Senior Sister / Charge Nurse (Emergency Department)

Job overview

We are seeking a Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to join our Emergency Department Team.

You will be responsible for supporting the Matron and their ward team in providing effective nursing leadership to a team of nurses ensuring the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct is at the forefront of the team’s nursing care.  In addition, the post holder will be required to work closely with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care, thus improving the patient experience.  The position supports a clinical role in addition to the management of operational issues. The post will incorporate the provision of care to patients, their families and carers’ in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the clinical area; in line with Trust policies and procedures, ensuring that values and beliefs are upheld.

Additionally, you will demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting individual needs, the needs of the team, and the needs of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a clinical expert in their area of practice.
• Take charge or delegate to the ward team as necessary.
• Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met.
• Promote the development, implementation and review of standards policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development.
• Promote evidence based clinical practice in performance improvement within the unit.
• Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialities.
• Development and implementation of multi-disciplinary integrated care pathways for patients.
• Promote and deliver effective leadership within the clinical area.
• Demonstrate up to date knowledge and understanding of current issues and priorities that effect National, Trust and Directorate wide healthcare, to facilitate clear leadership and direction.  Please see attached job description for further information.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.