving the appropriate work life balance, offering flexible opportunities and working hours. Most wards offer a mix of long and short shifts which cover days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.Whether you want to raise your family by the sea, or just get away from the city rush, Pembrokeshire offers adventure, culture, wellbeing, and balance of life. Working at Withybush Hospital provides a wonderful opportunity, both in and out of work. Pembrokeshire has stunning scenery and world-renowned coastal paths, with a vibrant music and arts scene and plenty of opportunities to pursue water and land based activities.Reasonable property prices and excellent schools contribute to a high quality of life. There are also good road and rail connections to Cardiff and London.Working for our organisationWithybush hospital started in 1942 as a wartime hospital for wounded soldiers. It was rebuilt between 1973 and 1978 and officially re-opened on 15 June 1979. A new Emergency and Urgent Care centre was opened in 2010.Our nursing teams consist of health care support workers (HCSWs), registered nurses, junior and senior sisters / charge nurses, specialist nursing roles, clinical site managers, advanced nurse practitioners and senior nurse managers. All play a vital role in delivery of the best possible care to patients and their families.Our aim is to empower the nursing profession at all levels of practice to improve the safety and quality of services. We will do this by investing in and developing our workforce by valuing the contribution our staff make to our patients and the organisation.Our commitment to the development of our nursing team is reflected in several nurses being nominated for, and successfully winning both local and national awards. These range from ‘team of the month’ to individual awards, including winner of the Older Person’s Commissioner Award in the RCN Nurse of the Year Awards 2017. We are proud to have such a strong team who willingly share their knowledge with others and support all health care workers within their varying roles. The opportunities for nurses within Withybush Hospital are wide ranging.Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.