Sister/Charge Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Management and Administration 1. To deputise for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. 2. Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately 3. Monitor admissions are in compliance with admissions policy, monitoring and escalating breaches 4. Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for new staff, AAU junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others. 5. Act as team leader for the AAU team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements. 6. Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records. Involving auditing appropriate documentation as per care indicators 7. To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs 8. To have an awareness of the staff and non staff budget 9. Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken. 10. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately 11. Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary 12. Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development. 13. Assist in nursing recruitment process when required 14. Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team. Training and Education 1. Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice 2. To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECGs and blood transfusions. 3. Attend all mandatory study days Professional 1. Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues 2. Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care 3. To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research 4. To actively seek to review unit performance and workflow, identifying areas for improvement/development, and developing strategies to progress these. Personal 1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship. 2. Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels 3. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the AAU philosophy of giving mutual support. 4. Being aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct 5. Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs. 6. Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role. 7. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours 8. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act and be familiar with all risk assessments pertinent to the AAU 9. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy 10. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour