Registered Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

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 patients and their families.

Based at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Denbighshire, you will join the North Wales Vascular Network, with access to a dedicated vascular ward and state-of-the-art Hybrid Theatre. Welsh or English speakers are welcome.

Qualifications

• Registered nurses with vascular care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care.
• Assist in management and organisation of clinical area and supervise other staff.

Skills

Vascular nursing

Job description

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 patients and their families.

Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Take responsibility for a ward or equivalent sphere of nursing, in the absence of the senior nurse or person who has continuing (24 hour) responsibility.

Responsible for managing a group of staff in the absence of the senior nurse.

Do you want to be a part of a new exciting development to improve the health of the population we serve? We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurses with vascular experience and knowledge to join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's North Wales Vascular Network.

For those nurses without Vascular experience but with a keen interest and a desire to develop their skills, we will provide support and guidance to gain their Vascular competencies. Newly qualified nurses will follow the Health Board preceptorship programme and will not only gain vascular knowledge and skills, but progress to become Practice Supervisors and Practice Assessors for our future nursing students.

The tertiary unit for major arterial surgery is located at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire. As an integral part of this development wehave invested in a dedicated vascular ward and installed a state of the art Hybrid Theatre (including Interventional Radiology facilities). The Health Board has invested in a team of consultant surgeons, interventional radiologists, middle grade doctors, two new IR suites and a dedicated vascular ward.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.

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.