Sister/Charge Nurse-Palm Ward

Job overview

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position

We are excited to be recruiting a Clinical sister / Charge Nurse to join Palm ward who shares our ambition and vision to continue to deliver ‘good care’ (As rated by the CQC) and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

The Palm ward team is skilled, highly motivated and actively engaged with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care. If successful you must be prepared to provide high quality evidence-based care and be proactive in adapting to meet the needs of our service. Effective communication skills and the ability to work efficiently within a team are integral to this role. Our unit recognises the importance of staff health and well-being and the support that is necessary to maintain it.

This is a unique opportunity to care for Respiratory   conditions Giving you time to Nurse your patients with pride.

You will have previously completed courses in HDU, phlebotomy cannulation and mentoring, and have proven clinical experience.

Please Note that palm ward does care for AGP patients and that at times you will be expected to wear full PPE and be compliant with the trust PPE policy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will assist and is expected to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The assessment, implementation and evaluation of the agreed standard of nursing care.

Provide fundamental and advanced patient care.

Ensure that all nursing records and documents are completed accurately, legibly and contemporaneously.

Ensure safe discharges.

Discharge patients following the “nurse–led discharge protocol”

Assist the Ward Manager to ensure all staff is aware of prevention and control of infection.

Act as an advocate for patients and protect their privacy and dignity.

Ensure agreed standard for ward cleanliness by assisting with regular checks and audits.

Work at an appropriate clinical level and be a role model for all staff.

Manage the clinical are in the absence of more senior staff to ensure effective communication between all MDT members to ensure safe management of patients.