As part of a wider nursing recruitment drive for the Emergency Department (ED) in Prince Charles Hospital (PCH), an exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Registered Paediatric Nurses to join our ED.
The Emergency Department at Prince Charles Hospital is a designated Trauma Unit and is a busy department within a large district general hospital. The unit consists of a dedicated paediatric unit, minor injuries unit, majors areas, ambulatory care unit, and an adult and paediatric resuscitation area.
The department is undergoing a clinical model and workforce modernisation review, and this is an exciting time to join our innovative team.
We are seeking to recruit Band 5 Registered Paediatric Nurses with experience in caring for patients with acute and life-threatening illness or injury who are able to assess and plan care for patients who attend ED.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will need to be able to act independently within the UHB and professional guidelines.
Applicants will need to have a clear vision for best practice and evidence of decision-making and organisational skills.
You will be supported with your ongoing development by the Emergency Department Senior Nurse and Senior Nurse for Professional Development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
* We listen, learn, and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Active UK NMC registration - children's nurse
Desirable
* Knowledge of relevant local and national policy drivers specific to clinical area
Skills
Essential
* Good communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working within relevant clinical setting
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
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