An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit Band 6 senior staff nurse to work within the 1 bedded Critical Care Unit in Gwynedd Hospital.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board operates three Hospital sites with a total of 33 Critical Care beds, delivering care for all unscheduled care and a broad range of surgical specialities.
The Critical Care Unit aims to deliver safe, high quality care and ensures a positive patient experience. As part of our team, you will represent the Trust in delivering nursing care in line with BCUHB Values and treat all staff/colleagues, patients, families, and visitors with respect and dignity.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Staff Nurse in Critical Care will be responsible for ensuring a high level of patient care at all times throughout the unit. They will be actively involved in, as well as supervising, patient care, managing unplanned admissions and ensuring accurate staffing levels. They will need to be confident in leading the unit in the absence of senior management and be involved in the supervision and development of junior team members.
The successful candidate will be part of a real team, able to communicate clearly with those around them and have a calm approach to problem solving. They will be committed to creating an environment of continuous improvement and learning to ensure the highest possible standards of care are maintained at all times. Finally, they will demonstrate a passion for a patient-centred approach by keeping the department organised and professional at all times.
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 Nurse Diploma or Degree in Nursing Advanced Life Support or willingness to undertake Post Registration Course relevant to critical care area Mandatory training to be up to date
Desirable
Management qualification IQT Bronze/Silver
Experience
Essential
Significant post registration experience Significant experience in band 5 in critical care Management experience
Desirable
Experience of undertaking research/audit work and standard settings
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
Evidence of good organisational skills Advanced clinical skills/knowledge relevant to area of expertise Evidence of people management and leadership skills alongside the ability to care with warmth and understanding Evidence of critical analysis skills Effective decision maker and problem solver Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients, relatives and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
Desirable
Ability to adapt to and propose changes within working situation IT skills eg email, MS, word, PAS, Myrddin, WCP Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
Be empathetic, compassionate and diplomatic
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital
Penrhos Road
Bangor
LL57 2PW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
050-NMR028-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board operates three Hospital sites with a total of 33 Critical Care beds, delivering care for all unscheduled care and a broad range of surgical specialities.
The Critical Care Unit aims to deliver safe, high quality care and ensures a positive patient experience. As part of our team, you will represent the Trust in delivering nursing care in line with BCUHB Values and treat all staff/colleagues, patients, families, and visitors with respect and dignity.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Staff Nurse in Critical Care will be responsible for ensuring a high level of patient care at all times throughout the unit. They will be actively involved in, as well as supervising, patient care, managing unplanned admissions and ensuring accurate staffing levels. They will need to be confident in leading the unit in the absence of senior management and be involved in the supervision and development of junior team members.
The successful candidate will be part of a real team, able to communicate clearly with those around them and have a calm approach to problem solving. They will be committed to creating an environment of continuous improvement and learning to ensure the highest possible standards of care are maintained at all times. Finally, they will demonstrate a passion for a patient-centred approach by keeping the department organised and professional at all times.
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 Nurse Diploma or Degree in Nursing Advanced Life Support or willingness to undertake Post Registration Course relevant to critical care area Mandatory training to be up to date
Desirable
Management qualification IQT Bronze/Silver
Experience
Essential
Significant post registration experience Significant experience in band 5 in critical care Management experience
Desirable
Experience of undertaking research/audit work and standard settings
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
Evidence of good organisational skills Advanced clinical skills/knowledge relevant to area of expertise Evidence of people management and leadership skills alongside the ability to care with warmth and understanding Evidence of critical analysis skills Effective decision maker and problem solver Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients, relatives and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
Desirable
Ability to adapt to and propose changes within working situation IT skills eg email, MS, word, PAS, Myrddin, WCP Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
Be empathetic, compassionate and diplomatic
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital
Penrhos Road
Bangor
LL57 2PW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
050-NMR028-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
