Haemodialysis Registered Nurse

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wrexham is seeking a passionate Staff Nurse to support patients undergoing dialysis. In this fixed-term role, you’ll provide high-quality nursing care, work within a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the development of renal nursing practices. This position requires NMC registration and a desire to develop skills in renal care. Competitive salary of £31,516 to £38,364 per annum is offered, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing holistic nursing care.
• Interest in developing renal nursing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for haemodialysis patients.
• Assist in management and organization of clinical area.
• Participate in education and development of staff.

Skills

Holistic nursing care

Ability to implement evidence-based practice

Understanding of clinical governance framework

Education

NMC Registered, Adult Nurse

Renal related qualification

Evidence of post-registration study and training

Job description

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

The Renal Unit is a diverse department, caring for patients with Renal Failure from the pre-dialysis, to maintenance dialysis, conservative management, end of life care and supporting patients through transplantation. The department also provides support to patients whom develop acute renal failure. The role of the staff nurse within the department is diverse and you will be afforded the opportunity to care for patients undergoing dialysis, on the dialysis unit, on our renal ward and within the critical care setting.

The approach for caring for patients undergoing dialysis is truly multidisciplinary, you will be working closely with doctors, specialist nurses, dieticians, social worker, psychologist and the pharmacy department to deliver a high quality continuous care to the patients within the department.

We are currently providing dialysis to 67 haemodialysis patients, the department is open Mon, Wed & Frid 6.30am to Midnight & Tuesday, Thurs and Sat 6.30am to 7pm, you will be required to support the service during this period, and also support our on call service which is operational over night and on weekends. In addition to this the department has a strong practice development focus, we are keen to support our staff with educational development, this is supported by our practice development nurse.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of haemodialysis patients and their families.
• The post holder will assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
• The post holder will be expected to develop their knowledge and skills in renal nursing by working with the various renal specialist nurses and the other renal ward nurses.

Duties and responsibilities have been classified as follows:

• Clinical Practice
• Clinical Governance
• Management and Leadership
• Education and Development
• Professional Development

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

About us

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.

Job 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

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• NMC Registered, Adult Nurse
• Evidence of post registration study and training eg POVA.
• Renal related qualification.

Experience

• Experience of providing holistic nursing care.
• Interested in developing renal related nursing skills.
• A clear understanding of the clinical governance framework.
• An ability to implement evidence based practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£31,516 to £38,364 a yearper annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR652-0925

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