Sister/Charge Nurse - Mason Ward

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

x 2 Full Time Band 6 Posts

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively 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.

Main duties of the job

All applicants must be a Registered Nurse, with recent experience at Band 5 and meet the Band 6 Job Description person specification. Experience in both pathways is essential for this Senior Nursing post holder.

The position involves working as an Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse on Mason Ward(Internal rotation) Surgical Ward, with a Trauma and Orthopaedics speciality

Applicants will also be required to undertake Mentorship of Student Nurses and preceptorship of newly qualified nurses whilst assisting the ward sister in managing Mason Ward, and ensuring that the Fundamentals of Care are maintained to a high standard.

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 or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Reg Nurse
• Evidence of a Degree level qualification or working towards this within an agreed time frame.
• Evidence of CPD Holds or is actively working towards a relevant Post-graduate Diploma, Diploma to be completed within an agreed timeframe.

Desirable criteria

• Management Qualification or experience
• Mentor/supervisor/assessor/

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role .
• Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Experience/knowledge of senior nurse role

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate and receive complex information
• The ability to diagnose a problem and take corrective action
• Ability to analyse assessment results and transfer them into relevant packages of care
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh
• IT Skills
• Ability to manage resources