Sister/ Charge Nurse - Nephrology Ward 7C

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Nephrology department for a  band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse  on ward 7C at Liverpool University Hospital (Royal Hospital site).

Ward 7C is a 20 bedded Nephrology & 8 bedded regional  Renal unit. Caring for patients who require dialysis treatment .

This is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week, shift rotation.

We are seeking a confident, competent and person centred Sister/ Charge Nurse possessing effective clinical leadership and communication skills, who is dynamic and enthusiastic, committed to the provision of high quality care and treatment and who enjoy the challenge of working within complex environments.

The successful candidate will be expected to act as a role model to junior staff, assist the ward manager with managerial duties and to have clinical and professional responsibility for the co-ordination and safe running of the ward.

Peritoneal dialysis and Haemodialysis experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our team, providing leadership and high quality nursing care within Renal medicine.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, team working skills and will be dedicated to improving the patients experience.

You will need to demonstrate continuing professional development and a strong sense of commitment to develop others and work closely within a multi - disciplinary team. Experience in peritoneal dialysis is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Leadership

Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in depth highly specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers/relatives.

Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis

Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.

Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources

Lead in consultations on and contribute to the development of strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.

Responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the ward area.

Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting “no blame” cultures in order that near misses and incidents are reported.

When required take the lead in investigation of incidents/complaints including providing detailed reports/letters to complainants.

Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture.

Demonstrate clinical leadership and challenge speciality and directorate boundaries to enhance and support the patient’s journey.

Management/Operational

To identify and develop proposals and business cases as required for future service innovation.

Take the lead when required to develop and influence the development of practice/services in the clinical area through the business planning process / service development and in conjunction with Matron, General Manager, Lead Clinician and Assistant Chief Nurse.

Delegate work to match capabilities and workload of team members

Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.

Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.

Act as the patients advocate and ambassador.

Take the lead when required to develop patient focussed education and information.

Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome.