Sister / Charge Nurse

In consultation with the Ward Sister agree the standards of care to be achieved within their area of control. Ensure that an acceptable standard of care is maintained for patients in his/her charge. To manage and participate as appropriate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care programmes for patients in his/her charge. In the absence of the Ward Sister to manage, deploy and supervise staff allocated to his/her area and to ensure that all nursing staff are aware of the extent of their remit in planning, prescribing and evaluating nursing care. When deploying nursing staff and allocating clinical teams to specific patients or group of patients ensure that the competencies within that team are appropriate to the care required by the patient. To ensure that the care given is achieved in the most effective and efficient manner commensurate with sensitivity to patient needs. In consultation with the Ward Sister/Lead Nurse/Assistant Lead Nurse identify when acceptable standards of care cannot be achieved due to a shortfall in expertise, manpower or resources and to consult with the Ward Sister/ Assistant Lead Nurse and/Lead Nurse regarding the resulting implication.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse to join our Emergency Nursing team at band 6. You will be part of a friendly and enthusiastic team providing the highest standards of care to our patients., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.,

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Adult/Paeds
• Diploma in Nursing/Willingness to undertake, Degree in relevant clinical/professional subject
• Management Qualification
• Advance Life Support or willingness to undertake
• ATLS, TNCC, APLS, PLS
Experience Essential criteria
• Significant post registration experience, with sufficient current post registration experience in A&E department or Critical Care setting
• Teaching experience
Desirable criteria
• Experience of undertaking audit work and standard setting, Advanced clinical skills
• Evidence of good organisational skills
• Effective problem solver
• Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
• IT skills eg email, MS Word
Desirable criteria
• Ability to adapt to and propose changes within working situation
Knowledge Essential Criteria
• Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health and Safety Issues
• Knowledge of local policies/procedures and guidelines
Desirable criteria
• Knowledge of Interview and Appraisal process
• Knowledge of management theories, Able to adapt to change
• Motivated
• Able to perform a full range of activities.
• Flexible approach to work
Desirable criteria
• Welsh Speaker