Registered Nurse: Pain Management Service

Registered Nurse:
Pain Management Service

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We are looking to recruit an experienced, motivated Registered Nurse. We can offer our Nurses the opportunity to work in a varied, challenging but rewarding role in a friendly and supportive working environment. You will work primarily assisting with the delivery of the Interventional (Injection) Service currently located either at Abergele or Llandudno Hospitals. You may also be required to work within Pain Clinics in our outpatient department(s), treating a diverse variety of patients with a diagnosis of Chronic Pain.

Experience of working within a recovery, theatre and/or outpatient department would be beneficial. As a Registered Nurse you will have opportunity to develop your skills through training within a supportive environment and team. The team are committed to providing innovative evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies for our patients with Chronic Pain. Here at BCUHB, you'll have the time to give patients personalised care to a standard you can be proud of.

Clinical.

Assess the patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.

Ensure patient needs are met by working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies e.g. prepare relevant equipment for investigative and treatment procedures such as physical examination or injections / nerve blocks.

Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/families, including patients with special needs/learning disabilities or other barriers to communication. e.g. Assist MDT personnel in carrying out procedures ensuring the patients understanding, concordance and relevant aftercare by verbal and written information such as patient leaflets.

Assess patient's suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements.

Administer medication e.g. intravenous, intramuscular/subcutaneous medications, ensuring that procedures are compliant with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Policy Board Policy.

Carry out procedures in relation to care of patients e.g. aseptic technique in line with ANTT requirements

Ensure that the patient is safely prepared for and escorted to/from theatre and other investigations or procedures relevant to area of work e.g. epidurals, nerve block or Radio frequency block.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

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.

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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job Purpose:

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families within the Pain Management Service.

Assist in the management and organisation of Interventional or Outpatient Clinics and participating in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Will be required (dependent on level of experience) to take charge of a group of patients/clients with the guidance and supervision of the person with continuing responsibility/ Nurse in charge.

Co-ordinate the work of healthcare support workers, assistant practitioners, students, preceptorship nurse (depending on level of experience) in the delivery of nursing care.

Supervise healthcare support workers, assistant practitioners, students, preceptorship nurse (depending of the level of experience) of the nursing team, and participate in their education and development.

Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information i.e. staffing, financial and patient issues.

Record patients property and ensuring that procedures are compliant with Health Board Policies and protocols.

Participate in service development by…