Staff Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking proactive nurses to join the Acute Medical Unit in North Wales. The role involves initial assessment, documentation, and coordinating patient care within a supportive team.

Applicants should have NMC registration and acute care experience. Desirable experience includes medical, surgical or care settings. Welsh language skills are advantageous; English speakers are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Acute Experience
• Medical Experience (Desirable)
• Surgical Experience (Desirable)
• Care Experience (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment and documentation of patients with acute medical presentations.
• Regular assessment of patients treatment needs and planning accordingly.
• Pressure ulcer prevention.
• Administration of medication, including IV medication.
• Liaising with other departments to coordinate patient care and treatment.
• Adhering to Infection prevention policies and procedures.

Skills

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Mentorship

ECG

Post Reg qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located. The Acute Medical Unit is within the Emergency quadrant in YGC. We are looking for pro‑active, forward thinking nurses to join our established team.

Main duties of the job

• Initial assessment and completion of documentation of patients with acute medical presentations.
• Regular assessment of patients treatment needs and planning accordingly.
• Pressure ulcer prevention.
• Administration of medication, including IV medication.
• Liaising with other departments to coordinate patient care and treatment.
• Adhering to Infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Successful candidates will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge in acute medicine by senior nursing team and by Practice Development nurse.
• AMU is a dynamic area ideal for individuals with a flexible and adaptable nature.

Successful candidate would be expected to work days and nights on rotation, on a 7 day basis.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registration

Experience

Essential criteria

• Acute Experience

Desirable criteria

• Medical Experience
• Surgical Experience
• Care Experience

Skills

Desirable criteria

• ils
• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• Mentorship
• ECG
• Post Reg qualification