Overview
This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
An opportunity has arisen for temporary Band 5 Registered Children’s Nurses to join the nursing team on the Children's Unit for 12 months to cover maternity leaves.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic staff with a passion to work with children and their families.
The Children's Unit consists of 19 inpatient beds including 1 High Dependency bed, 3 Enhanced Care beds. We also have 6 Assessment unit beds, 6 medical/surgical day case beds and 2 Oncology beds.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Children’s Nurse
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of further study
Experience
Essential criteria
* Recent experience of acute children’s nursing
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team/ with other agencies
Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to assess needs of the child / plan, implement and evaluate care efficiently and effectively under the direction of Nurse in Charge
* Ability to communicate information to team members/ parents/ relatives, both written and verbal
* Willingness to develop clinical skills.
Desirable criteria
* I T Skills - Understanding of Clinical Governance
* Ability to prioritise own workload and seek assistance when appropriate
* Welsh speaker
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Basic knowledge of nursing care of children and young people
* Understanding of Safeguarding policy and procedures
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of POVA and Mental Capacity Act
Personal
Essential Criteria
* Takes responsibility for own continuing education
* Commitment to developing and improving care for children and their families
* Able to work as part of team
* Flexibility to shift patterns
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