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Job description

Promote a person centred approach to care within the Belvoir Ward setting.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will:
• Support the Department (Dept.) Sister/Charge Nurse in his/her general management function and in the co-ordination of a high quality service to patients and relatives.
• Support the Dept. Sister/Charge Nurse, in the development of all aspects of nursing within Belvoir Ward setting through the professional development of nursing staff, the implementation of evidence based practice and clinical audit.
• Function as the principal support to the Dept. Sister/Charge Nurse who has continuing responsibility and deputise when required.
• In particular, the post holder will have delegated responsibility for:
• The development and supervision of clinical practice.
• The assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes and standards of care.
• Teaching and supervision of nursing staff, nursing students and health care support workers.
• The co-ordination of high quality patient focused care.
• The co-ordination and monitoring of an education and development program for all nursing staff.
• Please visit jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Must be a Registered Nurse on Part 1, level 1 of NMC Register (Child Branch).
• Evidence of personal and professional development.
• Please visit jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Desirable Skills

• Degree in nursing or healthcare related subject.

Further Information

Location: Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children