Outpatients Staff Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Powys Teaching Health Board's Outpatients department for Planned Care for a registered nurse.

Are you a registered nurse looking for a new challenge?

The Outpatients department in Ystradgynlais Community Hospital is looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated registered nurse to join the department. You will work, as part of a team as well as independently to ensure a high standard of nursing care and safety for patients and all service users within the Outpatients department.

Main duties of the job

There is a range of specialties delivered at the hospital, such as:

ENT, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Urology, Rheumatology, and Ophthalmology. The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda, including service developments, and flexible working to meet the needs of patients. The nurse will evaluate assigned patients within an outpatient facility or clinic, determine the appropriate equipment that will be needed, make preparations, and assist physicians during examinations. You will also perform various patient tests and administer medications within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.

An informal visit is recommended.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers, but even if you don’t speak any Welsh or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

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.