Job Overview
To assist registered nurses in delivering evidence-based care to patients/clients, working in partnership with other healthcare professionals, patients, their families, and carers.
Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan. Carry out a wide range of duties under supervision for the duration of the shift.
Main duties of the job
1. Assist the registered nurse to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that patients' dignity and equality are maintained at all times.
2. Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure high-quality service for patients and clients.
3. Assist patients in maintaining their own hygiene and personal appearance.
4. Perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which you have the relevant training and assessment.
5. Prepare the ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring the area is clean and tidy; assist in maintaining standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness or clutter to the appropriate person.
6. Assist in the admission of new patients to the ward by preparing the bed area, welcoming the patient, directing to the bed/other area, and showing the patient around the ward.
7. Complete patient menu cards involving patients in the process, taking into account any dietary instructions as identified by a qualified nurse.
8. Participate in protected mealtimes for patients by ensuring they receive their meals and beverages in a timely and safe manner, ensuring hands are washed and the environment is conducive to mealtimes (e.g., preparing the bed area).
Working for our organization
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply want a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has the right opportunities. As the largest health organization in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for around 700,000 people across North Wales, we offer a supportive environment aligned with our organizational values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Join our team, work with engaged leadership at all levels, and enjoy our commitment to promoting equality and diversity. We are proud to be a “Disability Confident Employer.”
Please check your email regularly for recruitment correspondence. Applications can be submitted in Welsh; submissions in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than those in English.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
A full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents or can be viewed by clicking “Apply now” in Trac.
Person Specification
NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
Essential Criteria
* NVQ Level 2
* Equivalent to NVQ Level 2
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Experience in a relevant healthcare setting
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