Sister/Charge Nurse - EAU4
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
We are currently seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister to join our team at the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU). EAU4 is a fast-paced and welcoming unit...
Work as part of a team both on the ward as a band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, but also with other multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure a seamless delivery of service
Co-ordinate the ward to maintain flow and the patients journey
Assess the care needs of the patients and their families. To support the team to develop, implement & evaluate the care to a high standard, whilst demonstrating a compassionate nature and maintaining patients dignity
Participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team
Act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure a high-standard of care is maintained utilising evidence-based practice
Participate in direct care and to facilitate sound discharge planning
We are a busy unit and consists of 24 bedded emergency assessment unit. The ward admits patients of all specialities referred from ED and AMU such as Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastroenterology and Chronic Health conditions but predominately medicine and has a high turnover on each shift. Staff are also exposed to managing patients with a higher acuity at times on the unit.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking senior nurse who is keen to embrace the challenge acute nursing brings.
Why work with us
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number
- Proven relevant experience at Band 5
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Experienced in giving IV medications
Desirable
- Urgent Care knowledge and experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Safe and competent practitioner aware of own limitations and needs
- Experienced in giving IV medications
- IT skills to include data entry, Microsoft word etc.
- Senior band 5 coordinating in an acute ward setting
Desirable
- Interest in Medical care
Requirements due to work environment/conditions
Essential
- Able to work flexibly across the 24-hour rota.
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Shift work
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
1 September 2026
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