Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
CAVOC is a busy elective orthopaedic ward, with an exciting new opening of an additional unit - the Enhanced Recovery Unit (ERU); which provides level 1 enhanced care to orthopaedic, trauma and breast patients.
We are looking for an experienced, passionate nurse to become a Deputy Sister/Charge nurse to lead in the ERU unit, whilst providing hands on care and ensuring the appropriate training and upskilling of staff is maintained to the highest standard.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to work within a motivated multidisciplinary team at the forefront of excellence in enhanced care within the Trauma and Orthopaedic directorate.
We are seeking an experienced nurse with ITU/PACU experience who can demonstrate the essential criteria, and who has experience of leading a team.
* Upskilling and training of staff
* Care of arterial lines
* Usage of Blood gas machines
* Performing ABGs
* Using Metaraminol infusions
It is essential that the successful candidate is able to inspire and motivate others.
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.
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.
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
* Working in ITU/PACU
* Managing a team
Skills
* Maintenance and care of arterial lines
* Running blood gases
* Metaraminol infusions
* Taking ABG
* Managing a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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