School Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Wales is seeking a School Nurse to lead the delivery of the Public Health programme within schools. The role involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for families, with a focus on safeguarding children. The ideal candidate will hold a SCPHN degree or equivalent and has current NMC registration. Understanding of Welsh is desirable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a SCPHN degree or equivalent in School Nursing with current NMC registration.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and delegate work within a skill mix team.

Skills

SCPHN degree or equivalent in School Nursing

Current NMC registration

Ability to speak Welsh

Job description

Overview

The post holder will have professional responsibility for a defined population/caseload and lead the delivery and organisation of the Public Health programme, delivering the nursing component of the School Health Programme to a school age population within a defined number of schools. Based within the community setting, the practitioner is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care offered to families, with particular attention to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and delegate work within a skill mix team.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a SCPHN degree or equivalent in School Nursing with current NMC registration.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Employer and Culture

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 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 the 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Application Process

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.