Job Overview
Full time – Permanent Band 5 Registered Nurse on ward 10, Glan Clwyd Hospital.
Ward 10 is a 24‑bed dual speciality ward specializing in Diabetes and Endocrinology and Respiratory Medicine. The ward provides care for 8 respiratory patients with a variety of conditions including oxygen management, COPD and home ventilation therapy. It also has 16 diabetic specialist beds where we provide care for patients including DKA, VRII, long‑term antibiotic therapy and complex wound management.
To ensure excellent patient care, we have great support from the wider multidisciplinary team, including orthopaedics, vascular, podiatry, tissue viability, therapies and specialist nurses including respiratory, oxygen and diabetic nurses, so lots of training opportunities are available.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse who has experience of healthcare and is keen to assist in developing the service for the future. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.
This is an exciting opportunity to support patients, some with complex needs during their stay in hospital. Applicants will need to demonstrate care and compassion in providing support and care for patients.
The post holder is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based nursing care, working collaboratively and co‑operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Working for our Organisation
BCUHB North Wales, the largest health organisation in Wales, provides 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.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and we proudly 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.
Person Specification
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Experience and Skills
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