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Ward Sister (3rd Floor)
The Princess Grace Hospital

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Job type: Nursing - Senior Level
Department: 3RD FLOOR
Position type: Full-time
Position code: 002/3131/SIS
   
Closing Date: 14-09-2008
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contact details: For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sheila Enright, Chief Nurse on 0207 908 2495.
 
 
Position Summary: The Princess Grace Hospital is one of London's leading providers of healthcare services to the private sector and provides comprehensive facilities for inpatient and outpatient care. The Hospital is located in the heart of London's esteemed medical district, just a short distance away from the capital's Harley Street. We are currently looking to recruit a Ward Sister on the 3rd Floor of the Hospital.
The 3rd Floor unit caters for a variety of surgical specialties including Vascular general, urology, gynae, plastics, breast and ENT. The main purpose of this post is to provide clinical management and leadership to all staff working in the department, ensuring a high standard of nursing care at all times.
General
Responsibility:

Demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and be accountable for own actions
Prioritise workloads and direct staff accordingly
Make efficient use of available resources with regard to budgetary constraints and business objectives
Regularly deputise for Ward/Floor Manager, providing management and leadership in her absence
Promote team working to maximise effectiveness of service delivery
Assess, plan and evaluate care, based on individual patient and family needs
Evaluate the work of the team and ensure standards are met
Assist in audit and quality assessment procedures
Continually seek to develop clinical skills and delivery of care to meet service users expectations
Respect and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
Maximise revenue capture from patient care
Risk assessment and management, ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, staff and colleagues
Assist in recruitment and selection
Support and act as role model for junior staff
Promote a learning environment, assess training needs and ensure these are met
Ensure equipment is adequate and in good working order
Maintain accurate patient and staff records
Provide patients and families with information regarding the care and management of their condition
Responsible for the control storage and administration of drugs
Involvement in projects as required

Requirements Registered Nurse Level 1
NMC Registration and PREP requirements
Post Registration qualification
ENB998
3 years post registration experience
Phlebotomy training desirable
Knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures
Health and Safety training
Lifting and Handling
Early recognition of clinical problems taking appropriate action
Deal with enquiries/complaints and refer as necessary
Deal with discrepancies on supply issues
Appreciate and adapt to cultural needs
Utilise resources efficiently within budgetary constraints and for a constantly changing workload

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