Sister / Charge Nurse Ward 15

Post - Junior Sister / Charge Nurse Band - 6 Ward - 15, Discharge Lounge, Alexandra Hospital, Redditch Hours - 34.5 hrs per week Contract - Permanent Reports to - Senior Sister / Charge Nurse Accountable to - Matron KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Divisional and Directorate team members, senior and junior medical and nursing staff, ward clerks, facilities staff, other health care professionals, social workers , other care providers, patients and their relatives, volunteers, RISK ASSESSMENT: The post involves manual handling activities and exposure to body fluids and chemicals. May involve some VDU work and individuals may be exposed to violence and aggression. JOB PURPOSE: To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of nursing care at all times though the effective management of staff and resources and to be available for advice and support within the Discharge Lounge. Provide effective leadership and to act as a good role model, as well as to liaise with all members of the multi
disciplinary team and co-ordinate all aspects of care in the best interests of the patient and family. To supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff as appropriate. Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training; develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e. Venepuncture, Cannulation).