An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses who are experienced, motivated, and committed to providing a high standard of family-centered care to join our Children's Nursing Team caring for Children and Young People.
The successful applicants will be based on the two Acute General Paediatrics Wards at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital and will be working as part of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB).
The Paediatric Unit at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital has two 19-bedded wards working as a unit. Within Ward 18, there is a Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU), providing assessment, diagnostic, planned investigations, treatment service, and surgical day unit. Ward 17 is the General ward with a 2-bedded High Dependency Area.
This post is currently rotational 12-hour shifts, days and night shifts, but other considerations can be discussed at interview.
This post also has the opportunity for rotation to other Paediatric services within the Health Board.
We have a Mentorship and Induction Programme for the newly Registered Staff Nurse, or a Supervisory support period for experienced Nurses joining our team. The team will offer support and guidance, and there are many opportunities available for training and your own personal development.
We are a friendly, enthusiastic, and innovative team who strive to do their best for every child, young person, and their family. We work very closely with all other multi-disciplines within the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
To take responsibility for the ward, for a span of duty, on a shift-by-shift basis in the absence of the ward manager/deputy sister.
To work as a skilled member of the team and to provide high standards of holistic care to the child and family in a variety of settings.
Be an effective team leader and role model to new/less experienced staff and others.
Work as a flexible member of the ward team in support of the senior members of the team.
The post holder is required to be accountable for their own actions and those directly under their supervision.
The post holder will follow clearly defined policies and procedures and the NMC code of conduct.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. 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:
1. We listen, learn and improve
2. We treat everyone with respect
3. 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
Experience
Desirable
1. Significant experience as a registered paediatric nurse
Registration
Essential
1. Active UK NMC Registration
Post registration training
Essential
1. Interested in completing post registration training
Desirable
1. Completed post registration courses such as EPLS/teaching module
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
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