Sister/Charge Nurse - Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy and dynamic nursing team on the Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change.

The successful candidate must have experience of working in an acute ward environment with a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of the unit in an effective and efficient manner.

Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics would be desirable.

You will be a clinical role model and must have a willingness to contribute to the development of the team as well as your own professional growth.

You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.

Main duties of the job

• To function as an competent clinical practitioner within Trauma and Orthopaedics.
• To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
• To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
• To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.

Working for our organisation

We are a 24 bedded ward with patients with various Orthopaedic conditions and acute trauma.

The successful candidate would be working within a well established team.

If you feel that you would like a new challenge, please apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.