Addictions Staff Nurse

Job summary

Pine detox is our 12 bedded specialist inpatient service for those experiencing problematic drug and alcohol misuse. Its serves as both a national centre of excellence for Wales and the Regional Hub for established Rehabilitations Pathways. Pine follows a psychosocial model of nursing care in which experienced traumatic events are explored as the core of addictive behaviours. Pine is an exceptional place to work in order to help newly qualified nurses develop their skills and knowledge in managing substance misuse and supporting patients in their recovery.

We are currently recruiting for two Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses, who are looking to pursue and develop their careers within Addictions Inpatient Services. This is an opportunity to work within a fast paced but rewarding environment, with an experienced and dynamic team on the Pine Detox ward. Post holders will be RMN's with a special interest and a real passion for working with patients who have substance misuse issues. We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated and compassionate nurses to join our existing team, to provide high quality care. We are searching for individuals who share our values. Our values are: We care about the people we serve/the people we work with and treat them with kindness We trust one another and act with integrity We respect each other We take personal responsibility

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

Demonstrate and supervise practice and procedures to registered and unregistered nursing staff to secure effective nursing practice.

To take a key role in the induction and mentorship of new and unregistered staff, and provide supervision.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.