HCA - www.hcarecruitment.com - World Class Hospitals, World Class Future
  
Search for jobs
Search for jobs at HCA using the menus or keyword search:




Enter keywords




HCA Healthcare jobs - print full jobs bulletin list >
Log in
Your email address

Your password




To apply for Jobs on the HCA Recruitment website, you must first register your details.
Click here to Register
Information for Recruitment Agencies
There are Preferred Suppliers Lists (PSL) for the supply of permanent clinical and non-clinical staff to HCA.

Only the recruitment agencies specified on the Preferred Suppliers Lists can be used for the supply of permanent staff.

Click here for more information
box corner
Detailed Job Information < Back to job listing
box corner
blue blue
 

Sister (ITU)
The Princess Grace Hospital

 This job is no longer active and cannot be applied for.
 
 
Job type: Nursing - Senior Level
Department: ITU
Position type: Full-time
Position code: 002/3201/SIS
   
Closing Date: 12-09-2008
Speciality: Intensive Care Unit
Contact details: For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sheila Enright, Chief Nursing Officer on 0207 908 2495.
 
 
Position Summary: 1. To have 24 hour, continuing responsibility, for the management of the designated floor within the hospital, providing a visible and authoritative presence in a clinical setting.
2. To provide and strengthen clinical leadership within defined areas by acting as a positive role model, who practices evidence-based care, to ensure high standards of clinical care.
3. To keep abreast of all developments in professional nursing with particular regard to healthcare standards within the Healthcare Commission.
4. To strive to fulfil the roles and competencies outlined below to the highest standards.
5. To be responsible for the management of all staff including healthcare assistants, and receptionist staff.
6. To undertake general administrative duties as and when required.
General
Responsibility:

1. Modelling the organisation’s values and mission/vision in his/her daily work and interaction with others.
2. Working collaboratively with other managers to implement and achieve the unit’s short and long term goals which are aligned with the organisational vision/mission.
3. Developing department’s long and short range goals aligned with vision/mission and strategies to achieve those goals.
4. Serving as clinical expert resource and involving other disciplines to achieve quality care and service.
5. Flexible, adapting to new ideas and models.
6. Actively seeking ongoing feedback to make necessary changes/adjustments.
7. Consistently modelling effective leadership through personal behaviour.
8. Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with hospital policies, applicable laws and regulations.
9. Championing lifelong personal and professional learning.
Requirements Registered Nurse level 1
Relevant post graduate clinical and management qualification/experience
Minimum of five years post graduate experience
Previous experience at Ward Sister level
Previous involvement in supporting nurse education
Previous involvement in recruitment and retention planning
Ability to manage staff effectively
Ability to recognise clinical and managerial problems taking appropriate action
Knowledge of dealing sensitively with complaints
Appreciation of the cultural needs of both patients and staff
Ability to manage resources efficiently within budgetary constraints and for a constantly changing workload
Skill in prioritising workload and delegating as appropriate
Good verbal and written communication skills

This job is no longer active and cannot be applied for.