Job summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist works across BCUHB within a clinical specialty acting in the roles of practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, leader/change agent and care coordinator/case manager in the pursuit of clinical excellence and improved health outcomes.
Clinical Nurse Specialists are recognised internationally as expert practitioners, having in-depth knowledge of a speciality that results in expanding boundaries of nursing practice and the implementation of evidence-based practice and clinical research.
Clinical practice is central to the Clinical Nurse Specialist role, however in order to influence and improve nursing practice it is essential the role is underpinned by the competencies as outlined in the job description below. Due to the diversity of the CNS role key accountabilities and key performance indicators will vary according to patient/population and service needs. Therefore, the key performance indicators will be determined by the individual service and will be based on the key accountabilities as outlined in this CNS generic job description.
This position includes a clinical workload
Main duties of the job
Provide expert nursing knowledge in the management of patient care within a defined area of specialty practice, working with the patient, family or other health professionals to provide timely nursing care to optimise outcomes.o Uses advanced health assessment skills in the assessment of patients and critiques own practice to maintain clinical competenceo Prescribes advanced evidence-based nursing therapeutics, pharmacological/non-pharmacological interventions, diagnostic measures, equipment, procedures, and treatments to meet the needs of patients, families and groups, in accordance with professional preparation, institutional policies and scope of practiceo Role models expert evidence based clinical practice, is seen as highly effective, progressive and knowledgeableo Guides and supports others in the speciality in their assessment, clinical decision-making, implementation, evaluation and documentation of care.o Provides leadership, role models and guides others in nursing practiceo Networks nationally and internationally to identify and implement nursing advances and changes in practiceo Identifies opportunities for general health / wellness education e.g. smoking cessation
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.
Date posted
05 January 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
050-NMR1518-1222-A
Job locations
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
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