Registered Ward Sister

Registered Ward Sister  

We are seeking for an exceptional, dynamic & innovative Registered Ward Sister  to contribute to an effective Outpatients team throughout service to meet the needs of our Client.

Job Purpose:

To provide leadership, guidance and teaching thus ensuring a safe, effective environment for patients and staff in the day surgery unit.

To be responsible for the management and delivery of all aspects of patient care needs and the implementation and

To facilitate education within a positive learning environment and manage a designated team.

 evaluation of care with ward and recovery areas.

To lead, develop and maintain safe and effective standard of care using research and evidence-based practice.

The Registered Ward Sisterduties and responsibilities will be:

• To plan, implement, deliver and evaluate care in accordance with unit policies and procedures.
• To act as a role model, offering leadership to co-ordinate, motivate and support team members.
• To co-ordinate and implement the setting and monitoring of standards, supervising clinical procedures and taking any necessary action to promote safe and competent practice.
• To exercise leadership skills to create a suitable and safe environment for a happy, efficient and co-ordinated team.
• To accept responsibility for the safe storage, checking, witnessing and administration of controlled drugs and medicines in accordance with unit policy.
• Identify nursing problems or needs and liaise with other members of staff.
• Facilitate and manage patient assessment in accordance with unit policy.
• Participate in appropriate out-patient clinics as required.
• Give post operative support and advice for patients.

The Registered Ward SisterManagement duties and responsibilities will be:

• To assist in managing the Day Surgery Unit in accordance with unit policies.
• To organise staff deployment within the unit including duty rosters to cover the needs of all clinical areas.
• To assist and support the theatre lead in the effective management of the department and to take charge in his/her absence.           
• Assist with the induction and teaching of new and temporary staff in accordance with unit policy.
• Ensure departmental documentation is completed as required.
• Assist with control and requisition of supplies.
• Liaise with schedulers ensuring clinics and operating lists are booked appropriately and efficiently.
• To be cost aware and develop and encourage financial awareness in other staff, critically examining practice and procedures.
• To participate in the evaluation of new supplies and equipment.
• To ensure all staff have a clear understanding of their role and relationship within the team and unit.

To work as a Registered Ward Sisterin this unique role you will need:

• Valid NMC Pin
• Right to Work in the UK
• Significant experience in wound care and dressing.
• A UK Driving Licence is highly advantageous, due to the location and working between two sites
• Flexibility to cover a range of shifts between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday
• You must have a good standard of English and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written.

For more information apply today and we will be in touch!

Giuliana Cassiano