Sister / Charge Nurse

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join their team in Shrewsbury. The ideal candidate will hold a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse role on a fast-paced Medical Escalation ward, providing essential care to acutely unwell patients. Candidates must possess excellent clinical knowledge, communication skills, and a compassionate attitude towards patient care. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Passionate and enthusiastic about patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and dedication to quality care.
• Ability to function as a competent clinical practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and oversee nursing practice.
• Ensure effective utilization of resources for quality care.
• Deputise for the ward/department manager as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Caring attitude

Clinical knowledge

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

Job overview

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join and help lead our team on Medical Escalation at the Princess Royal Hospital as a Band 6 Sister/ Charge Nurse - we have full-time and part-time posts available.

Medical Escalation is a 17 bedded ward, which specialises in the care of General Medical patients, many of whom are acutely unwell and have complex medical needs. Medical Escalation is a fast-paced moving environment requiring good time management and organisational skills as well as extensive clinical knowledge within the medical field. Effective communication skills are key, and a caring and compassionate attitude is vital.

The candidate should also have excellent interpersonal skills, drive and enthusiasm and be dedicated to ensuring that good quality care is delivered to all our patients.

Main duties of the job

• To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
• To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
• To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
• To deputise for the ward/ department manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Working for your organisation

As a Trust, we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations, and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support your continued professional development.

We are an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (To provide excellent care for the communities we serve) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.