Job Title: Sister/Charge Nurse
Location: Jersey
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time
Salary: £61,529 - £61,529 per annum
Whatever you want from your career, you have the scope to find it here. Our client fosters a work approach based on mutual support and collaboration, where everyone feels empowered to empower others. You’ll find countless opportunities to learn, develop, and grow a rewarding career where they recognise the importance of your personal and professional well-being. By considering moving internally across the Public Service, you'll be proud of what you can achieve – both for yourself and the people of Jersey.
Job Overview
Sanctuary Personnel are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Grade 5 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our client's friendly and supportive team. They are seeking a candidate with at least 2 years of nursing experience who is committed to joining and supporting a new medical ward and passionate about delivering quality patient care. The successful post holder will have excellent communication and leadership skills, working closely and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. Flexibility, forward-thinking, and the ability to work effectively in a changing environment are essential.
As an inclusive employer, they create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent that reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. The hospital boasts its own education department linked with a UK university, offering generous funding for academic development including BSc, Masters, and Doctorate programs. For those looking to relocate to Jersey, this is a very exciting opportunity, supported by a relocation company and a financial package, which includes family relocation support.
Job Purpose
This role spans various clinical areas within acute and community services. The post holder will plan, deliver, and evaluate care for patients with diverse conditions, contributing to the advancement of clinical service by developing skills and expertise in key areas. Collaborating with colleagues across departments to ensure continuity in patient care, the post holder will act as a role model for colleagues, patients, and relatives. This experienced practitioner will support the clinical manager in providing professional leadership and will contribute to the development of clinical services through involvement in standard-setting and evidence-based practice. Nurses at this level will support their managers across a range of clinical and managerial responsibilities.
Job Specific Outcomes
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Contribute significantly to a specialty service by developing effective clinical leadership skills and staying fully updated on developments within the professional discipline.
- Support the clinical manager in providing professional leadership to the department or community team, enhancing nursing practice and creating a constructive working and learning environment.
- Lead in planning the overall organisation of patient care, directing the care team to deliver high-quality care programs within the service area.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and produce high-quality client information using appropriate IT skills.
- Assist the manager in auditing the effectiveness of the service, ensuring complaints are addressed promptly and effectively, and proper investigations are carried out to reduce incidence.
- Contribute to budget management by ensuring cost-effective use of resources and promoting a “value for money” culture.
- Develop and maintain an education plan for the team and self, ensuring all staff participate in the Performance Review and Assessment system with up-to-date personal development plans.
- Promote a culture of openness, reporting, and safety consciousness, demonstrating effective change implementation and risk reduction actions.
- Plan and implement ongoing audits of infection control within the clinical area, ensuring adherence to infection prevention principles.
- Take responsibility for safeguarding and welfare of all individuals under care, complying with all safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Maintain a professional portfolio demonstrating continuous skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding, and achievements acquisition.
Qualifications
Essential:
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- NMC Registration
Desirable:
- Knowledge of local policies
- Teaching/Mentorship/Assessment of Learning in Practice or equivalent module/award/qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential:
- Professional clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Keyboard skills
General Skills and Attributes
Essential:
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients
- 2 years post-qualifying experience in a specialty area
Across the Public Service, the scope of their work means their people enjoy a wide range of opportunities to work with recognised experts, learn new skills, and develop their careers. They actively seek to recruit people from diverse backgrounds, creating a richer environment where new ideas and perspectives flourish. Develop an exciting and rewarding career with them.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
