Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse - EADU - Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse in the EADU department. We are looking for a dynamic and pro-active person to help co-ordinate the unit in order to maintain flow through the Emergency footprint. The post holder will need to be well organised and effective in their practice, they must be able to multi-task and actively contribute towards a developing department.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Promoting best practice for patients attending EADU experiencing acute medical illness.

Promoting an enabling, empowering and equitable culture, thereby ensuring services provided are of a high quality.

To actively participate in the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the EADU.

Ensure evidence-based care is provided to agreed standards within the department and this is demonstrated in the delivery and achievement of all clinical and operational key performance indicators.

Demonstrate an understanding of the local and national nursing strategy.

Maintain effective records management ensuring all documentation written or electronic is managed as per Trust and NMC guidance.

Ensure risk management policies and procedures are understood and in place within the ward/department.

Ensure near misses, incidents, accidents and medical device faults are recorded, reported, investigated and processes are in place for learning to be shared.

Maintain a safe and clean environment for staff, patients/clients and visitors by ensuring compliance with policies.

Ensure staff awareness of environmental issues and take appropriate action as per Trust policy.

Ensure safe and effective use of equipment.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston on Sea

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston on Sea

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

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