NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
General Medicine are seeking a band 6 Charge Nurse to join our team within Ward 4 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley
For applicants who aspire to greatness and who wish to truly impact our patient and staff for the patients and staff for the better,
this would undoubtedly be the perfect opportunity for you to join our team and work with our qualified, skilled, amiable, and experienced interprofessional team within our medical ward and advance your career.
The role of a Charge Nurse within our wards is to provide senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Senior Charge Nurse. Applicants should have clinical experience and leadership that provides expertise and confidence to the nursing team and ward overall. They will have defined responsibilities delegated from the Senior Charge Nurse.
Main duties for this job include;
- Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors
- Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates to the wider ward team
- Role modelling respect and inclusion within the ward
- Identifying deficits in skills mix and safe staffing levels and act to address these
- Actively support the junior staff and student nurses on placement within the ward
- Engage in collaborative problem solving, supporting and encouraging nursing staff to develop solutions
- Deputize for the ward manager when required
- Contributes to the process of collaboratively assessing and acting on risks of harm, danger and abuse.
It is essential that candidates have an active registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council and have proven leadership skills within their current role, as well as relevant experience post registration and demonstrable expertise working within an acute ward setting.
If you are ready to explore the opportunity to take your career to the next level, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Michelle Hobbs. Informal enquiries encouraged and welcomed.
Informal contact: Michelle Hobbs - Michelle.hobbs@nhs.scot
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