Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) - 317 Ward 50/50a Coronary Care - RVI - The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Tyne and Wear
This is a challenging but rewarding role that involves working as part of a team managing patient care and ensuring that patients presenting with cardiological needs to the RVI are met. The patient group we care for is changeable and interesting from acute short stay admissions to chronic cardiac disease and end of life care. We have a cardiology day unit which has expanded the scope services we can offer. The cardiology services at the RVI also work closely with the cardiothoracic services at the Freeman. There are development opportunities within the department including coronary care nursing and a ward based leadership and management role.
* Interview date: 9 December 2024
* 37 hours 30 minutes/week
Role responsibilities include:
* Provide effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers within the ward or department.
* Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff, students and associated roles.
* Delivering care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac problems on a 17 bed Cardiology ward and a recent addition of a 4 chair Cardiology day unit.
* Supporting the Senior Sister acting as a deputy in her absence providing effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers within the ward/department, focusing on providing high standards of care, patient safety, infection control, a clean safe environment and effectively manage nursing resources.
* Working as part of multidisciplinary team supporting collaborative working between associated departments.
We are looking for a highly motivated experienced nurse, ideally with a cardiology/Coronary Care background.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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