THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE
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.
Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located.
The Surgical Assessment Unit is within the Emergency quadrant in YGC. We are looking for pro-active, forward-thinking nurses to join our established team.
A fantastic area to learn how to nurse medical patients, newly qualified nurses will be supported through their preceptorship period by both their mentor, ward staff, and the Ward Manager.
Experienced nurses will be able to utilise skills already gained and will be encouraged to develop further. Full support will be given by ward staff.
Successful candidates will be expected to work days and nights on rotation, on a 7-day basis.
Main duties of the job
1. Initial assessment and completion of documentation of patients with acute surgical and medical presentations.
2. Regular assessment of patients' treatment needs and planning accordingly.
3. Pressure ulcer prevention.
4. Administration of medication, including IV medication.
5. Liaising with other departments to coordinate patient care and treatment.
6. Adhering to infection prevention policies and procedures.
7. Successful candidates will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge in acute assessment nursing by the senior nursing team.
8. SAU is a dynamic area ideal for individuals with a flexible and adaptable nature.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.
Job 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
Qualification
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Experience
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Skills
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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