Hameodialysis Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

The Renal Unit within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales seeks a skilled Staff Nurse to deliver patient care across haemodialysis, renal ward, and critical care settings. You will work closely with doctors, specialist nurses, dietitians, social workers, psychologists and pharmacy to provide high-quality, evidence-based nephrology nursing.

The post emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, staff education and leadership, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• NMC Registered, Adult Nurse.
• Post-registration study and training (POVA) desired.
• Renal related qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care for haemodialysis patients.
• Collaborate with doctors, specialist nurses, dietitians, social workers, psychologists and pharmacists.
• Develop knowledge and skills in renal nursing through teamwork with renal ward nurses.
• Assist in management and education of other staff.

Skills

NMC Registered

Direct nursing care

Holistic nursing care

Education

NMC registered nurse (Adult)

Job description

Job summary

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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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• NMC Registered, Adult Nurse

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration study and training eg POVA.
• Renal related qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care.
• Experience of providing holistic nursing care.
• Interested in developing renal related nursing skills.

Desirable

• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in new tab). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).