Cardiac ITU Nurse: Lead & Mentor in Critical Care

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large integrated health board in the UK is seeking a keen and motivated Band 6 Nurse to join the team in delivering essential and specialist cardiothoracic critical care nursing. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment supporting patients post cardiac or thoracic surgery. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with NMC registration and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills. Experience in critical care nursing is desirable. Join us for a dynamic work experience with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Dynamic working environment

Full induction programme

Individual personal development plan

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiothoracic critical care or equivalent setting is desirable.
• Ability to cope in stressed and demanding situations with support as needed.
• Welsh language proficiency is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain excellent clinical standards of nursing practice.
• Act as a mentor and preceptor for staff.
• Take charge of the team and Unit on a regular basis.

Skills

Cardiac nursing

Critical care nursing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse with appropriate NMC registration

Job description

A large integrated health board in the UK is seeking a keen and motivated Band 6 Nurse to join the team in delivering essential and specialist cardiothoracic critical care nursing. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment supporting patients post cardiac or thoracic surgery. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with NMC registration and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills. Experience in critical care nursing is desirable. Join us for a dynamic work experience with opportunities for professional development.