This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cardiac nurse to develop their career and leadership skills to deliver the highest quality care to patients admitted to the Acute Cardiac Ward.
The post holder will work on Ward 2 which is an 18 bedded inpatient unit caring for patients with a wide variety of cardiac conditions such as: Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Endocarditis and Pericardial Effusions. Interventions are carried out on our Silver Heart Unit (Ward 1) based next door so pre and post care of patients undergoing interventional procedures will be incorporated into the role.
As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to staff in the delivery of evidence based practice. You will actively support the Ward and Managers in the effective running of the department including in their absence. You will play a key role in the education, supervision and assessment of all learners.
The successful candidate would be expected to participate in the 24/7 rota and will be expected to cover Long Days, Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays as required.
Main duties of the job
Using your clinical experience and skills you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care for patients on the ward. You will undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence-based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet patients' needs.
On the Ward you will be the Nurse-in-Charge, where you will be responsible for the coordination of the running of the shift.
You will conduct yourself professionally within the standards framework provided by the NMC Codes of Professional Conduct.
You will have extensive knowledge and experience in cardiology and an enthusiasm for your own and others learning and development, playing a key role leading in the education, development, supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff.
You will be an ALS provider or have a willingness to complete ALS certification and will provide leadership in the management of emergency situations.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/Diploma in Adult Nursing Studies
* Cardiac Care Module or evidence of CPD in Cardiology
Desirable
* ALS Certification
* Mentorship or previous evidence of mentoring learners
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of ECG interpretation skills
Desirable
* Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
Experience
Essential
* Significant years experience within Cardiology
Desirable
* Previous Band 6 experience
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fairfield
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
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