In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will participate in the development and implementation of care standards and clinical guidelines, lead and motivate nursing staff, and engage in ongoing professional development. The role requires taking charge in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and acting as a clinical expert and resource across various specialties. The position supports a mix of management and direct patient care, promoting evidence-based practices within the unit.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic/innovative nurse to join the management team on Neptune Respiratory Unit, as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.
Neptune Respiratory Unit is an exciting and interesting place to work. We have a total of 36 beds including capacity for Respiratory high care patients. The nursing staff are skilled in managing a variety of respiratory conditions and have many competencies which include Tracheostomies, Chest Drains, NIV and CPAP.
If you believe that you would be a valuable asset to our strong respiratory team then we would love to hear from you!
We work 12 hour shifts on Neptune Respiratory Unit:
Day shift 07.00 - 19.45, Night shift 19.00 - 07.45
For further information please contact Interim Senior Charge Nurse, James Swift on / or email
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in providing effectivenursing leadership supporting a team of nurses ensuring the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code ofconduct is at the forefront of the team's nursing care. In addition, the post holder will be required to workclosely with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care,thus improving the patient experience. The position supports a clinical role in addition to assisting in themanagement of operational issues. The post will incorporate the provision of care to patients, their familiesand carers' in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the clinical area; in line withTrust policies and procedures, ensuring that values and beliefs are upheld.
Additionally, you will demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting individual needs, theneeds of the team, and the needs of the organisation.
About us
1. Act as a clinical expert in their area of practice.2. Take charge in absence of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.3. Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met.4. Promote the development, implementation and review of standards policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.5. Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development.6. Promote evidence based clinical practice and assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in performance improvement within the unit.7. Act as a Link Nurse resource for a specified clinical area and disseminate information to the rest of the team8. Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialities.
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
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