Registered Nurse

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Nursing teams based at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli.

Opportunities are available in the following areas:-

AMAU - Acute Medical Admissions conveyed by Ambulance or referred by General Practitioners – will see patients with a wide range of Acute medical problems including strokes and chest conditions

Ward 3 - a 22 bedded general medical ward specialising in elderly care including Dementia, Frailty, Parkinsons and Rehabilitation. (Part time vacancy only, up to 14 hours)

Ward 5 - specialising in Gastroenterology and Endocrine

Ward 6 - a 26 bedded ward specialising in Elective Orthopaedics Surgery

Ward 7 - a 22 bedded elective surgical ward. Specialising in Colorectal surgery, Urology, and Breast Surgery (Part time vacancy only - up to 23 hours)

Main duties of the job

We are looking for nurses that are passionate about delivering the best care possible, who have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.

We have a very supportive environment for Registered Nurses with an on-site professional development nurse as well as an excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses.

You will enjoy excellent conditions of employment and we are fully committed to supporting employees in achieving the appropriate work life balance, offering flexible opportunities and working hours. Most wards offer a mix of long and short shifts which cover days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Working at Prince Philip Hospital provides a wonderful opportunity, both in and out of work. The area is set in part of the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside which connects to part of the Coastal Pathway and beautiful surrounding beaches.

Reasonable property prices and excellent schools contribute to a high quality of life. There are also good road and rail connections to Cardiff and London.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Current NMC registration

Desirable criteria

Degree in Nursing

Evidence of post registration study and training eg. POVA

Evidence of post registration study and training eg. Child Protection

Intermediate Life Support if required in a clinical setting

Experience

Essential criteria

Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care

Experience of providing holistic nursing care

Interest in developing nursing skills

Desirable criteria

Clear understanding of clinical governance framework

Implement evidence based practice

Language Skills

Desirable criteria

Welsh Speaker (Level 1)