Community Nurse inBrynmawr inBrynmawr PUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

To work as a member of the 24/7 Community Nursing Team - assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care under the directionof the Team manager/ Leader.

Providing nursing care to patients, of the Blaenau Gwent area, in their own homes, working collaboratively with the MDT to support a seamless high quality care provision to the patients we support in the community. Supporting the strategic direction and models of service delivery working across PCCS.Deputise for the District Nursing Team Leader/Deputy in their absenceTo act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Clinical Skills:

To support patients clinical needs within the community a diverse clinical skill set is required.

These include: diabetic management, palliative and end of life care, complex wound care, care/management of a variety of surgical drains, pressure area care/management, bowel care/management, catheter care/management, dietary care/management, health promotion, equipment provision/review, venepuncture, IV therapy, enteral feeding and gastrostomy tube care/management, tracheostomy care/management, ability to undertake verification of expected death, (or willing to work towards).

Qualities required:

• Able to work independently
• Plan, organize and prioritise work to meet strict and multiple deadlines
• Ability to communicate negotiate and influence outcomes managing relationships at all levels and across organisational boundaries
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable
• Diplomatic Self motivated, proactive and innovative
• Effective teaching skills
• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service, driving within a geographical area.
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to works within a multidisciplinary team
• Self motivated
• Welsh Language Skills (desirable)

About us

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To work as a member of the 24/7 Community Nursing Team - assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care under the directionof the Team manager/ Leader. This post will ensure the provision of effective, efficient and appropriate high quality patient care Supporting the strategic direction and models of service delivery working across PCCS. Deputise for the District Nursing Team Leader/Deputy in their absence To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies Communication To act as an advocate for patients and significant others. To communicate sensitive with patients utilising empathy, persuasion and reassurance when there may be barriers to understandingand for those with special needs. To liaise and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of patient care from admission to thecaseload through to discharge, under the direction of the Team Leader.Patient Client Care To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care under the direction of the Team Leader. Making judgement on patients conditions and inrelation to further investigation and to develop programmes of care. Competence in a range of clinical skills, e.g. IV additives, suprapubic catheterisation, cannulation, venepuncture, VOED etc.Clinical responsibilities To accept professional responsibility for both first visit and delegated care. To be committed to and take responsibility for the quality of care delivered to the patient caseload. To participate in the formal monitoring of standards. To maintain accurate records/standards for documentation including IT. To participate in clinical audit and data collection ensuring report and information are delivered on time. Contribute to the development and delivery of the corporate nursing agenda. To undertake any other duties consistent with the overall grade/responsibilities of the post.Improvement and Monitoring To act as a mentor/preceptor to students and junior staff. To contribute to meeting the learning needs of team members, sharing expertise and evaluating training undertaken. To demonstrate a continuing process of attaining educational, research, clinical and leadership skills. To improve current practices promoting research-based practice.Planning & Organisational Skills To plan the provision of care for patients. To ensure that services are provided in a safe and sustainable way by appropriately trained and supported clinicians.. Be aware of and adhere to Health Board procedures: Health and Safety at Work Act; Data Protection Act 1998; Other relevant legislation and agreed practice and policy.Management, and/or Training To provide leadership and supervision of junior staff, support workers and students. To deputise in the absence of the Team Leader/Deputy. To be aware of budgetary implications when prescribing care. To contribute to the annual Personal Reviews of junior colleagues, identifying training needs and developing Personal Development Plans. To be familiar and comply with the Health Boards Policies and Procedures. To successfully manage the introduction of chances in practice within the team. To attend and participate in team meetings. To be aware of and participate in the delivery of the Divisional Clinical Governance agenda. Contribute to the recruitment and selection process