Registered Nurse

Job overview

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

They will assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Work alongside the nursing team members, providing support to junior colleagues in the provision of direct care.

Demonstrate the Health Board’s values in everything that you do in the work environment.

Main duties of the job

Assess the patients nursing needs, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care  Assess patient’s suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist in complex discharge planning.

Carries out procedures in relation to care of patients e.g. catheterisation, Recognises and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Ensure the principles set out in the Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high quality service for service users.

Registered with the NMC to enable them to practice within their profession and acts in accordance with the NMC’s Code of Conduct.

Required to act independently within the health board and professional guidelines, referring to supervisory management as appropriate. This will include responsibility for the management of the ward / department and its resources in the absence of the ward sister or deputy. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all resources within the area are used to an optimum effect.

Maintains up to date skills and knowledge and awareness of professional issues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Various full and part time hours are available.

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

Interviews to be held on 11/02/2026.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.