Accident and Emergency Nurse

PE Global (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking motivated Registered Accident and Emergency nurses to work agency shifts in West London. Candidates should have a strong ability to communicate effectively with patients, work autonomously, and manage time efficiently. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, administering medications, and coordinating with paramedics and hospital staff. The ideal candidate will have 6 months of experience and a full UK driving license.

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.
• Able to make clinically reasoned judgements.

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 department referrals for patients.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

Overview

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 West London. 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.
• Completing all paperwork, including discharge 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.

Qualifications

• 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.