Sister/Charge Nurse - Adult Community

• To ensure complete security of drugs and administer them safely in accordance with regulations. • At all times to act as the advocate for the patient. • To provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate. • Participate in the education of other professional and non professional staff in conjunction with the education department. • Be prepared to mentor students from educational establishments on clinical placements in conjunction with the education department. • To assist the Fair Havens Community Team Manager in leading and developing the staff in the community team, encouraging effective communication, setting objectives and helping to foster a positive team spirit through regular team meetings. • In the absence of the Fair Havens Community Team Manager to ensure that the caseload is adequately staffed at all times, including days off, and holidays in order to maintain levels of service and ensure cover for own holiday periods. • In association with the Fair Havens Community Team Manager to manage services, recruit, train, support and coordinate the work of the staff in accordance with Havens Hospices policies and procedures • Conduct appraisals, absence management, and performance reviews as and when required • To be responsible for the day to day health & safety and welfare of staff, patients and families. • To ensure that staff are adequately trained to enable them to fulfil their duties effectively Job description Job responsibilities • To ensure complete security of drugs and administer them safely in accordance with regulations. • At all times to act as the advocate for the patient. • To provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate. • Participate in the education of other professional and non professional staff in conjunction with the education department. • Be prepared to mentor students from educational establishments on clinical placements in conjunction with the education department. • To assist the Fair Havens Community Team Manager in leading and developing the staff in the community team, encouraging effective communication, setting objectives and helping to foster a positive team spirit through regular team meetings. • In the absence of the Fair Havens Community Team Manager to ensure that the caseload is adequately staffed at all times, including days off, and holidays in order to maintain levels of service and ensure cover for own holiday periods. • In association with the Fair Havens Community Team Manager to manage services, recruit, train, support and coordinate the work of the staff in accordance with Havens Hospices policies and procedures • Conduct appraisals, absence management, and performance reviews as and when required • To be responsible for the day to day health & safety and welfare of staff, patients and families. • To ensure that staff are adequately trained to enable them to fulfil their duties effectively