We currently have a vacancy for Band 5 Community Nurse within the East Area Evening Nursing Service working 15 hours per week. The Evening Nursing Service works across Wrexham and Flintshire counties and is based in Wrexham. The shift commences at 6.00 pm - 11.00 pm, although there will be a need to be flexible to support the Overnight Service as required.
Informal visits are welcome. Community experience is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The team responds to both planned and unplanned nursing needs, including palliative care, catheter care, and supportive nursing visits to monitor patient stability and provide support to both formal and informal carers. The aim of the service is to provide high-quality nursing care during out-of-hours periods and reduce the need for unnecessary hospital admissions.
Full induction into the posts will be supported, with opportunities for further career development.
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 organization 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 Organizational 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 description
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
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable
* Evidence of post-registration study and training, e.g., POVA, Child protection, intermediate life support
Experience
Essential
* Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
* Experience of providing holistic nursing care
* Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable
* Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
* Implement evidence-based practice
Skills & Competencies
Essential
* Clear understanding of contract of care
* Ability to document details clearly and accurately
* Clear understanding of consent process
* Basic IT Skills
Desirable
* Knowledge of incident reporting policy
* Awareness of Policies
* Knowledge of Incident reporting policy
Personal Disposition
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively
* Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Wrexham Child Health Centre
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
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