Sister/Charge Nurse

Integrated Care System; Inanda; On-site; ZAR 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare organization is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for the Acute Floor. Responsibilities include leading a team in patient care and managing the shift within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate must have a registered nurse qualification and experience in Acute Medicine, aiming to provide high-quality care while promoting a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Experience working within Acute Medicine.
• Evidence of post-basic education and training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the shift and patient journey in Acute Medical Unit.
• Manage and support team members.
• Conduct audits and lead ward meetings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to manage a team

Communication skills

Knowledge of Acute Medicine

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Teaching/Mentoring Certificate

Post Basic Qualifications

Job description

Go back Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 13 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Post on the Acute Floor at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.

Are you a Band 5 nurse looking for a chance to develop into a more senior role?

Are you a Band 6 nurse, wanting a new challenge and to gain experience in Acute Medicine?

If you enjoy a challenge and want to develop your skills further then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to develop skills and knowledge in Acute Medicine, leadership, assessment, caring for the acutely ill patient, and coordinating the patient journey through the unit. You will be able to acquire skills in staff management; inclusive of probationary management, incident investigations, roster management, assessing students and supporting new starters, appraisals, audits, service improvements and initiatives.

About us

We are a dynamic and supportive team. We have 46 Acute Medical Beds. The unit is ever changing, fast paced and forward thinking. Promoting quality and safety and helping to improve the patient experience.

Our core values are:

• We Put People first
• We work together to get results
• We do the must-dos

These values are demonstrated by our behaviours:

• I'll step in others' shoes, and I'll be kind and welcoming to all
• I'm committed to improving services and I'll go see examples of good practice
• I'm respectful of others. I support diversity and inclusion
• I will role model the must-dos to keep everyone safe and well

Job responsibilities

Coordinating the shift and patient journey through Acute Medical Unit.

Managing a team

Roster Management

Sickness Management

Audits

Leading ward meetings

Link nurse role and training the team

Incident Investigations

Verbal Complaints

Supporting staff in their probationary and training periods

Assessing and Managing students and apprentices

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
• Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
• Other Post Basic Qualification

Knowledge, experience & expertise

• Experience working within Acute Medicine
• Awareness of the Must-Dos
• Knowledge of Acute Medicine
• Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals
• Involvement in Quality Improvement initiatives

Communication & Relationships

• Demonstrates professional leadership skills
• Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum, pro rata