Specialist Nurse - Medical Day Unit - INTERNAL

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

The Medical Day unit in Glan Clwyd Hospital has an exciting opportunity to join our unit. We are looking for an experienced nurse who has worked in a Medical Day Unit area and who has skills such has Venepuncture and cannulation. The experienced nurse will also require skills and knowledge in areas such as cardioversions and complex day cases.

This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive leadership approach towards change. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike. Managing and controlling the activities of the ward in an effective and efficient manner.

Main duties of the job

All applicants are expected to keep with new initiatives and interventions within nursing care and the nurse led service of the Medical Day Unit. The Specialist nurse is expected to continue the running of the ward in the absence of the unit manager . Providing support with staff appraisals, sickness and training support.

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.

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

• RGN 1st Level Registration
• Evidence of further post-reg study
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Diploma in Nursing
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial experience at Band 5 working in a medical day unit
• Experience of ordering from Oracle and NHS supply chain
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience at Band 5
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Sound knowledge of relevant clinical practice.
• Good knowledge of Clinical Governance issues
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of innovative practice
• ALS