Job overview

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department Team. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, clinically sound and friendly Band 5 registered nurse who is keen to develop emergency nursing skills and is driven to deliver high quality patient focused care.

Our multidisciplinary team consists of Emergency Medicine Consultants, resident doctors, advanced clinical practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, liaison nurses for mental health, learning disability and substance misuse and pharmacists which together work to assess and treat the complex mix of Emergency Department patients. Working as part of the Emergency Department team you would have the opportunity to learn from these experts in the management of emergency illness and injuries.  

Our Emergency Department comprises of a 4 bedded resuscitation room, 20 short stay rooms, a dedicated paediatric area and a helipad. We are a trauma centre and part of the Midlands Trauma Network.

We are passionate about offering internal and external training and our nurses are professionally  supported by the Practice Development Nurse and a Team Leader.

Main duties of the job

The main duties whilst working within the Emergency Department will include:

·         The delivery of high standards of evidence-based emergency nursing care

·         Being responsible for the delivery of planed direct patient care to a high standard without supervision in accordance with nursing procedures and policies.

·         With the support of the multidisciplinary team be responsible in the co-ordination of discharge planning.

·         Contributing to the health promotion of all patients who attend the Emergency Department providing education, support and advice and where appropriate referral to key professionals and / or agencies.

·         In the absence of a more senior staff member be responsible for the delegation and supervision of other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students.

·         Be responsible for treating patients with courtesy and respect maintaining confidentiality at all times.

·         Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. Visitors and staff

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.

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