DTC Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

The post is for an experienced surgical nurse who wants to further their experience and skills in day surgery. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and their implementation and evaluation.  The post holder will be expected to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and teach other staff and learners. The post holder will also be expected to be an excellent role model and treat all staff, visitors and service users with tact and courtesy.

Main duties of the job

• Plan the delivery of patient care and take responsibility for implementing and evaluating that care, using an appropriate nursing model.

• To provide surgical/ orthopaedic/ gynae/ urology/chronic pain and bariatric advice and education to patients, junior staff and learners within the directorate as required. To develop communication networks across specialities and throughout the multidisciplinary team.

• Be able to prioritise their own workload and of those working with them such as junior staff, learners and Healthcare Assistants. When in charge of the ward,  know how to delegate what staff to what duties and ensure the smooth running of the ward.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The post holder will act as a clinical resource to the ward team promoting the use of evidence based clinical nursing practice.

• Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines. This requires a thorough understanding of policies and guidance related to for example: infection control, hand hygiene and individualised patient needs.

To administer patient medication according to Trust Policy, this includes the administration of intravenous medication. The post holder must have a thorough understanding of individual medicines, their effects, side effects and interactions.