Registered Nurse - Paediatric Emergency Department

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced emergency nurse with a paediatric interest to work within theChildren's Emergency Assessment Unit.The post holder will use their assessment and planning skills to provide the highest quality evidence based nursing care to our patients. The tasks carried out will be at the highest standard in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct. They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team tomeet the needs of their patients and provide support to their colleagues. The post holder will be able to demonstrate the Health Boards Values and Behaviours.

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

Main duties of the job

. Provide high quality nursing care to patients attending the department with a focus inpaediatricso To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.o Participate in evidence based care and ensure continuity of the quality of care.o Provide a safe and welcoming environment for patients and their relatives/carers.o Act in accordance to legal and statutory guidance and comply with the Health Boards policies.

o When competent, to be able to utilise the skills of venepuncture, cannulation, IV medication administration, triage and apply emergency plaster casts.o To respond safely to an emergency and escalate any concerns.o To support the department in ensuring the environment meets the required standard of cleanliness and all equipment is maintained in good working order.o Be responsible for the support of junior colleagues.o To demonstrate effective communication skills.o To act as an advocate when representing the patients.o To have the ability to work as part of a large team, use delegation skills and prioritise care.o Participate in health promotion.o To support the nurse in charge with care and decision making.o To ensure all statutory and mandatory training is in date.o Be responsible for administrating medications to patients.o To ensure PPE is worn correctly in line with infection control guidelines.

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.