Staff Nurse - Colwyn Bay Hospital

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE

Exciting opportunity for qualified staff nurses to join our friendly Community hospital.

We have 2 wards with a total of 32 beds and an OPD department.

We would welcome motivated nurses who are interested in expanding and moving forward with the services we are able to offer for the future.

We are more than happy to coach and mentor newly qualified Staff Nurses through their Preceptorship

That the 12 fundamentals of care are applied in the care of all patients

Initiate the immediate, individualised care of patients by assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, without the direct supervision of a senior nurse.

Main duties of the job

Produce records and document in compliance with Local, Health Board and NMC Guidelines.

Demonstrate an awareness of research based clinical procedures, which will extend their role as identified for their area during their Annual Performance review.

Demonstrate theoretical and practical ability regarding patient care, providing high quality, effective nursing.

Promote effective communication/collaboration with all members of the multi-disciplinary team including the discharge process.

Take charge of the Ward/Unit when required and provide continuity of service, supporting less experienced staff.

Demonstrate supervisory skills in relation to patients/carers/student/NVQ Candidates and less experienced staff.

Mentor and support nursing students and participate in assisting them to meet their learning objectives.

Ensure equipment is used in the correct way and that resources are used wisely in order to minimize waste and misuse.

Comply with Health Board and Divisional mandatory Training requirements.

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.

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