Community Staff Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Nefyn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Band 5 Community Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term position within the Llyn District Nursing Team. The role involves providing high-quality care to patients in their homes, supporting their health needs while preventing hospital admissions. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with a passion for community health, effective communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or within 2 months of gaining PIN.
• Knowledge of Primary Care and community nursing skills.
• Effective communication and clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically effective care within the District Nurse Team.
• Travel between patients' homes in a timely manner.
• Maintain high standards of care and communication.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to maintain high standards of care

Clinical competency

Education

Registered nurse or within 2 months of gaining PIN

Knowledge of Primary Care

Working towards diploma or degree

Previous community experience

Job description

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Job Overview

This post is a fixed-term/secondment position for 12 months 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.

This is a band 5 community staff nurse post working with the Llyn District Nursing Team, covering maternity leave for 12 months.

Please note for Welsh students: you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located.

Are you an experienced registered nurse with vision, drive, and enthusiasm? Do you thrive on change and challenges? Join our dynamic, proactive, and progressive District Nursing Service committed to making a difference for patients. We offer developmental and training opportunities and are seeking highly motivated, passionate Band 5 Community Nurses who are eager to develop into roles such as:

• Band 6 District Nurse by undertaking the District Nurse Qualification
• Chronic Condition Case Manager through disease-specific training for complex needs
• Nurse Practitioners via a modular clinical skills development

Interested candidates are welcome to contact the department for an informal discussion regarding the role's requirements.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will need excellent communication skills and the ability to provide clinically effective care within the District Nurse Team. The West Division of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board delivers District Nursing Services across Anglesey and Gwynedd, working with partner organizations to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to maintain patients in their homes, prevent hospital admissions, empower self-management, and deliver seamless, patient-centered care.

You must be able to travel between patients' homes in towns and rural areas in a timely manner.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organization

If you relish a challenge, have a passion for helping others, or are seeking a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a supportive environment. As Wales' largest health organization, providing a full range of services for about 700,000 people across North Wales, we promote equality, diversity, and are a 'Disability Confident Employer.'

Please check your email regularly. Successful applicants will receive recruitment correspondence via the email registered on their application.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh; they will not be treated less favorably than English applications.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Full job description and person specification are attached or available via the “Apply now” link in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or within 2 months of gaining PIN
• Knowledge of Primary Care

Desirable

• Working towards diploma or degree
• Previous community experience

Skills

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain high standards of care
• Clinical competency

Desirable

• Flexible approach to work

Knowledge

• Ongoing professional training evidence
• Knowledge of professional codes of conduct
• Broad community nursing skills and competencies

Desirable

• Meet all the above criteria

Other

• Ability to work unsociable hours and travel efficiently between homes

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare