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We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Senior Charge Nurse to lead the team. This 22 bedded ward provides acute emergency and elective Neurosurgical care as part of the Neuroscience Service to the West of Scotland. You must be a registered nurse with strong leadership skills and experience in the field of neurosurgical nursing. You will ensure safe and effective clinical practice and enhance the patient's experience of care. You will manage and develop the performance of the team and contribute to the delivery of the organizations objectives. You will ensure Healthcare Associated Infections and key performance indicators are applied to all ward teams e.g. hand hygiene audits, environmental ward audits. As clinical leader you will promote teamwork within a multi-professional environment, demonstrating critical analysis and decision making skills, leading the delivery of a clinically excellent, high quality service influencing and facilitating change within ward/department and where appropriate the organization. You will ensure visibility for patients and carers/relatives on a daily basis. You will promote a clean comfortable, caring and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection, risk management and critical incident reporting and analysis, assessing and managing actual and potential risks to health and well-being. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement, continuing professional development and clinical expertise in neurology. You will demonstrate flexibility, and a willingness to participate in service progression and growth. The ability to lead and manage change is essential.
Informal Contact: Lynsay Creighton, Lead Nurse, Tel No: 0141 201 2845
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
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