Sister/Charge Nurse - Critical Care

• Taking leadership of the responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the nursing team on a shift to shift basis, responding in an advisory capacity to acute changes in patient condition.
• To act as a credible clinical role model promoting a patient-centered approach to care, demonstrating advanced clinical practice skills and theoretical knowledge in caring for the complex needs of the critically ill patient.
• To develop standards of patient care based on sound research findings.
• To undertake the audit and evaluation of nursing care within the unit.
• To make a specialist contribution to teaching of nurses and other health care professionals, demonstrating collaborative working and understanding of the practice development strategy.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within the unit environment.
• Provide legible and comprehensive patient records to agreed Trust and NMC standards and guidelines.
• To deal with, in conjunction with the Senior Nursing Team, untoward incidents, complaints and team/staff issues. Actioning plans to prevent reoccurrence.
• To take on the role of Critical care Nurse in Charge, co-coordinating admissions, transfers and workload within the unit.

Essential

• RGN level 1 ENB100/equivalent critical care module
• Current NMC registration
• ENB 998 Teaching and assessing course or equivalent Mentorship preparation course.
• Previous ICU experience at Band 6

Essential

• Self motivated with the ability to motivate others
• Innovative and enthusiastic
• Able to work as an effective team member. Be able to problem solve and demonstrate leadership qualities
• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• Ability to adapt to change within the working environment