Registered Nurse - Accident and Emergency

Job overview

As a Band 5 Emergency Nurse, you will be an integral part of the Emergency Department team, providing high-quality, compassionate care to adult, paediatric and Mental Health patients.

You will work within Glangwili which is Type 1 Emergency Department. This type of ED is also referred to as a Major Emergency Care Department and is designed to handle a wide range of emergency presentations, including high-acuity and complex cases. It is the most comprehensive level of emergency care provision in the NHS Wales system.

This is the main trauma unit for Hywel Dda University Health Board, which is a part of the South Wales Trauma Network. These facilities play a vital role in stabilising and managing trauma patients before transfer to specialist centres, such as the Major Trauma Centre at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, or the Trauma Unit with Specialist Services at Morriston Hospital, Swansea.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would be required to hold an NMC Registration and provide evidence of professional development, with a desire to work in the Emergency & Urgent Care Unit. We would welcome applications from Paediatric Nurses & Mental Health Nurses to join our dynamic team.

Ideally, you would have experience in acute care or emergency settings (desirable but not essential).

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.

There will be a requirement to complete the RCN Emergency Nurse competencies,  which you will be supported to achieve by the department's Practice Educator.

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 23/04/2026.

Detailed job description and main 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.