Community Nurse: Path to District Nurse & NP Roles

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Pwllheli; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is recruiting Band 5 Community Nurses for a fixed-term 9-month maternity cover within the District Nursing Service. Roles include progression paths to Band 6 District Nurse, Chronic Condition Case Manager, or Nurse Practitioner via modular training.

Ability to travel across Anglesey and Gwynedd is required; Welsh language ability is desirable. We offer development and training opportunities, and encourage applications in Welsh or English.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or within 2 months of gaining PIN.
• Knowledge of Community Care.
• Practice supervisor/assessor.
• Previous community experience (Desirable).
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards of care.
• Clinical competency.
• Competent in catheter care.
• Picc line care.
• Wound care.
• Leg ulcer care.
• Experience in palliative care.
• CRT working.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Welsh Speaker (Desirable).
• Evidence of ongoing professional training.
• Knowledge of professional codes of conduct.
• Broad knowledge of community nursing skills and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically effective care within the District Nurse Team.
• Travel between patients' homes in a timely manner.
• Support delivery of District Nursing services to maintain patients in their homes and communities.
• Communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Registered nurse

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is recruiting Band 5 Community Nurses for a fixed-term 9-month maternity cover within the District Nursing Service. Roles include progression paths to Band 6 District Nurse, Chronic Condition Case Manager, or Nurse Practitioner via modular training.

Ability to travel across Anglesey and Gwynedd is required; Welsh language ability is desirable. We offer development and training opportunities, and encourage applications in Welsh or English.