Sister/Charge Nurse in Rishton

Would you like to work in a developing and progressive service who has a specific commitment to the provision of high quality safe care for women? If so then the gynaecology ward our priorities this year include developing plans to rebuild our assessment unit and develop our same day emergency care pathways. We also have a highly skilled and knowledgeable team of specialist nurses providing an enhanced level of care and support for women with additional medical issues. Our award winning research team are progressing and developing our research profile. If you have a passion for providing high quality nursing care and a keen interest in Gynaecology then come and join our team of like-minded nurses and contribute to the excellent service we provide for women.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Support and deputise for the ward manager and matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within or by the ward, department, service or team.
• Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients' needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidenced based guidelines.
• Assist and support the ward manager in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes.
• Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and organisation.
• Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.
• Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
• Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.
• Promote provision of patient education and health promotion.
• Promote the equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
• Ensure the environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
• Participate in education and training of junior staff.
• Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within the scope of role and professional practice.