Staff Nurse Paediatrics

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career development

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, based in Merthyr Tydfil, is recruiting Registered Children's Nurses for the acute Paediatric Ward and Children's Outpatient Department at Prince Charles Hospital. The post is a fixed term/secondment for 16 months to cover maternity leave, with support from a dedicated team.

You will provide holistic care to children and families, lead shifts in the absence of the ward manager, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Children's Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the ward, for a span of duty, on a shift by shift basis in the absence of the ward manager/deputy sister.
• Work as a skilled member of the team and to provide high standards of holistic care to the child and family in a variety of settings.
• Be an effective team leader and role model to new/less experienced staff and others.
• Work as a flexible member of the ward team in support of the senior members of the team.
• Assess plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in conjunction with the multi disciplinary team.
• To ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical staff is carried out, and that multi-disciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patients’ treatment and condition.
• To assist in the safety of the ward environment, actively participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues including reporting and incidents.

Skills

Registered Children's Nurse

Job description

An opportunity has arisen within the acute Paediatric Wards/Children's Outpatient Department at Prince Charles Hospital .

We are looking for Registered Children's Nurses who are well motivated with good communication skill and a willingness to put the on-going care of children and their family's first.

We are looking for a passionate flexible team player to work in our friendly professional acute Paediatric Ward and Children's Outpatient Department, a person who has interest in expanding their knowledge base.

You would be joining a team of dedicated children nurses who will provide you with all the support you will need.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 16 months to cover maternity leave and sabbatical until November 2027

Anyone wishing to apply for the post as a secondment must seek approval from their Line Manager before applying.

• Take responsibility for the ward, for a span of duty, on a shift by shift basis in the absence of the ward manager/deputy sister.
• Work as a skilled member of the team and to provide high standards of holistic care to the child and family in a variety of settings.
• Be an effective team leader and role model to new/less experienced staff and others.
• Work as a flexible member of the ward team in support of the senior members of the team.
• Assess plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in conjunction with the multi disciplinary team.
• To ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical staff is carried out, and that multi-disciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patients’ treatment and condition.
• To assist in the safety of the ward environment, actively participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues including reporting and incidents.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses On Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals. Our Values Guide Us Daily

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Leighann Barden Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01685728238