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We are looking for an experienced Emergency Nurse who is interested in developing their skills in the role of Junior Sister/Charge Nurse at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.
The role combines clinical practice (care-coordination), leadership and management and supervision of the Emergency Department nursing team.
Not only will you be a role model to the staff, you will be designing and preparing the team for the challenges of the future.
Main duties of the job Applicants should have recent Emergency Nursing experience and able to demonstrate evidence of care coordination, clinical competence in triage, critical care assessment and supervisory management.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Interviews to be held on 20/1/25 About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties.
Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.
In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.
If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Current NMC Registration Relevant Emergency / Post Graduate Diploma Courses Experience working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse in an emergency setting BSc/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent specialised experience gained over time Desirable Relevant emergency courses ALS/ EPLS Experience Essential Experience in Emergency/Acute/Critical Care Leadership and diplomacy Teaching experience/mentorship Focus and calm in crisis Effective trouble shooter Be aware of current activities in "Reforming Emergency Care" Prioritisation and organisation Application of specialised Emergency knowledge in practice Identification of crisis Clinical Governance developments Adherence to NMC Code Venepuncture and proceeding to IV Cannulation Lethal Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition Basic Computer Skills Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)