Job Overview
We are looking for motivated, compassionate Sister/Charge Nurses to join a friendly, dynamic, and supportive team in the Paediatric Emergency Department at Frimley Park Hospital.
Title and Location
Sister/Charge Nurse – Paediatric Emergency Department at Frimley Park Hospital
Posts Available
Permanent – 37.5 hours per week
Responsibilities
* Support the ED Sister/Charge Nurse in leading the nursing team, ensuring high standards are met and maintained for all children and their families.
* Ensure the department’s ethos reflects the Trust values and assist with the delivery of patient safety, a good patient experience and effective running of the department.
* Act as a skilled practitioner and senior nurse within the Emergency Department to ensure that the highest quality of care is given to patients.
* Ensure that all clinical practice is evidence based, in accordance with local and national standards for good practice.
* Assist in the clinical management of the Emergency Department by ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources, and providing clinical leadership, supervision and support to the team.
* In conjunction with the Clinical Matrons/Team Leaders and other Sisters/Charge Nurses facilitate the development of the service and personal development of all nursing staff within the clinical area of responsibility.
* Take the lead on projects as appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria:
* NMC registration
* Registered Sick Children’s Nurse
* Evidence of recent Continued Practice Development
* Experience within emergency care or an acute setting
* Evidence of up-to-date clinical practice
* Able to demonstrate MDT working
* Full-time hours, shift work including nights and weekends
Desirable criteria:
* APLS (Advanced Paediatric Life Support)
* Module in High Dependency Care
* Module in Paediatric Emergency Care
* Nurse-led competencies
* X-ray requesting
* Suturing
* Experience of audit
* Experience of implementing change
* Demonstrate the ability to provide teaching in paediatrics
Skills & Knowledge:
* Ability to take charge of a clinical unit
* Excellent leadership skills
* Good, effective interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal)
* Able to work without supervision
* Teaching & assessing experience
* Competent in triaging/streaming, IV medication, PGD, plastering, venepuncture and IV cannulation
Work Environment
Flexible working patterns may be considered to meet the needs of staff and service. The department values a healthy work‑life balance.
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