Registered Nurse - IV Suite

This is a Registered Nurse post in the IV team, based in the IV Suite at Deeside Community Hospital within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The work centres on giving and managing IV infusions and transfusions, inserting lines and planning clinical care programmes, with venepuncture and cannulation skills taught by IV staff. Patients range from acutely ill people to those with long-term conditions, including haematology and oncology care, and the post helps develop a new service across varied settings.

NMC registration is essential, while Welsh is welcome but not required.

• Deliver, care for and manage IV infusions and transfusions
• Insert IV lines and assist with or perform blood draws
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate specific clinical programmes of care
• Manage haematological conditions, liaising with consultants
• Support oncology patients with treatments, liaising with consultants
• Observe patients, monitor vital signs and elevate to the appropriate clinician
• Develop and implement care plans and keep accurate records of care
• Provide training and support to patients and their families
• Work in a multidisciplinary team, closely with oncology and haematology
• Help develop and support a new service
• Take on a senior role when needed

• NMC registration

• Pre-registration evidence of direct nursing care
• Experience of providing holistic nursing care
• Interest in developing nursing skills

• Clear understanding of the contract of care
• Clear understanding of the consent process
• Ability to document details clearly and accurately
• Basic IT skills

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confidence in clinical skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and work in different settings

• Post-registration study and training such as POVA, child protection or intermediate life support
• Understanding of the clinical governance framework
• Implementing evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of the incident reporting policy
• Awareness of policies
• Welsh speaker