The Emergency Department at Darent Valley Hospital is a very busy and diverse department. We have patients attend by ambulance, patients that self-present, and patients that are referred. The emergency department is made up of different areas treating a range of different symptoms and conditions.
This is an internal advert for maternity cover and seeks individuals with paediatric acute/HDU/ED experience.
As a band 6 charge nurse, you would be expected to understand and work within all areas of the department, coordinating patient care, managing flow, and supporting a junior team whilst maintaining patient safety.
Main duties of the job:
The ED team is passionate about getting it right for patients and their families. To support and enhance the care we provide, we are looking to recruit Band 6 Sisters/Charge Nurses to join our busy team.
We are looking for self-motivated nurses to help take the department forward - you must be committed, flexible, and approachable with substantial ED nursing experience.
A strong interest in developing new staff and a proactive approach to delivering a high standard of evidence-based care is essential. You must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of current issues in emergency care and be able to translate this into quality nursing.
You will be supported by a Team Leader, Practice Development Nurse, and Clinical Matron, and the post would offer you the opportunity to be part of a motivated and forward-thinking team.
Working days and/or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service.
About us:
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability, or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients.
Job description:
Job responsibilities:
As a band 6 sister/charge nurse in the emergency department, you must be able to follow policies and procedures whilst keeping patients safe and prioritising the workload of different areas effectively. You will be expected to coordinate all areas of the department from UTC to resus whilst assisting and supporting junior staff. It is essential that you have skills such as cannulation, plastering, catheterisation, IT skills, triage, and ILS. Be able to recognise a deteriorating patient and escalate effectively.
You must be confident enough to delegate to a team and communicate effectively with both patients and a multi-disciplinary team.
As a band 6 sister/charge nurse, you would be expected to act as a role model and share knowledge with both junior staff and students, and be prepared to work alongside the band 7 senior sisters/charge nurses in managing a team within the department and sharing knowledge.
Previous emergency or critical care experience would be preferred.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
Essential:
* RN Level.
* Post Graduate A&E/Critical Care Qualification or working towards.
* Evidence of CPD.
* ALS.
* Mentorship/Practice Assessor.
* HDU course.
Desirable:
* Degree or working towards.
* TNCC.
* Ongoing research/audit or publication.
Experience:
Essential:
* Sufficient recent experience at Band 5 within A&E.
Desirable:
* Experience within specific specialty.
Skills:
Essential:
* Demonstrable leadership skills.
* Computer literacy.
* Demonstrable teaching skills.
* Cannulation.
* Phlebotomy.
* IV additives.
* Male catheterisation.
Desirable:
* Knowledge and research within specific specialty.
* Human Resource skills.
Employer details:
Employer name:
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address:
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
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