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An exciting opportunity for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse has arisen on Charlotte ward. Charlotte ward is a 22‑bedded female surgical ward. We are looking for someone to join the senior nursing team in delivering a high standard of patient‑centred care in a challenging and fast‑paced environment. We are hoping to recruit experienced, enthusiastic, and innovative nurses who are keen leaders and excellent role models. You will also have excellent communication skills and demonstrate collaborative working alongside the multidisciplinary team. Our services operate 24/7, so a willingness to cover all shift patterns including nights and weekends is essential. If you are hardworking, passionate about nursing leadership, dedicated to delivering high standards of nursing care and committed to the development of the nursing team, we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing incorporating the Named Nurse initiative.
* Proactively coordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance with RUH Discharge Policy, ensuring involvement of other agencies as necessary.
* Promote a patient‑focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant healthcare professionals.
* Educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
* Provide information enabling patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle.
* Ensure that all clinical documentation is completed correctly by members of the nursing team.
* Maintain a safe ward/department environment.
* Manage the ward/department and/or act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility.
* Develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the ward/department.
To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Relevant Professional Guidelines as a Named Nurse for a defined group of patients, taking responsibility for the assessment of care and health education needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.
At RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country, and are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. Our culture of learning, developing and innovating supports your career to its full potential. We value staff well‑being with a well‑established programme of support, covering physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well‑being.
For further details or informal visits contact: Amy James, Senior Sister – Email: amy.james5@nhs.net – Phone: 01225 824434.
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