Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - ED

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our experienced nursing team.

After a recent staffing review we are pleased to announce we are expanding our workforce.

Do you have significant experience as a staff nurse? Do you have evidence of continuing professional development within Emergency Department nursing? Do you want to join a supportive senior team that is committed to delivering high standards within the current challenging environment?

If you can answer yes to the above then this could be the job for you and we are the team for you. The post holders will be supported in developing their managerial skills and extending their clinical skills and knowledge.

For any further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Matron Charlie Irwin-Porter or nurse managers Natalie Cooper or Sarah King.

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Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  1. Patient Care Responsibilities 1.1 To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing incorporating the Named Nurse initiative. 1.2 To proactively co-ordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance with RUH Discharge Policy ensuring involvement of other agencies as necessary. 1.3 To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals. 1.4 To perform consistent, safe practice in a variety of situations, integrating theory and practice. 1.5 To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. 1.6 To provide information which enables patients’ to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle. 1.7 To ensure that all clinical documentation is completed correctly by members of the nursing team. 1.8 To maintain a safe ward/department environment. 1.9 To assist in the establishment and monitoring of protocols/care pathways. 1.10 To promote and maintain effective communication within the ward/department. 1.11 To maintain patient confidentiality and ensure all staff understand the relevance of this. 1.12 To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care, through effective monitoring, mentoring, clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.