The successful candidate will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward / department. They will be expected to work clinically within the multi-disciplinary team, maintain high standards of practice, while supporting staff on a shift-by-shift basis and provide clinical leadership in decision making. The jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain a ward or department’s philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. Through assisting with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support the cost-effective use of resources.
Criteria
Essential Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for children’s areas (Level 1 or 2)
Be in possession of a post graduate certificate in Critical Care (Steps 2/3 or equivalent course relevant to specialty) (see attached addendum)
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Evidence of continued professional development
Essential Experience
Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Local and national nursing agenda
Essential Skills
Compassionate and caring
Capable of lateral thinking
Motivator of self and others
Assertive, courageous, flexible & adaptable
Please see the attached job description and addendum for further information about this vacancy.
