Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Acute Respiratory Unit

Job summary

Join the Dynamic Team at Fairfield General Hospital's Acute Respiratory Unit

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse with experience, or a dedicated student nearing qualification? We have exciting opportunities waiting for you.

Our vibrant 40-bed, mixed-sex Acute Respiratory Unit is a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards. We care for patients with a range of respiratory conditions, including COPD, Asthma, and Lung Cancer, as well as those receiving specialised ENT care.

Why choose us?

• Personalised Education & Development: Receive a bespoke training package designed to turn you into a confident, skilled practitioner
• Hands-On Experience: Gain exposure to cutting-edge clinical areas such as Non-Invasive Ventilation, Tracheostomy, and Laryngectomy care
• Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence and compassionate care

Take your nursing career to the next level--apply today and make a real difference in patients' lives.

Main duties of the job

Enhance Your Skills with Our Specialised Clinical Training!

• Comprehensive Care Planning, Implementation & Evaluation: Develop expertise in delivering holistic, patient-centered care for groups of patients
• IV Therapy: Master the art of safe and effective intravenous treatment
• Venipuncture & Cannulation: Gain confidence in establishing vascular access with precision and care
• ECG Monitoring: Learn to interpret cardiac rhythms accurately for optimal patient outcomes
• Blood Gas Monitoring: Acquire vital skills in analysing and responding to blood gas results to support respiratory and metabolic stability

Elevate your clinical proficiency and provide exceptional care--join us to expand your expertise.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)