Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 7 Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward
Job Overview
This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months to meet the service needs. If you intend to apply, obtain permission from your current line manager before submitting an application.
Main duties of the job
All applicants must be a Registered Nurse, with recent experience at Band 5 and meet the Band 6 Job Description person specification. Experience in both pathways is essential. The post involves working as a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse on Ward 7 Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward.
Applicants will also undertake mentorship of student nurses and preceptorship of newly qualified nurses while assisting the ward sisters, ensuring that the fundamentals of care are maintained to a high standard. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of services for a population of around 700 000. We foster an inclusive environment, promote equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. All recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applicants submitting in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitting in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Full job description and person specification are attached as supporting documents. You may also click "Apply now" to view details in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Advanced Life Support or willingness to undertake it
Desirable criteria
* Degree in Nursing or a relevant clinical/professional subject
* APRSL, APLS, PLS (alert, Raat)
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant post-reg experience at Band 5
* Experience within an appropriate clinical area
Desirable criteria
* Experience of undertaking audit work and standard setting
Skills / Competence
Essential criteria
* Evidence of good ward organisational skills
* Problem solving
* Negotiation and communication with patients and MDT members
* IT skills: e‑mail, Word, Myddryn, Oracle, TPATH
Desirable criteria
* Advanced clinical skills – venepuncture, phlebotomy, ECG
* Adapt and propose change in working situation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality
* Knowledge of local policies, procedures and guidelines
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of interview and appraisal processes
* Knowledge of management theories
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Internship
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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