This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 05/01/2026 due to maternity cover.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
An exciting vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is interested in developing their Critical Care skills.
The purpose-built Critical Care Unit in Glangwili General Hospital is looking for a Band 5 Registered Nurse. The vacancy is a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity and is a day and night rotation.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be fully supported whilst gaining experience in the care of critically ill patients undergoing a variety of critical care interventions.
The successful candidates will ideally demonstrate some knowledge of Critical Care Nursing, but this is not essential, and have a willingness to develop their skills further, playing an integral part in integrating critical care across Glangwili.
The applicants should be able to demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice and be proactive in managing change. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, together with a readiness to innovate and develop nursing within a team approach.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 26/11/2024.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Level 1 Registered Nurse (RGN/RN) Adult
* Knowledge of NMC Codes of practice
Desirable
* BSc (Nursing)
* Acute nursing in secondary sector
Experience
Essential
* Experience of previous contributions towards developing clinical practice in nurse training and/or relevant care setting
Desirable
* Experience in acute secondary care
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
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