Paediatric Unit
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 your 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 speciality 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 description
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
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
Registered Nurse Children (RNC) Desirable
Evidence of post-registration study and training, Mentor, or teaching experience Experience
Essential
Experience of providing holistic nursing care to children and families Desirable
Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework, HDU module, or experience Skills and Competencies
Essential
Evidence of a high standard of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical care Desirable
IV Therapy Personal Qualities
Essential
Effective communicator, shows initiative Desirable
Support senior and junior staff within role Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address
The Grange University Hospital Llanfrechfa Cwmbran NP44 8YN Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 040-NMR852-1224
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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 your 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 speciality 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 description
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
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
Registered Nurse Children (RNC) Desirable
Evidence of post-registration study and training, Mentor, or teaching experience Experience
Essential
Experience of providing holistic nursing care to children and families Desirable
Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework, HDU module, or experience Skills and Competencies
Essential
Evidence of a high standard of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical care Desirable
IV Therapy Personal Qualities
Essential
Effective communicator, shows initiative Desirable
Support senior and junior staff within role Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address
The Grange University Hospital Llanfrechfa Cwmbran NP44 8YN Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 040-NMR852-1224
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