Sister/Charge Nurse - Frailty SDEC

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a Sister / Charge Nurse to join the Frailty SDEC team on a part time, 12-month fixed term basis.

The successful applicant must be a registered RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP along with significant post registration experience in the relevant speciality or equivalent.

This position is based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

Main duties of the job

• To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area.
• To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing/theatre practice.
• To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
• To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
• To deputise for the ward/ department manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence-based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.