NHSCT Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse ED

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare recruitment service is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a ward team in Coleraine. In this role, you will lead nursing care delivery and coordinate staff in the absence of the Ward Sister. Candidates must be registered nurses with substantial experience in nursing and leadership qualifications. This position requires a commitment to high-quality patient care and the ability to coordinate a team effectively.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ post-registration experience with 1 year’s experience within the speciality applied for.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the ward/unit in the absence of the Ward Sister.
• Lead a team and coordinate care within all disciplines.
• Ensure staffing arrangements are maintained 24 hours per day.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Team Coordination

Patient Care Management

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 Dept Manager/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 Dept Manager during protracted periods of absence, such as annual leave, study leave and sick leave.

Responsibilities

• The post-holder will regularly take charge of the ward/unit in the absence of the Ward Sister, and will lead a team of all bands of staff and co-ordinate care within all disciplines within the ward.
• In the absence of the Ward Sister, take charge of the ward and ensure staffing arrangements are maintained 24 hours per day.
• Ensure that programmes of care are carried out to optimum standards.

Skills and Qualifications

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