Staff nurse

Job summary

Ward 7 is an acute surgical ward with specialities such as colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, urology, trauma and maxillofacial surgery.

The ward consists of 20 surgical ward beds and the trauma assessment unit

We look after a broad range of post operative patients from the age of 16 upwards. This will give you a great opportunity to widen your knowledge in managing post operative surgical patients.

The trauma assessment unit has 4 trolleys which are often converted into beds depending on the individual patient.

The TAU takes referrals from ED or the GP for a trauma assessment following initial assessment.

Main duties of the job

We in the surgical department at Prince Charles Hospital have a unique rapport with all of the surgical wards. We all work closely together to share our experiences, our skills and our beliefs. This has created a bond where staff feel supported and valued.

Our ideal candidate would be someone who will dedicate their time to patient care and their team, have the thirst for improvement and the drive to succeed. Surgical experience is desirable but not as essential due to the extensive support and guidance from the surgical nursing team.

Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesn'tmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisn't'fluency',just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' inthedocuments right at the bottom.

About us

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:o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one teamCTM 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.