Job Title: Sister/Charge Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Location: Jersey
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Part time, 30 hours per week
Salary: £61,529 - £65,805 per annum
Job Overview
Sanctuary Personnel have an exciting opportunity which has arisen for a Sister/Charge Nurse in our client's Intensive Care Unit. With the support of a strong senior team, you will have the chance to enhance your ICU skills while taking on additional responsibilities to support patient care. Candidates must demonstrate the following:
- Evidence of completed management/leadership competencies relevant to the role
- Experience with paediatric patients
- Ability to identify areas for development and implement changes in practice
- Positive work ethos and excellent patient-centred nursing skills
About Our Client
Our client offers the environment and support you need to excel in your career. Their collaborative approach ensures mutual support and empowerment, providing countless opportunities for personal and professional growth. Here, they value your well-being and career development, recognising the importance of both. By exploring internal opportunities within the Public Service, you’ll take pride in your achievements, benefiting both yourself and the community.
Job Purpose
- To plan, deliver, and evaluate care for patients with a variety of conditions and contribute to the advancement of clinical services by developing skills and expertise in key areas.
- Nurses at this level will support their managers across a range of clinical and managerial responsibilities.
Key Accountabilities
Professional Leadership
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the NMC Code (2015) and apply it to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Support the clinical manager in providing professional leadership to the department or community team, significantly contributing to a specialty service by developing effective leadership skills and sharing clinical knowledge to improve nursing practice.
- Contribute to developing a philosophy of care to create and maintain a constructive working atmosphere and learning environment.
- Maintain a professional portfolio demonstrating the continuous acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding, and achievements.
Nursing Practice
- Support the manager to define, set, and maintain appropriate clinical standards, leading the planning of overall client care, and directing the care team as needed to deliver high-quality care programmes within the service area.
- Demonstrate enhanced nursing practice and act as a role model in care delivery by acquiring knowledge and skills to support an evidence-based, client-centred service, providing high-quality advice to patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Ensure infection prevention and control principles are embedded within the ward/departmental area, demonstrating effective infection prevention practices and challenging poor practices. May act as a nurse independent supplementary prescriber.
- Support the manager in auditing the effectiveness of the complaints procedure, ensuring complaints are promptly and effectively handled, with proper investigations and actions taken to reduce recurrence.
Resource Management
- Contribute to budget management, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and fostering a "value for money" culture that encourages self-sufficiency and flexible working practices.
- Contribute to managing all relevant Human Resources procedures fairly and effectively.
- Develop and maintain an induction programme for all new staff, ensuring adherence to all Health and Social Services policies and procedures.
Knowledge Requirements
- 1st level Registered Nurse – Diploma or Degree equivalent
- 4 years post-qualifying experience, including 2 years recent experience in the specialty area
- Working towards 120 credits at level 6 (1st Degree equivalent) in a health-related field
- Relevant post-qualifying specialty award
- Management or Leadership award/qualification/module
Join our client to make a meaningful impact on your career and the community. Apply today through Sanctuary Personnel!
