Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

We have exciting opportunities for a motivated and dynamic junior sister/charge nurse to join our gastroenterology team on Ward 9 YGC Glan Clwyd hospital for a fixed term of 6 months to cover secondment.

Ward 9 Ysbyty Glan Clwyd is a 24 bedded mixed sex ward for nursing general medical patients with a sub speciality of acute and chronic gastroenterology disorders. Our patients are supported by an extremely knowledgeable team of doctors, ward nurses, specialist GI nurses, gastro unit, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and pharmacists. Our ward philosophy is "What matters to us"....Is to ensure that we improve patient's experience and outcomes by concentrating on ... "What matters to them?"

We specialise ininflammatory bowel disease such as Chrons, ulcerative colitis, GI cancers, nutritional issues, non-alcoholic and alcoholic liver disease.

We manage these conditions with various interventions including:Ng tube placement and management, intravenous infusions, endoscopy and PEG insertion, liver biopsy, alcohol withdrawal management and education, ascitic drains, radiological studies and interventions.

Main duties of the job

Ward 9 are very much a work family who support each other and always go over and above for our patients. We are a friendly and approachable team who treat all patients as we wish to be treated, ensuring safety, confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.

Teamwork is our priority, priding ourselves on providing evidence based, holistic and individualised care for our patients and their families.

Our nurses are encouraged to continue to develop and progress to their full potential. With support will be able to insert and care for nasogastric tubes, shadow specialist nurses, undertake IV additives training, phlebotomy and cannulation as well developing leadership skills and the opportunity to work towards a masters all whilst developing a sound knowledge of gastroenterology disorders and treatment.

As a silver accreditation award ward, you will have the opportunity to work within a clinical area who strives for excellence.

This post is fixed term / secondment for until 03/05/2024 due to the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

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.