Registered Nurse - Paediatric Unit

NHS; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization seeks a dedicated children's nurse for the paediatric unit at Grange University Hospital. The role involves caring for children, assessing their needs, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Flexible shifts are required, and opportunities for professional development are available. Candidates should possess a registered paediatric nursing qualification and have a caring approach to children and families.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid mandatory training

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Experience in IV Therapy.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance agenda.

Responsibilities

• Care for children with various conditions and perform vital sign assessments.
• Advocate for patients and families while documenting care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and participate in service improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Registered Paediatric Nurse

High Dependency module

Job description

The paediatric unit in the Grange University Hospital consists of 2 wards (0-5 years, and 5-16 years), a high dependency unit and a Children's Emergency Assessment unit.

Caring for children with a variety of conditions including medical, surgical, orthopaedic, Ear nose and throat (ENT), maxillofacial and child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS).

Main duties of the job

You will care for children with a variety of conditions, performing and recording vital signs, assessing and planning care accordingly. You will become proficient in medication administration, monitor hydration/circulation status and nutritional needs. You will communicate in both verbal and non-verbal methods. You will assess and respond to any pain and anxiety your patients experience.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team and will advocate on behalf of you patients and families. Family centred care is central to your role as a children's nurse alongside safeguarding all children. Clear and timely documentation is essential, as well as participating in service improvement including audits and your own developmental journey.

The successful applicants will have a flexible approach to work and a warm caring approach to children and their families. The post will include day and night shifts, weekends, bank holidays and the successful post holder will need to be willing to work anywhere within the division. There are amazing opportunities to develop and expand knowledge and skills within a supportive, positive environment. We have a preceptorship programme and welcome rotation across the unit.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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

Skills and Abilities

• PLS and work well in a team
• Mentor or teaching experience

Knowledge and Understanding

• Further professional development and child protection
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance agenda

Work Experience

• IV Therapy

Education

• Registered Paediatric Nurse
• High Dependency module

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.

£30,420 to £37,030 a yearper annum, pro rata