Staff Nurse Surgery - SAU Ward - #136982

Job Overview

Band 5 Registered Nurse Vacancies Acute Surgical Adult wards.

Apply now on line and you could walk away with the job of your dreams! Applications are now being accepted for registered Nurses for our Wrexham Maelor Hospital within the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) which delivers high quality, integrated care to a wide diverse population of patient / clients across North Wales.

If you have the drive and determination to succeed in a progressive, successful organisation in North Wales, whilst ensuring that high quality, safe care, underpinned by best practice, is delivered consistently we would like you to apply.

We have great education and development opportunities, thanks to our close links with our local Universities, along with induction, orientation and preceptorship, we will make sure you are looked after and supported in enhancing your skills through continuing professional development.

If you have the passion, vision and ability to make a difference and help move services forward, while getting the best out of your colleagues and team we want to hear from you today!

Main duties of the job

Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located.

The post holder is required to carry out all relevant forms of care and is responsible for the assessment; development, implementation and evaluation of patients’ care needs on the Surgical Assessment Unit.

The post holder will be required to liaise with nursing and medical colleagues and other members of the Multidisciplinary Health Care teams to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.

The post holder will be expected to regularly take charge of the ward in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility approximately 50% - 100% of shifts depending on day / night rota.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Diploma in Nursing, willingness to undertake
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Clinical / professional subject
• Advanced Life Support or willingness to undertake
• Post-basic education in relevant speciality.
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Post registration Experience within an appropriate clinical area
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of undertaking audit work and standard setting.
• Proven experience at Band 5 in an Surgical Ward.
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of good organisational skills.
• Evidence of people management and leadership skills alongside the ability to care with warmth and understanding
• Effective problem solver
• Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
• IT skills e.g. e-mail, MS Word
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Advanced clinical skills
• Ability to adapt to and propose changes within working situation
  
  

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health and Safety issues
• Knowledge of local policies/procedures and guidelines.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Appraisal process.
• Knowledge of some management theories