Charge Nurse / Ward Sister

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Devon is looking for a Registered Nurse to specialize in caring for older patients, including those with dementia or delirium. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and skilled in providing care for acutely unwell individuals. Join a dedicated team and help shape patient-centered services in an innovative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with frail older patients.
• Passion for caring for those living with dementia or delirium.
• Ability to care for acutely unwell patients receiving medical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care for patients at the end of life.
• Work collaboratively within an integrated healthcare team.

Skills

Experience with older patients

Compassionate care

Skills for acute care

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is experienced in working with older patients. The applicant should understand the needs of frail older patients. They should have a passion for working with patients who may be living with a dementia or have a delirium. The applicant will require skills for looking after acutely unwell patients who are receiving medical care. They also need a compassion for patients who may be at the end of their life, or receiving palliative care.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below.

About the Trust

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.