Registered Perioperative Care Practitioner - Day Surgery Unit POW

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health care provider in Bridgend is seeking a motivated qualified nurse to join their Day Surgery Unit. This role entails providing excellent patient care for day case patients from admission to discharge and requires flexibility in working across different surgical specialities. Candidates should possess strong clinical skills and be committed to maintaining high-quality care in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to patient care and safety during admission and discharge.
• Experience in perioperative care preferred.
• Flexibility to work in various areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Care for adult, child & learning disability day case patients.
• Ensure timely and safe nurse-led discharge.
• Contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway.

Skills

Excellent clinical knowledge

Ability to work independently

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified nurse

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, qualified nurse to join our busy team in the Richard Johnson Day Surgery Unit.

This post will involve caring for adult, child & learning disability day case patients from admission to discharge guided by the Day Surgery operational policy.

The post holder will be required to work independently and autonomously to ensure patients care is given in a timely manner to ensure the nurse-led discharge is undertaken safely and efficiently to ensure patient flow is maintained throughout the unit. The role encompasses a 2 shift patterns to meet departmental needs and requires individuals who are hard working, motivated and keen to further their development within a supportive culture.

This is a very demanding job as you may work in pre-op, first stage recovery & post-op areas throughout the working day, so the successful candidate will have to have a flexible approach to work and adaptable to keep up with this ever changing environment. The role is both physically & mentally demanding.

You will be expected to use your excellent clinical and evidenced based knowledge and skills to actively contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway, identifying opportunities and supporting individuals in the delivery of high quality patient care.

Physical demands include airway management in the recovery area, moving patients on trolleys & wheelchairs plus some theatre equipment from the unit to other areas within the hospital to ensure an effective and efficient service for patients.

If you are looking to develop and further your career then we would love to hear from you. The department is looking for an enthusiastic individual to work in Day Surgery covering a variety of surgical specialities.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Our values and behaviours are fundamental to the way we do things at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. They are everything we stand for and aspire to. That includes the way we behave, how we perform our roles and the way we recruit new talent. We look forward to exploring how your values align with ours.