Job overview

As part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Community’s Journey to Excellence, the Emergency Quadrant here at YGC is undergoing some major quality improvement and service developments.  This means we have some exciting opportunities for individuals who are looking for a career in health care within the rapid-paced world of emergency care. 

We are supporting staff through their NVQs and onto the nurse training course via this route.  We have a dedicated practice development nurse and our very own sim suite to aid learning opportunities.  They are on hand to work with and support new staff within the ward setting. 

Whether you are an experienced health carer looking for a new challenge or a new to the world of care, we are offering a variety of flexible working initiatives to create a positive work-life balance.  Please get in touch with us to find out what we can offer.

Main duties of the job

Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients` dignity and equality is maintained at all times. 

Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure high quality service for patients and clients.

Assist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearance 
To perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which he/she has the relevant training and assessment
 Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring area is generally clean and tidy – assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person.

 Assist in the admission of new patients into the department by preparing bed/trolley. area, welcoming patient, directing to bed/other area, showing patient around the ward.

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.