Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide support to the Ward Manager to ensure effective day-to-day operational management of the ward.

Achieve a high standard of nursing care.  Demonstrate through practice the desired role model to guide all grades of nursing staff.

Promote an environment suitable for the care of children with life threatening, chronic and acute illnesses.

Promote evidence based nursing practice.

Contribute to the provision of an effectively managed ward by ensuring the needs of the patients, staff and visitors are met.