Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse, Care of the Elderly
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Mai 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £39,205.00 i £47,084.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £39205.00 - £47084.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Mai 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Chertsey, KT16 0PZ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9323-25-0247 |
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST: Clinical Be responsible for the provision of a safe and high standard of nursing care, based on a nursing model and incorporating proven nursing research, which reflects the overall aim of the Emergency Department philosophy.Implement the hospitals policies and current relevant legislation as set out in the Clinical and Administrative Procedure books, complying with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, ensuring all staff understand the relevance to clinical practice.Assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in providing and developing good nursing practice ensuring that said practices are in accordance with department and hospital policy.Assist in the establishment, monitoring and evaluation of agreed standards of patient care and quality service.Determine nursing priorities, planning patient care according to the skill mix of staff.Interpret the significance of the patients clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; reports promptly to medical or appropriate staff any matters which fall outside his/her responsibility.Investigate and reports on all aspects of patient management, including accidents and complaints, in line with hospital policy.Monitor clerical and legal documents completed by ward staff, ensuring they are accurate and legible.Assist with any approved clinical research programme and in the assessment of new equipment and technology Leadership In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse is responsible for effective organisation of the department.Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established procedure and the law.Ensure the safe use of equipment, ascertaining that staff understand how to operate the equipment are competent to do so and that the equipment is in safe working order.Understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff according to the hospitals Health and Safety Policy.Report and records accidents/incidents and complaints to the Sister/Charge Nurse, according to the agreed policy and undertake further investigations as directed.Be competent in current emergency resuscitation techniques, both in theory and practice.Have a working knowledge of the fire regulations and procedures, ensuring appropriate action is taken in response to an emergency.In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse, maintain budgetary control through an efficient and effective use of resources.Attend meetings and participate in working parties when required, developing effective links with colleagues for obtaining and giving information. Undertake projects and initiate improvements in nursing care on the ward. Education In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse, maintain a suitable learning environment for all grades of staff.Ensure that trained staff understand the educational objectives of all grades of staff, acting as a mentor to appropriate staff and assessing their performance.Encourage trained staff to undertake professional development, ensuring attendance at mandatory updating, as laid down by the Trust.Promote and provides health education for patients and their carers. Maintain and enhances own knowledge through continuing education and training activities.Take part in an individual performance review, reviewing personal development and performance in consultation with line manager. Management Contribute to the recruitment and selection process.Conduct regular risk assessments and health and safety audits, action plan and achieve targets.