Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Registered Nurse to join our team within the Ophthalmology Directorate. 

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

To contribute to the smooth running of the department in terms of taking charge of the department in the absence of the department manage and deputy, assisting in all clinical areas required.

To participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

If you are dedicated to improving patient experience and committed to providing a professional positive working environment then this specialised clinical area will give you great job satisfaction, whilst also challenging and developing your skills. 

Main duties of the job

Assess patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.

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

Maintain patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date.

Ensure that patients and carers/relatives are involved in the planning and delivery of care.

Ensure that effective communication is established and maintained with patients and carers/relative, taking accurate message information on the phone or from seniors, relaying all environmental and patient information to the nurse in charge and remain polite and courteous at all times.

Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/families, including patients with special needs/learning disabilities or other barriers to communication.

Administer medication eg., intramuscular/subcutaneous medications, ensuring that procedures are compliant with ABUHB Policy.

To participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020.  Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.