Job overview

Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - CLINICAL 

1. To undertake as delegated by School Nurse Band 6 school health surveillance, screening tests/health interviews in accordance with the Healthy Child Wales Programme. 
 
2. Participate in the prevention and control of outbreaks of infectious disease. Participate in administration of immunisation, following policies and procedures. 
 
3. Provide support and advice to families regarding the health and welfare of their child. 
 
4. Undertake home visits delegated by School Nurse Band 6 as required taking account of the Health Board Lone Worker Policy. 
 
5. Undertake health promotion activities in a variety of settings as delegated by School Nurse Band 6. 
 
6. To be knowledgeable of the effects of the (chronic condition) on the child and carers. 
 
7. Assisting/supporting School Nurse Band 6 in identifying health needs of identified target area. 

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse to become part of the School Nursing Service in  the Rhyl area, as a member of the school nurse team which has responsibility for the health needs of the children and young people in a designated area

The School Staff Nurse will have delegated responsibility for allocated schools/workload.

It will involve undertaking immunisation programmes, health assessments, health promotion both within the community and schools. It will also involve acting in accordance with local Safeguarding procedures and the All Wales Child Protection procedures.

 Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located

Applications for part time and full time are welcome for this post.

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.