Miu Emergency Nurse Practitioner

About This Role

This Emergency Nurse Practitioner role is for a motivated and dynamic practitioner to work in a busy, practitioner-led Minor Injury Unit. The unit provides evidence-based care to local residents and seasonal visitors, attending to a variety of patients with a range of injuries. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care within a busy and practitioner-led environment
• Work well within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of patient-focused care
• Provide excellent care within the scope of practice, in line with unit guidelines and Powys Teaching Health Board policies
• Work autonomously using your own initiative

Requirements

• Registered Nurse
• Emergency Nurse Practitioner
• Non-Medical Referrer
• Literacy and numeracy level 2, equivalent (GCSE A-C) or equivalent educational qualification
• Evidence of post basic academic studies at Diploma or degree
• Appropriate level of verbal and written English language skills as determined by formal assessment (if English is not first language)
• Knowledge of current professional issues
• Knowledge of basic and more advanced nursing interventions using up to date information and research
• Experience in minor injuries/minor illnesses in a primary care setting / A&E department or Minor Injury Unit
• People management skills
• Experience of Policy development and review
• Participation in the review of PGD's
• Able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of professional nursing issues in minor injury/illness care
• Able to articulate and evidence leadership achievements in driving and motivating a staff team
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate activity in meeting the requirements of clinical governance
• Demonstrate awareness of national developments and standards

Nice to have:

• Management or leadership course
• Independent Nurse Prescriber
• Mentorship qualification
• Appraisal training
• Experience of teaching/facilitating of groups

Important Details

• Informal visits or enquiries are welcome and encouraged prior to the closing date

About the Company

Powys Teaching Health Board is the smallest Health Board in Wales, valuing every employee's contribution to its varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. It is a supportive and progressive employer that encourages career development through various pathways. The Health Board is situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain.