A&E Nurse - Southport

bluestones medical; Sefton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate £17–£34/hr

Flexible day and night shifts

NHS opportunities and agency support

Job summary

Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency is actively recruiting experienced A&E nurses to work within the Emergency Department at Southport Hospital. This agency role offers flexible days and nights with competitive pay and the chance to work in a busy hospital setting.

Successful candidates will provide high-quality nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergency medical conditions, while maintaining patient dignity and safe practice.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent and relevant experience in A&E or equivalent acute setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency nursing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Right to work in the UK and satisfactory compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients in A&E.
• Assess, monitor and manage patients with urgent and emergency conditions.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and prioritise care.
• Recognise and respond promptly to deteriorating conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments per clinical guidelines.
• Carry out clinical procedures within your scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Provide effective handovers to colleagues and healthcare professionals.

Skills

A&E nursing

Emergency care

NMC registration

Fast-paced environment

Job description

A&E Nurse

Location: Southport Hospital, Southport
Agency: Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency
Pay Rate: £17.00 - £34.00 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Agency Work
Shifts: Days and Nights Available

About the Role

Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency is currently recruiting experienced A&E Nurses to work within the Emergency Department at Southport Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Emergency Department Nurses looking for flexible agency work within a busy hospital environment. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergency medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients within the A&E department.
• Assess, monitor and manage patients presenting with a wide range of medical and traumatic conditions.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and prioritise care according to clinical need.
• Recognise and respond promptly to patients whose condition is deteriorating.
• Administer medications and treatments safely in line with clinical guidelines.
• Carry out clinical procedures within your scope of practice and level of competence.
• Monitor patients and escape any concerns appropriately.
• Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Assist with the management of acutely unwell and critically ill patients.
• Support the assessment and treatment of patients attending the Emergency Department.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Provide effective handovers to colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures.
• Comply with hospital policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with the NMC Code.

Essential Requirements

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent and relevant experience working within an A&E, Emergency Department or equivalent acute setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency nursing skills.
• Experience caring for patients with a wide range of urgent and emergency conditions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care.
• Current mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory compliance and employment checks.

Desirable Experience

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

• Emergency Department Nursing
• Resuscitation and emergency response
• Major trauma
• Acute medical emergencies
• Minor injuries
• Triage and patient assessment
• Paediatric emergency care
• Critical care and deteriorating patients
• Advanced life support
• NHS hospital experience

Why Work with Bluestones Medical?

• Competitive pay rates of £17.00 - £34.00 per hour.
• Flexible day and night shifts.
• Opportunities to work within a busy Emergency Department.
• Dedicated support from an experienced medical recruitment consultant.
• Fast and efficient compliance process.
• Access to ongoing NHS and healthcare opportunities.
• Professional support throughout your placement.