Triage Nurse

1. 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.
2. To assist in the provision of an urgent medical service to the practice populations of Central Area in particular providing nurse triage in the agreed format. 
3. To work flexibly as part of a triage nurse rota covering weekdays.

To assist in the provision of an urgent medical service to the practice populations of Central Area in particular providing nurse triage in the agreed format. 

To work flexibly as part of a triage nurse rota covering weekdays.

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

Main duties of the job

• Utilise Triage support templates supported by analytical and judgemental skills in triaging telephone calls or via face-to-face patient contact to assess and evaluate the information given, use appropriate further questioning, diagnose a problem/illness and reach a clinical conclusion in accordance with agreed protocols and guidance.
• Utilise clinical guidelines, protocols, policies, procedures and Patient Group Directions in the assessments of need and delivery of clinical care and advice.
• Prioritises all contacts received and organises the allocation of consultation appointments.
• Chaperone patients as requested during consultations in the treatment centre.
• Administer therapies (as prescribed) for treatment of acute and chronic conditions and occasionally undertake basic analysis of body fluid specimens.
• Provides basic general nursing care and assistance in emergency situations.
• Monitors workload situation at all times to ensure that all contacts are made within the agreed standards/timescales in accordance with Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) targets.
• Be flexible to work across other managed practices in Central Area (as and when requested).
• Support the Lead Nurse in ensuring there is adequate nurse cover for each shift.

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.