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Job description

To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in the smooth and effective management of the ward. To provide leadership and direction for staff within the ward/department to promote the delivery of safe and effective care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Develop good interpersonal relationships with patients, relatives and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team including community staff to ensure adequate discharge planning and continuity of care.
• In the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the effective management of the ward.
• To support the professional development of nursing staff.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult) on the live NMC Register.
• 2 years post registration experience working in a Medical / older people’s medical setting.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to apply structured methods to evaluate care and practice including audit and other service improvement processes.
• Relevant qualifications over and above the minimum.
• Please visit www.jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Further Information

Location: Ward 40, Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Glenshane Road Londonderry BT47 6SB.