Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our friendly and expanding team within the Emergency Department as a Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse.
The Emergency Department is looking for a highly motivated individual who thrive in fast-paced environments and wish to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate nursing care. We are seeking to recruit an individual who can make a difference with their dedication and expertise whilst upholding the trusts values and behaviours. We are a friendly department with a positive ethos and strong nursing leadership.
The workload throughout the department is very varied and interesting with no two days being the same. The successful candidate will need to have at least 18-months experience working as an RN, must be dynamic, possess excellent communications skills, and have a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork.
As an experienced nurse, you will work both clinically as a member of the nursing team providing clinical advise and expertise but also leadership to all staff and in partnership with the departments Senior Sisters / Charge Nurses. Applicants need to have a sound knowledge of clinical, leadership and managerial skills. Be able to demonstrate the ability to lead as well as work within a team: to supervise, nurture and develop the knowledge and skills of staff.
Main duties of the job
Emergency Nursing is a challenging and demanding speciality, but our multidisciplinary team will support you to develop and expand your Emergency Nursing skills. Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development exist within the ED. Training will be provided in the ED, and through the completion of intermediate and advanced life support courses. You will be supported by the senior ED nurses to complete band 6 ED competencies. It is also a requirement of the role that you complete the Emergency Nurse Practitioner course.
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.
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
- Adult/Paediatrics
- Nursing Degree
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Advance Life Support or willingness to undertake
- ATLS, TNCC, APLS, PLS
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, with sufficient current post registration experience in A&E department or Acute setting
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audit work and standard setting
- Teaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Effective problem solver
- Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
- IT skills eg email, MS Word
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to and propose changes within working situation
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health and Safety Issues
- Knowledge of local policies/procedures and guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of Interview and Appraisal process
- Knowledge of management theories
Personal
Essential
- Able to adapt to change
- Motivated
- Able to perform a full range of activities.
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Adult/Paediatrics
- Nursing Degree
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Advance Life Support or willingness to undertake
- ATLS, TNCC, APLS, PLS
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, with sufficient current post registration experience in A&E department or Acute setting
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audit work and standard setting
- Teaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Effective problem solver
- Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
- IT skills eg email, MS Word
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to and propose changes within working situation
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health and Safety Issues
- Knowledge of local policies/procedures and guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of Interview and Appraisal process
- Knowledge of management theories
Personal
Essential
- Able to adapt to change
- Motivated
- Able to perform a full range of activities.
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
