Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Emergency Department in Ysbyty Gwynedd for a highly motivated and flexible Band 5 registered nurse who will provide a high standard of skilled nursing care within the department on a 24 hour, 7 day a week service on a rotational basis.

The ED team works hard to work together for patients and puts patient’s safety at the heart of everything we do. Communication and valuing and respecting each other are key requirements for joining this team.

A supportive learning environment is central to the department’s objectives and learning and being innovative are essential criteria.

Main duties of the job

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You will receive a specialty specific induction programme that is supported by a competency framework for you to complete alongside a dedicated Practice Development Nurse, as well as be provided opportunities to further develop your nursing career through courses including Mentorship in Practice, intravenous additives, venepuncture and cannulation, recording and interpretation of ECG’s. Within the ED, you may also undertake Advanced Life Support training, Paediatric Intermediate Life Support as well as develop your skill in trauma management via the undertaking of a dedicated trauma course with Team Trauma Wales.

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.