Senior Dialysis Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking an experienced haemodialysis nurse to join their caring team. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive patient care, supporting ward management, and contributing to the improvement of clinical practices. The role requires strong nursing experience, with an emphasis on collaboration within medical teams. Candidates with Welsh language skills are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare service in an engaging and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in haemodialysis nursing and management.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills in both Welsh and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to the ward manager.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Supervise practice and carry out clinical audits.
• Promote a consistent approach and best practices.

Skills

Dynamic haemodialysis nursing

Patient care management

Team collaboration

Clinical auditing

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced dynamic haemodialysis nurse to join the established caring team on the dialysis unit at Glan Clwyd.

The post holder will be required to provide ongoing support to the ward manager and to assist with the management and organisation of the clinical area.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients receiving haemodialysis, haemodiafiltration or plasma exchange.

Contribute to the education, development and line management of other staff members, qualified and unqualified.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families with minimal or no supervision.

Participation in the dialysis unit on call team is required as part of this senior role within the dialysis unit, along with assisting with the development of ward based dialysis provision on the established Renal ward.

Main duties of the job

• To support the BCULB in achieving Renal Association guidelines.
• Independently refers to other professionals in the case of patient need.
• In conjunction with medical teams assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence based care for patients on haemodialysis, haemofiltration, haemodialfiltration and plasma exchange.
• To facilitate, monitor and improve care both directly and indirectly.
• Supervise practice, carries out clinical audit and develops practice through knowledge of research in conjunction with teaching of professional colleagues.
• To provide a consistent approach and share best practice across BCULHB.
• The haemodialysis nurse has responsibility for his/her own caseload of patients providing an organisational and support network in the planning, provision, surveillance and monitoring of haemodialysis patients.
• The role also includes assisting with adequate staffing levels on the dialysis unit and the dedicated renal ward as required.
• Liaise regularly with heamodialysis nurses across BCU.

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.