Registered Nurse - Emergency Frailty Unit

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse with a passion for looking after acutely unwell, frail and older patients within a supportive acute geriatric unit called Emergency Frailty Unit (EFU). The unit is supported by 3 geriatricians experienced in the management of both acute medical problems as well as chronic geriatric problems. The unit is also supported by experienced therapy team, a discharge coordinator who works closely with community resource team and an advanced nurse practitioner.

The role offers experience in the management of various acute medical problems as well as chronic geriatric conditions.

With a friendly working environment supported by a strong leadership the post holder is hoped to enjoy a continuous career growth both clinically and as well as with respect to leadership qualities.

Main duties of the job

We admit frail and older patients who need hospital admissions for -

1. Decompensated medical problems (for example CCF, AKI, COPD, decompensated neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease, Motor Neuron disease, Multiple Sclerosis and various types of dementias/delirium etc).

2. Functional decline due to various medical and psychological conditions needing efficient therapy input.

The principles of the unit are to take away the barriers of age discrimination and safe & efficient transfer of care to the community. .

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

About us

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 specialty 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.