Registered Nurse - Morris Ward

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wrexham seeks a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join a dynamic nursing team in a mixed-bedded ward. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality patient care, assessing nursing needs, and maintaining accurate patient records. The ideal candidate will be NMC registered with experience in holistic nursing care and effective communication skills. You will also have opportunities for professional development, working closely with other healthcare professionals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NMC registered; evidence to be provided at interview.
• Evidence of post-registration study and training required.
• Experience in direct nursing care with a holistic approach.
• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care as per nursing standards.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and involve patients in care planning.
• Conduct risk assessments and report incidents responsibly.
• Act as a mentor for students or healthcare support workers.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Basic IT skills

Knowledge of incident reporting policy

Ability to document details clearly

Understanding of the consent process

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

NMC registered

Post registration study evidence

Job description

Morris ward is a mixed 27-bedded ward; this specialises in care of the elderly medicine, with the majority of patients having complex physical and mental health needs. You will have the opportunity to work in a clinical environment striving for excellence, and be an integral part of our dynamic nursing team.

You will be supported by the Ward Manager, Practice Development Nurse and Matronto undertake professional and personal development opportunities, and be supported in your new role.

The ward offers different learning opportunities as well as a chance to develop management and leadership skills.

The post holders will be expected to deliver care of the highest standard and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. As a Band 5 Registered nurse you will ensure that you carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high qualities, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.

Main duties of the job

Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located.

The successful candidate will be required (dependent on level of experience) to take charge of a group of patients/clients with the guidance and supervision of the person with continuing responsibility/ Nurse in charge.

To assess the patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.

To ensure the principles set out in the Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high quality service for the patients and clients.

To maintain patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date and to ensure that patients and carers/relatives are involved in the planning and delivery of care.

To take a proactive role in the management of risk. i.e. risk assessments, reporting incidents and near misses.

To undertake all reasonable precautions for a safe and secure environment for self and others in accordance with Health and Safety legislation reporting any areas of concern to the Nurse in Charge.

With the relevant experience act as a supervisor , mentor or assessor for students or Healthcare support workers and develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to development of others.

To maintain active status on NMC Register Act in accordance with NMC Code and guiding documents.

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

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

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

• NMC registered Evidence to be provided at interview
• Evidence of post registration study and training eg POVA

Experience

• Pre registration evidence in direct nursing care. Experience of providing holistic nursing care Interest in developing nursing skills
• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework Implement evidence based practice

Skills

• Clear understanding of contract of care Ability to document details clearly and accurately Clear understanding of consent process Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of incident reporting policy Awareness of Policies Knowledge of incident reporting policy

Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to speak Welsh

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