Bhsct - Band 6 Deputy Ward Sister​/Charge Nurse

Advertised role location: ROYAL BELFAST HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN

Deputy Ward Manager/ Charge Nurse

Emergency Department, RBHSC

6

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Assistant Service Manager, Unscheduled
And Ambulatory Care

Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in their general management function and in the co-ordination of a high quality service to patients and relatives.

Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, in the development of all aspects of nursing within the Ward setting through the professional development of nursing staff, the implementation of evidence based practice and clinical audit.

Function as the principal support to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse who has continuing responsibility and deputise when required.

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.

The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with:
The Code (NMC 2018) particularly sections 16 and 17, as well as the Employer’s Raising Concerns Policy.

• The development and supervision of clinical practice.
• The assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes and standards of care.
• Teaching and supervision of nursing staff, nursing students and health care support workers.
• The co-ordination of high quality patient focused care.
• The co-ordination and monitoring of an education and development program for all nursing staff.
• Ensuring that all newly appointed staff are given a preceptor, preceptor book and welcome pack this will encourage retention of staff. All new staff must attend the corporate welcome day and attend any induction programmes set up by the Trust.

• Promote a person centred approach to care within the department.
• Collaborate with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in setting the standards of care to be achieved within the department.
• Assist in the development of multi professional policies, guidelines and protocols.
• Act as an effective role model and mentor for all registered nurses, student nurses and health care support workers and provide advice and support, as required.
• Accept responsibility for his/her own professional development.
• Ensure effective communication with patients/ relatives to enable them to understand a diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care.
• Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in the co-ordination of the multidisciplinary team to achieve the highest possible standard of patient care.
• Assist with diagnostic and special procedures being carried out in the Dept.

• Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse as required.
• Assist in the planning of nursing staff rotas to ensure optimum usage of available manpower resources and adequate cover for the department.
• Promote the delivery of staff rosters 6 weeks in advance to ensure the service is working towards and promoting a good work/life balance.
• Promote and encourage positive staff morale through effective communication.
• Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse with risk assessments.
• Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to maintain systems and processes to ensure a coordinated service is delivered to patients and relatives.
• Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in reducing and managing absenteeism due to sickness ensuring that all staff adhere to the Trusts sickness and absenteeism policy.
• Handle complaints, suggestions or queries promptly and sympathetically, and refer those unresolved to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse taking corrective action where appropriate and ensuring they are managed in line with HSC Trust policy including the dissemination of shared learning.
• Report and record all accidents/incidents to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, ensuring that a datix is completed.
• Participate in the investigation of same in accordance with Trust policies, taking corrective action where appropriate.
• Ensure that all staff are aware of, and act in accordance with, the relevant policies, procedures and guidelines of the Trust.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff as required.
• In partnership, develop strong multidisciplinary links within the department and across professional boundaries, creating an environment of collaboration and co-operation by all professionals.
• Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in the monitoring of department expenditure.