Junior Sister

7 days ago


Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Registered Nurse to take up the role of Junior Sister/Charge Nurse within our busy Trauma Ward. You would be joining our multi-disciplinary team working closely with our orthopaedic consultants, anaesthetists, therapists and ward staff visibly providing a high standard of care for patients as outlined in the National Service Framework.

You will need to be an RGN with a current valid PIN number, preferably with 24 months previous Orthopaedic/Trauma experience.

If you feel that you have the right qualities and drive for this post, to be able to work as part of a team and at times autonomously, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like an informal discussion or more information, please contact Senior Sister Rebecca Needs (01803) 654527 or Matron Sue Evans (01803) 656093.

To work as part of a team on the ward as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.

To co-ordinate the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister.

To participate in the assessment of care needs of the clients and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, promoting high standards, demonstrating a compassionate nature and promoting patient dignity.

To participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team and act as team leader for a case load of clients.

To work as part of the Orthopaedic directorate team, promoting good interdepartmental relationships.

To act as clinical advisor on nursing issues at ward level to ensure high standards of care are maintained, utilising evidence based practice.

To participate in direct care and facilitate sound discharge planning.

While carrying out this role you will be working alongside a large multi-disciplinary team made up of senior roles such as Consultants within our department and external to our speciality, Ortho-geritricians, and Therapists, while also working closely with Discharge Co-ordinators, Nurse Specialists and junior staff of all levels.

Ainslie is a very proactive dynamic ward with a fast pace and very large turnover of patients within a 24 hour period. Alongside this we also have very complex care to deliver which can be exciting while also at times challenging.

Overall Ainslie has a vast amount of opportunities to obtain depth within your practice enabling growth for your future career progression.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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