We currently have a vacancy for a permanent Band 5 Community Nurse in Buckley.

The post requires that the successful candidate is a registered nurse with evidence of continued professional development. They should be motivated and enthusiastic, work within the team, whilst having the ability to work independently. The successful applicant will require an awareness of the evolving role within District Nursing.

Main duties of the job

Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care in the community. The post holder will work as part of the district nursing team and with other agencies to provide clinically effective care.

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

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 description

Job responsibilities

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

Essential

• NMC Registered

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. POVA, Child Protection, Intermediate Life Support

Experience

Essential

• Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
• Experience of providing holistic nursing care
• Interest in developing nursing skills

Desirable

• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Implement evidence based practice

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Clear understanding of contract of care
• Ability to document details clearly and accurately
• Clear understanding of consent process
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of incident reporting policy
• Awareness of Policies Knowledge of incident reporting policy

Personal / Disposition

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Buckley Medical Centre

Buckley

CH7 3PG

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

050-NMR865-0824