Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 308

NHS Grampian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an experienced Senior Charge Nurse for Ward 308 at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and high-quality nursing care to acutely unwell patients. Management experience at Band 7 level and evidence of professional development are essential. Join a progressive team dedicated to quality healthcare and patient wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Management experience in an acute hospital setting at Band 7 / SCN level is essential.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is required.
• A genuine interest in caring for patients with complex medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and provide clinical leadership in a critical care environment.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care to acutely unwell patients.
• Ensure quality and service improvement in person-centered care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Senior Charge Nurse

Band 7 - 37 hours per week - Permanent

Ward 308 / Medical Stepdown - ARI

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, experienced, innovative, enthusiastic and caring Senior Nurse to become the Senior Charge Nurse within Ward 308, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, working as an integral part of the urgent and unscheduled care pathway..

A high level of interpersonal, communication and organisational skills are essential. You must be able to provide evidence of your professional development. Successful candidates must lead and participate in the ongoing development of services inWard 308.

This is a challenging and rewarding post in which the successful candidate will take responsibility for facilitating and providing clinical leadership and ensuring the delivery of high quality nursing care to acutely unwell patients in this critical care environment.

Management experience and evidence of continuing professional development is essential. A genuine interest in the care of patients with complex medical conditions is essential. Excellent leadership skills will be vital to develop the nursing team.

The successful candidate will be accountable for delivery of quality and service improvement to ensure the provision of safe and effective person-centred care.The candidate will also be expected to lead audit and support the Nurse Manager in taking forward the nursing standards set out in the NMC Code and NHS Grampian’s Plan for the Future reflecting the organisations values. By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement. Being flexible to work as the situation and service requires, would be an essential aspect of this post.

Post may close earlier due to volume of applications.

The successful candidate should have previously worked within an acute hospital setting at Band 7 / SCN level.