Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our Community Resources team in Wrexham. The post is to support improved service provision, to reduce unnecessary patient hospital admissions and support early discharge home from Hospital.
The hours of work are variable and will include weekend working. The geographical area of cover is across Wrexham.
Full induction into this post will be supported, with opportunities for further career development.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Registered Nurse in this setting is to work across both acute and community services, to support the early discharge and admission avoidance of patients who can be supported at home with a range of community services, focusing on reablement and patient stability.
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
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* NMC Registered
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of post registration study & training e.g POVA
* Child Protection
* Intermediate life Support
Experience
Essential criteria
* Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
* Experience of providing holistic nursing care
* Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable criteria
* Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
* Implement evidence based practice
Skills & Competencies
Essential criteria
* Clear understanding of contract of care
* Ability to document details clearly and accurately
* Clear understanding of consent process
* Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of incident reporting policy
* Awareness of policies
* Knowledge of incident reporting policy
Personal/Disposition
Essential Criteria
* Ability to communicate effectively
* Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
* Welsh speaker