Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Northern Ireland seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their ward team. The successful candidate will support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, ensure high quality nursing care delivery, and take charge during the absence of senior staff. Responsibilities include monitoring patients’ conditions and leading care coordination within the ward. Applicants should have at least 3 years of post-registration experience, including 1 year in the relevant specialty, and must be a Registered Nurse on the live NMC register.

Qualifications

• 3 years' post-registration experience with 1 year in the specialty applied for.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on patients’ conditions according to ward policy.
• Ensure robust delegation within the ward using agreed frameworks.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Delegation

Education

Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live NMC register (Adult)

Job description

The post-holder will be a member of the ward team who supports the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in their supervisory role. They are also responsible for carrying out programmes of care, ensuring that practice is in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the Scope of Professional Practice. The post-holder will adopt a lead responsibility for ensuring patients receive high quality nursing care delivery, which will be evidenced in the Fundamentals of Care Key Performance Indicators. The post-holder will be responsible for acting up on behalf of the Band 7 Ward Sister during protracted periods of absence, such as annual leave, study leave and sick leave. The post-holder will be responsible for regularly taking charge of the ward/unit in the absence of the Ward Sister, and will be responsible for leading a team of all bands of staff and co‑ordinating care within all disciplines within the ward.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reports on patients’ conditions according to ward policy and ensures maintenance of patient records as required.
• Ensure delegation within the ward is robustly implemented using agreed frameworks.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have 3 years' post‑registration experience with 1 year experience within the speciality applied for.
• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the live NMC register (Adult).

Further Information

Location: Causeway Medical Assessment Unit, Causeway Hospital Site: Main Building

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 09 Jan 2026

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026