An Opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our Community Hospital Team to provide skilled, clinical and effective care. Famau Ward Denbigh Infirmary is a 23 bedded ward which provides rehabilitation and end of life care.
The post holder will support the trained nurse and other health care professionals in the delivery of the highest standard of patient focused care.
Main duties of the job
To assist the registered nurse in carrying out direct nursing care.
To undertake delegated duties related to patient care that contributes to the ongoing support of patients. To include escorting patients to various destinations unsupervised. Occasionally with the use of wheelchairs.
Perform patient observations: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose and urinalysis following a period of on‑job instruction and training.
Report observations and any perceived changes noted in the patient’s condition to the nurse in charge.
Accurately document information relating to patient care as instructed by the nurse in charge.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job responsibilities
Full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ 2 or willing to work towards this and completion within the first 12 months of being in post
Experience
* Experience of working with the public
* Experience of working within a team
Skills
* Ensure effective safe delivery of care
Knowledge
* Understanding of basic care
* Understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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