Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse - Lugg

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Nursing team on Lugg ward, which  is a 30 bedded ward.

Lugg looks after medical patients and are specialist in cardiology and Gastroenterology nursing, we are supported by specialist nurses in these areas.

As a B6 junior sister/ charge nurse you will be responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high quality patient care by providing professional, clinical and managerial leadership.  You will be expected to take charge of the Unit in the absence of the ward Sister and provide support and guidance to all staff.

Main duties of the job

Lugg are looking for an experienced B5 or B6 nurse to support the Ward Sister with the day to day management of the ward.  The successful candidate will be expected to take on the management and daily oversight of Lugg Ward in the absence of the Ward Sister.

As a junior sister/ charge nurse on Lugg  you will have responsibility for monitoring standards and quality in the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care. You will monitor and support  staff training and education, risk management reporting at ward level and budget control including allocation of resources.

A strong clinical background in acute general medicine is essential to this role and knowledge of caring for patients with impaired cognition issues, to support the nursing team and ensure our patients receive the right standard of care.

As a junior sister / charge nurse, you will work closely with the multi professional team members to enhance service delivery. As an individual new to the role, you will be well supported by your peers within the medical division.

Applicants should be willing to embrace and able to facilitate change.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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