Staff Nurse

Job Overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

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.

A position has arisen for the post of Registered Nurse within The Quay Health Centre, Connah's Quay. The post is a fixed term contract for 12 months or a 12 month secondment.

The post holder will work within the Outpatients Dept at Connah's Quay Health Centre.

Main duties of the job

They will be an integral part of the Dermatology team working mainly within the dermatology theatre.

Assist the Dermatology Doctors and Specialist Nursing team in clinic, providing patients with information following consultation

Assist in minor surgery as scrub nurse to the Dermatology Doctors and Specialist Nursing team.

Perform dressings and wound checks post procedures.

Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures

Ensure adequate stock levels within the Dermatology opd.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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

Knowledge And Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC registered
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. POVA, Child Protection, Intermediate Life Support
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
• Experience of providing holistic nursing care
• Interest in developing nursing skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Implement evidence based practice
• Experience of nursing palliative and /or terminal care
  
  

Skills And Competencies

Essential criteria

• Clear understanding of contract of care
• Ability to document details clearly and accurately
• Clear understanding of consent process
• Basic IT skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of incident reporting policy
• Awareness of Policies Knowledge of incident reporting policy
• Phlebotomy
• Wound Care
  
  

Personal/Disposition

Essential Criteria

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Welsh speaker