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.

Report to the Nurse in Charge of Ward/Hospital any untoward incidents/Complaints, accurately completing relevant incident forms.

Be actively involved in Health Promotion. 

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

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • NMC registered

    • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of post registration study and training

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Pre registration evidence in direct nursing care

    • Desirable criteria

  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable