haemodialysis nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a haemodialysis nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing haemodialysis and related treatments. The role involves assessing and planning patient care, collaborating with medical teams, and supervising other staff. The organization values equality and diversity, offering family-friendly benefits and a commitment to a supportive work environment. Fluency in Welsh and/or English is desirable for candidates.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Equality and diversity commitment

Qualifications

• Welsh and/or English speaking is desirable.
• Experience in nursing care, particularly in renal or dialysis settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients on haemodialysis.
• Collaborate with medical teams to support patient care.
• Supervise practice and conduct clinical audits.

Skills

Assessment and planning

Collaborative care

Clinical supervision

Patient monitoring

Job description

Overview

Join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, 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. Get the support you need in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy 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. We also offer family‑friendly benefits including work‑life balance policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence‑based nursing care for patients receiving haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration or plasma exchange.
• Contribute to the education, development and line management of other staff members, qualified and unqualified.
• Work collaboratively and co‑operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families with minimal or no supervision.
• Participate in the dialysis unit on‑call team and assist with the development of ward‑based dialysis provision on the established Renal ward.
• Support the BCUHB in achieving Renal Association guidelines and independently refer to other professionals in the case of patient need.
• In conjunction with medical teams assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence‑based care for patients on haemodialysis, haemofiltration, haemodialfiltration and plasma exchange.
• Facilitate, monitor and improve care both directly and indirectly.
• Supervise practice, carry out clinical audit and develop practice through knowledge of research in conjunction with teaching of professional colleagues.
• The haemodialysis nurse has responsibility for own caseload of patients providing an organisational and support network in the planning, provision, surveillance and monitoring of haemodialysis patients.
• The role also includes assisting with adequate staffing levels on the dialysis unit and the dedicated renal ward as required.
• Liaise regularly with haemodialysis nurses across BCU.

Qualifications

Welsh and/or English speaking is desirable. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Benefits

Family‑friendly benefits, work‑life balance policies, equality and diversity commitment, disability confident employer scheme.