Job summary
The successful candidate will work within a 24 bedded ward delivering a high standard of quality of care to all our patients.
Being part of the Cardiology team you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge .
You will also have the opportunity to work across Cardiology services which includes the Cardiac Day Care Unit.
Main duties of the job
The opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join a team of experienced nurses working on our cardiology ward. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge by nursing patients with acute cardiac conditions including delivering care to patients who have previously been cared for in our Cardiac Care Unit.
You will also have the opportunity to work across cardiology services which will include the Cardiac care unit and cardiac day care unit. You will also work with patients who are rehabilitating with various cardiac conditions.
The posts are rotational between day and night duty (except in the Day Care Unit).
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:
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 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop knowledge and skills to deliver the holistic care of all patients.
Develop the ability to anticipate, recognise and rapidly respond to the unpredictable problems/complications of the ill patient.
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
Qualification
Essential
4. Active UK NMC registration
Desirable
5. IV devices, IV additives, ILS
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
6. Excellent communication skills.
7. Ability to work within a team.
Desirable
8. The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
Experience
Essential
9. Previous experience of working in a ward environment
Desirable
10. Taken charge of ward/department