Deputy Sister District Nursing

Job summary

Applications are invited for this exciting opportunity to cover maternity leave for a Deputy District Nursing Sister. Newport borough invites interested candidates to join an innovative and dynamic team. This is an great opportunity to broaden knowledge and gain experience in a team with different patient demands whilst learning a new geographical area.

Applications are requested from experienced District Nurses who have successfully achieved the specialist practitioner District Nursing Qualification and have significant community nursing experience.

We strive to deliver high quality, expert patient care and take pride in what we do. If you wish to join our experienced and energetic workforce and hold the relevant qualifications, please make contact with .

Main duties of the job

Within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, our Clinical Futures Strategy sets out how we are moving to delivering care closer to home. Primary and Community Services are at the heart of the model and central to developing a new relationship with patients investing and strengthening community and social care services to support and treat patients in their homes and communities providing quality outcomes. In order to deliver the strategy we are offering exciting opportunities working closely across the health board and in partnership with key stakeholders.

We are looking for an inspiring nurse who is enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to work within the District Nursing service to deliver a broad range of clinical interventions and share their expertise. The individual will be required to undertake managerial responsibilities as well as delivering teaching to less experienced staff .

If you have the Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification and significant experience of community nursing you are invited to apply.

We are looking to appoint people who are passionate about providing high quality care and we are committed to developing and investing in our staff to improve patient outcomes.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; 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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.