Senior Sister / Charge Nurse

Clinical/Professional Role: Working autonomously whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assessing and managing a caseload of patients within the Emergency Department. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure seamless service delivery. To act as a role model of expert clinical practice. To ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to a high standard. Be a competent user of and participate in the ongoing development of the Electronic Patient Record. Managerial: To work closely with the Matron and Lead Clinician so that the vision and goals of the Emergency Department are translated into practice. To work with the Matron to proactively identify areas for improving nursing practice and service delivery. Ensures the safe custody, maintenance and administration of drugs in accordance with Law and established Trust procedure. To work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure key performance Quality Clinical Indicators for the Emergency Department are achieved. Education: Responsible for establishing and maintaining links with the Practice Development Nurse of the Emergency Department. Act as a clinical supervisor and work with others to develop their ability to undertake their role. To actively participate in supervision, and support of students in pre- registration practice placements and assessment of learning outcomes. Professional responsibilities: To act within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct. To undertake further educational qualifications and training in order to increase professional knowledge and remain updated To be aware of local and national policies in relation to Emergency care. To be aware of and operate within hospital policies and procedures regarding complaints, fire & major incidents etc.