Accident and Emergency Nurse

PE Global (UK); New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 64,313 - 102,901; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking proactive and dedicated Registered Accident and Emergency nurses to work agency shifts. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and experience in patient care, including initial examinations and administering medications. The ideal candidates will be able to work autonomously and manage their caseload effectively, making clinically reasoned judgements in a busy environment. A full UK driving license and a car access are also required for this role.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience working at a relevant level within the community in the UK.
• Full UK driving license and access to an insured car daily.
• Able to make clinically reasoned judgements.

Responsibilities

• Take over the patient’s care from paramedics.
• Conduct initial patient examinations to assess needs.
• Administer medication for pain relief.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Good problem-solving skills

Time management

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

Trust Nurse Services is seeking motivated and forward-thinking Registered Accident and Emergency nurses to work agency shifts.

We are looking for proactive and dedicated Registered Accident and Emergency nurses to support our NHS clients in Kent. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the ability to communicate effectively with patients and others, the ability to create a safe and supportive environment for patients & feel comfortable/confident working under pressure in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Talking with the paramedics and taking over the patient’s care.
• Doing the initial patient examination to assess the patient’s needs.
• Fixing dressings and administering medication for pain relief.
• Determining which department the patient needs to be referred to.
• Comple forms.
• Making detailed notes.
• Upholding high care standards.
• Making arrangements to admit patients into the hospital if needed.
• Keeping families informed.
• Keeping in close contact with laboratory staff to pass results on to A&E doctors.

Experience

• 6 months of experience working at a relevant level within the community in the UK
• Has a full UK driving license and access to an insured car daily
• Effective communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal, with the ability to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties
• Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions.
• Able to work autonomously, and have the ability to know when to seek appropriate advice/guidance from senior staff.
• Effective time management and caseload management.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of clinical outcomes measures, and clinical audit.
• Management of long-term conditions and palliative care
• Aware of safeguarding adults