Registered Nurse Critical Care

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Dreenhill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Wales seeks a part-time Band 5 Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit at Withybush Hospital. In this role, you'll deliver compassionate care to critically ill patients and develop your clinical skills within a supportive team. Applicants should show a willingness to innovate and apply evidence-based practices. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable. This position includes a mix of day, night, and weekend shifts, providing a robust opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Willingness to develop skills in critical care nursing.
• Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice.
• Proactivity in managing change within a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to acutely ill patients.
• Integrate critical care across Withybush General Hospital.
• Assist with critical care interventions.

Skills

Knowledge of Critical Care Nursing

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to innovate

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dynamic and supportive Critical Care team as a Band 5 Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Withybush Hospital. In this vital role, you will be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality, compassionate care to some of the most acutely ill patients in the hospital. This is a fantastic chance to develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced, specialist environment, supported by experienced colleagues and a strong multidisciplinary team. The vacancy is part time and covers days, nights and weekend working.

The successful applicant will be fully supported whilst gaining experience in the care of critically ill patients undergoing a variety of critical care interventions. The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate some knowledge of Critical Care Nursing, but this is not essential and have a willingness to develop their skills further, playing an integral part in integrating critical care across Withybush General Hospital. The applicants should be able to demonstrate the use of evidence based practice and be proactive in managing change. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, together with a readiness to innovate and develop nursing within a team approach. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services