Health Protection Service Registered Nurse

Working as part of the Health Protection Service, the post holder will work, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within north Wales

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operative with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Assist in the management and organisation of their clinical area and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

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

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

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.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential: - oNMC registered

Desirable: - oEvidence of post registration study and training

Experience

Essential: - oExperience of providing holistic nursing care; - oInterest in developing nursing skills; - oRelevant experience of Health Protection

Desirable: - oClear understanding of clinical governance framework; - oImplement evidence based practice

Skills and Competencies

Essential: - oClear understanding of contract of care; - oAbility to document details clearly and accurately; - IT skills

Desirable: - oKnowledge of incident reporting policy

Other

Essential: - oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner

Personal/Disposition

Essential: - oAbility to communicate effectively; - oAbility to work under pressure.

Desirable: - oWelsh speaker