Candidates should possess relevant nursing experience and be enthusiastic and motivated to take on challenges. The position offers a comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development opportunities. The Deputy Sister will act as a role model, maintain specialist nursing knowledge, and ensure effective communication with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team, all while reflecting the Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
DEPUTY SISTER LABURNUM WARD
Permanent & fixed term contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Sister to join our friendly team on Laburnum ward at the Horton hospital, to assist & support the unit Manager in providing a quality service for our patients..
Laburnum ward cares for acutely unwell patients with complex medical & nursing needs.
We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic & motivated nurse looking for a new challenge. The successful candidate will provide leadership & clinical expertise to the unit.
Applicants must have proven ability in providing clinical support & mentorship to junior staff.
In return we can offer a comprehensive induction package, ongoing professional training opportunities relevant to the clinical area.
To deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager in assisting & providing leadership to the ward teams in delivering a high standard of care
Developing & maintaining clinical skills & knowledge necessary to provide person centred evidence based care
Work in collaboration across all professional boundaries promoting effective relationships
Ensure compliance within our clinical governance framework, motivating colleagues, championing service user safety and driving for continuous improvement
About us
- Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by evidence based practice and OUH values.
- Work in partnership with the patients family and friends to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient.
- Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
- Communicate effective information to patients/relatives/carers/ and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
- Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
- Undertake the responsibilities associated with being a mentor and preceptor reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with the Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional and Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
- Demonstrably contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice in the department.
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2.
- Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that they are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/or relevant agencies as agreed.
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