Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Dinmore Ward
An exciting opportunity has become available in the frailty team.
We are looking for an experienced Nurse to step into the post of ward sister / charge nurse for Dinmore ward, in order to provide maternity cover. You will be expected to provide leadership and support to the nursing team on the ward and ensure standards are maintained.
Dinmore ward is a 24 bedded frailty unit offering Ortho-geriatrician input for patients who have experienced a fractured neck of femur and general frailty patients.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the day to day running of Dinmore ward, supporting the staff, and ensuring we deliver the best possible care to our patients.
This will cover all aspects of the Band 7 ward sister / charge nurse role including staffing and rosters for the nursing team, ensuring patient care standards are met, ensuring ward governance standards are met, investigating and responding to incidents, concerns & complaints.
You will be supported by the Dinmore junior sisters as well as 2 fellow frailty sisters on Ashgrove and Garway ward. Similarly, you will work closely with the Frailty matron to manage the ward.
Job responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Experience
* Supporting Evidence of Post Registration Education within sphere of practice
* Demonstrate an ability to deliver clinical skills in practice
* To provide evidence of involvement of service development
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Leadership ability
* Time Management of self & others
* Demonstrate an ability to problem solve highly complex situations
* Ability at negotiating/persuasive skills
Education & Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Post Registration Qualification within Specialty or equivalent
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.
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