The Clinical Nurse Specialist works across BCUHB within a clinical specialty acting in the roles of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent, and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes.
Clinical Nurse Specialists are recognised internationally as expert practitioners, having in-depth knowledge of a specialty that results in expanding boundaries of nursing practice and the implementation of evidence-based practice and clinical research.
Clinical practice is central to the Clinical Nurse Specialist role; however, in order to influence and improve nursing practice, it is essential that the role is underpinned by the competencies outlined in the job description below. Due to the diversity of the CNS role, key accountabilities and key performance indicators will vary according to patient/population and service needs. Therefore, the key performance indicators will be determined by the individual service and will be based on the key accountabilities as outlined in this CNS generic job description.
This position includes a clinical workload.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide expert nursing knowledge in the management of patient care within a defined area of specialty practice, working with the patient, family, or other health professionals to provide timely nursing care to optimise outcomes.
2. Uses advanced health assessment skills in the assessment of patients and critiques own practice to maintain clinical competence.
3. Prescribes advanced evidence-based nursing therapeutics, pharmacological/non-pharmacological interventions, diagnostic measures, equipment, procedures, and treatments to meet the needs of patients, families, and groups, in accordance with professional preparation, institutional policies, and scope of practice.
4. Role models expert evidence-based clinical practice, being seen as highly effective, progressive, and knowledgeable.
5. Guides and supports others in the specialty in their assessment, clinical decision-making, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of care.
6. Provides leadership, role models, and guides others in nursing practice.
7. Networks nationally and internationally to identify and implement nursing advances and changes in practice.
8. Identifies opportunities for general health/wellness education e.g., smoking cessation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
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Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Holywell Community Hospital
Halkyn Road
Holywell, Flintshire
CH8 7TZ
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