Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Cardiology (Band 6)

Job overview

Are you our next ward leader?

Following recent investment to uplift our hospital-wide nursing workforce model, we are increasing our nursing leadership team to enable there to be a sister/charge nurse on every shift across the 24 hour period. We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic leaders with a can do attitude to join our friendly but fast paced exciting working environment…….is this you?

If you enjoy taking the lead in situations and are confident in motivating a team, you may want to consider this leadership role.

Do you feel you have positive leadership and organisational skills to make a difference? If so this job could be for you.

We are looking for leaders who will not only demonstrate line management responsibilities but who will act as a role model by exhibiting excellent values and behaviours, inspiring others, leading on change and implementing best practice.

Main duties of the job

Ward 1 is a 32 bedded unit which includes a four bedded CCU. The main ward is comprised of mixed specialities including cardiology, endocrinology and haematology.

As a junior sister /Charge nurse you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including, MI’s, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disease, endocarditis, angiography, pacemakers, TOE’s; whilst being supported in gaining essential time management, prioritisation, delegation & leadership experience. Opportunity to undertake further leadership development will be given & includes; NHS Academy  Edward Jenner programme.

Cardiology experience is preferred; however we do offer a comprehensive cardiology training package. Excellent communication skills are paramount as you will be liaising with a wide range of departments from within the Trust & with other cardiac centres within the cardiac network.  You will work alongside our discharge co-ordinator to ensure safe & effective movement into/out of the ward to ensure effective flow of patients throughout the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL

Facilitating the delivery of nursing care in accordance with standards, policies and procedures set.

Ensure local policy and legislation is adhered to in relation to the custody and administration of drugs.

Support the effective documentation of all nursing records, monitoring through audit that national and local standards are maintained on a daily basis

Maintain effective communication channels throughout professional and support staff on the ward

Provide professional advice and support to all members of the ward team, acting as a link to medical staff.

Participate in ensuring an effective learning environment is established and maintained for all trainee staff on the ward.

Practice Preceptorship and Clinical Supervision for junior staff in accordance with local policies.

Monitor standards by participating in Audit of Clinical Standards and policies.

Be aware of current developments and research in clinical practice and facilitate its introduction to the ward team.

Liaise with Clinical Specialists and senior colleagues to develop practice in the ward environment and enhance the role of the untrained and qualified nurse.

Develop local standards for care delivery.

To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment on the ward.

To provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals from the point of diagnosis and throughout treatment

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