Community Staff Nurse

Job overview

Community Staff Nurse District Nursing Ystrad Mynach

The District Nursing Service is fundamental in the delivery of the health boards’ clinical futures model in providing care closer to home enabling early discharge and preventing hospital admissions.

We deliver holistic care to patients within their own homes and residential homes which meets the increasing complexities in the health of our patient population. Assessment, planning and delivering high standards of care are achieved through effective collaboration and partnership working. We are based in Gelligaer GP Surgery are aligned to several GP surgeries covering Nelson, Maesycwmmer, Hengoed, Ystrad Mynach and Tir-y- Berth.

Main duties of the job

To care for patients and their families within their own homes is a privilege and the Ystrad Mynach  District Nursing Team have an exciting opportunity for a community staff nurse to join 24/7 service and for them  to supportive, dedicated and forward-thinking team. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills with continuing professional development opportunities to prepare you with the skills to meet the evolving autonomous role of the community nurse through engagement of a robust induction programme.

Applications are invited from registered nurses who share the underpinning values of the Ystrad Mynach team in delivering high standards of care to patients through effective and supportive team working.

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

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.