Registered General Nurse / Intensive Care Nurse

Medacs Healthcare; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Band 5 ITU/ICU Nurse for Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wales. This position offers flexible shift patterns and requires at least 2 years of post-graduate experience alongside recent NHS exposure. You'll provide critical care in high-pressure situations. Competitive pay rates and various benefits, including mental health support and professional development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Mental health support

Competitive pay rates

Discounted parking

Discounted meals

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-graduate experience.
• 6 months of recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• Enhanced background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in seriously ill conditions.
• Support emergency and planned admissions.
• Communicate clinical information effectively.
• Prepare and check equipment for operating lists.
• Adhere to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.

Skills

Patience

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Excellent timekeeping

Empathy

Active listening

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Client Name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Role: Band 5 ITU/ICU Nurse
Rates: £21.31 - £46.01 per hour plus holiday pay
Shifts: Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night and at weekends.

Benefits

• Access to Care4Carers - our support service to help support your mental health and wellbeing and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Block bookings in your favourite locations
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

Are you a dedicated and skilled Band 5 ITU/ICU Nurse with recent NHS experience? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the team of healthcare staff at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wales.

Working on a flexible shift-based rota, you will be responsible for providing constant monitoring and care for patients in seriously ill or unstable conditions. With access to state-of-the‑art medical equipment, you will have the chance to provide the highest standards of care throughout your career.

Happy staff makes for happy patients, and the Trust are committed to ensuring your happiness at work. To make your time at work the best experience it can be, Wrexham Maelor Hospital provide discounted parking and discounted meals in their canteen.

General key skills

In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 5 ITU/ICU Nurse, you will have:

• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Excellent attention to detail
• A methodical approach to tasks
• Excellent timekeeping
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Empathy and understanding
• A flexible attitude
• A desire to learn and improve
• Active listening skills
• The ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As a Band 5 ITU/ICU Nurse with Wrexham Maelor Hospital, you will:

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in seriously ill or unstable conditions.
• Actively support emergency admissions, planned admissions and post‑surgery patients and their families.
• Communicate clinical information using a variety of methods to ensure effective understanding.
• Safely identify, prepare, check and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list.
• Be responsible for adhering to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

• Be a registered nurse.
• At least 2 years post‑graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.

So, if you believe you have what it takes to be a part of the outstanding ITU/ICU team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital via Medacs Healthcare, apply today.