Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Mold; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) will autonomously assess, diagnose and discharge patients presenting with undifferentiated injuries or illnesses in the Emergency Department, within the ENP scope of practice.

The ENP leads clinical decision-making, provides expert advice to referrers, prescribes under independent prescriber status or PGDs, supervises junior staff, and collaborates with on-call specialist teams to ensure safe, timely patient care.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously assess, examine, diagnose and manage/discharge patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Provide specialist advice to outside agencies and the general public within Emergency Nurse Practitioner scope.

Job description

Practising autonomously as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner and providing optimum care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and un-diagnosed injuries/illnesses, and responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care is provided to all patients.

To hold clinical responsibility for autonomously assessing, examining, diagnosing and managing/discharging patients attending the Emergency Department, within the scope of practice of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner.

To give specialist advice as required within the department to outside agencies and the general public.

Is responsible for the safe discharge of the patients from the Emergency Department or to other specialties e.g., Orthopaedic/ Medical ward/Paediatrics/ENT without reference to a Doctor.

Provides Specialist Education and Training to junior doctors, medical & nursing students on the Emergency Practitioner Course and other staff members.

Regularly undertakes Research and Development activities as part of role., To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of professional practice including the management of patients in your care.

To demonstrate Specialist Knowledge as a Nurse Practitioner, across a range of clinical procedures that is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience.

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) will have extended skills to order the appropriate clinical investigations to support initial diagnosis e.g. x-rays, blood tests.

To interpret and analyse clinical data.

The ENP has the authority to refer to on call specialist teams, i.e., Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Medical, Paediatrics andENT.

To prescribe, administer and supply medication as an independent prescriber (without reference to a Doctor) or the use of PGD's (administerand supply an approved list of medicines according to locally agreed patient group directions).

To undertake special projects as delegated by the Matron such as case review.

Facilitate the teaching and training of junior staff and new nurse practitioners.

Complex facts or situations, requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison or a range of options.

Skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute & other patient conditions, appropriate action.

Prescribe medication as detailed in personal formulary.

Act as a Team Leader for Emergency Nurse Practitioners .

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

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.