Sister/Charge Nurse - Samaritan Ward - INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for a busy surgical/medical escalation ward. The role emphasizes leadership, administration and coordinating care to ensure high standards throughout all shifts.

You will mentor staff, supervise, and contribute to patient safety while supporting the Ward Manager on day-to-day operations and development of care plans.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with current registration.
• Degree-level qualification or working towards within an agreed timeframe.
• Evidence of CPD or working towards a relevant Post-graduate Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership of the ward, coordinating care and setting standards.
• Support the Ward Manager in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Mentor student nurses and precept newly qualified nurses on the ward.
• Lead and work within a multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care.

Skills

NMC Registration

Leadership

CPD

Education

Degree-level qualification in Nursing

Post-graduate Diploma (or working towards)

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to cover a busy surgical/medical escalation ward.

Samaritan is looking for a highly motivated individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and wishes to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate nursing care. We are seeking to recruit a deputy ward manager who can make a difference with their dedication and expertise whilst upholding the trusts values and behaviours. We are a friendly department with a positive ethos and strong nursing leadership.

As Deputy Ward Manager you will support the Ward Manager by providing management and leadership of the ward including administration and the overall co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and auditing of standards of care to ensure excellent high quality care is delivered at all times. Applicants need to have a sound knowledge of clinical, leadership and managerial skills . Be able to demonstrate the ability to support with leadership as well as work within a team: to supervise, nurture and develop the knowledge and skills of staff.

All applicants must be a Registered Nurse, with recent experience at Band 5 and meet the Band 6 Job Description person specification. Experience in both pathways is essential for this Senior Nursing post holder.

Applicants will also be required to undertake Mentorship of Student Nurses and preceptorship of newly qualified nurses whilst assisting the ward sister in managing Samaritan Ward, and ensuring that the Fundamentals of Care are maintained to a high standard.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the \"Disability Confident Employer\" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Reg Nurse


• Evidence of a Degree level qualification or working towards this within an agreed time frame.


• Evidence of CPD Holds or is actively working towards a relevant Post-graduate Diploma, Diploma to be completed within an agreed timeframe.

Desirable criteria

• Management Qualification or experience


• Mentor/supervisor/assessor/

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role .


• Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.


• Experience/knowledge of senior nurse role

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate and receive complex information


• The ability to diagnose a problem and take corrective action


• Ability to analyse assessment results and transfer them into relevant packages of care


• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh


• IT Skills


• Ability to manage resources