Sister/Charge Nurse - DART
We are currently seeking a part time Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister to join our team on Dart ward.
We welcome applicants who are passionate and driven, ready to take on a new challenge in their nursing career. Depending on your level of experience, training and support will be provided to help you succeed in this role. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable management experience and further develop your clinical and professional skills with the guidance of our experienced Band 6 team and Ward manager.
As the Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister, you will be responsible for overseeing shifts and providing support to the nursing staff. Join us Dart ward and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
We are pleased to offer a 34-hour position . We'd be happy to discuss this at interview. If you would like to find out more, please contact Dart Ward on 01626 868500 for an informal chat.
Work as part of a team both on the ward as a band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, but also with other multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure a seamless delivery of service
Co-ordinate the ward to maintain flow and the patients journey
Assess the care needs of the patients and their families. To support the team to develop, implement & evaluate the care to a high standard, whilst demonstrating a compassionate nature and maintaining patients dignity
Participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team
Act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure a high-standard of care is maintained utilising evidence-based practice
Participate in direct care and to facilitate sound discharge planning
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking senior nurse who is keen to embrace the challenge acute nursing brings.
This post will provide you great job satisfaction, not only will you be working in an innovative dedicated friendly team on our 16 bedded ward within Totnes Community Hospital. You will have a voice and we always actively welcome new ideas, valuing staff and opinions.
Achieving and being part of facilitating a patient’s wishes to happen is a very rewarding part of the role. This not only applies to patients who are being rehabilitated back to their homes but also for to those who are on an end of life pathway or are still actively being treated within a sub-acute environment.
Why work with us
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Doggett Job title: Deputy Matron Email address: lisa.doggett@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803 862622
