Accident and Emergency Registered General Nurse

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chorley is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide constant care and monitoring for patients. Responsibilities include supporting admissions, writing care plans, and ensuring patient wellbeing. Candidates must have at least 2 years of post-graduate experience and recent NHS experience. Competitive pay and excellent support are offered.

Benefits

Access to Care4Carers support service

Competitive pay rates

Next-day payroll

Block bookings in preferred locations

Excellent support from a dedicated consultant

Revalidation support

24/7 service availability

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• Pass an enhanced background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients.
• Support admissions and discharges to/from the ward.
• Write care plans and perform assessments.

Skills

quick thinking abilities

patience

excellent attention to detail

methodical approach

excellent timekeeping

ability to work under pressure

empathy and understanding

flexible attitude

desire to learn

active listening skills

computer competence

Job description

Overview

Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition. Actively support emergency admissions, planned admissions and post-surgery patients and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding. Safely identify, prepare, check, and assemble equipment required for the relevant operating list. Adhere to the NMC professional Code of Conduct. Take blood/fit a cannula and undertake patient observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and oxygen level) as patient need dictates throughout the shift. Write care plans, perform assessments, and make referrals. Organise admissions and discharges to and from the ward.

Responsibilities

• Be a Registered Nurse.
• Contribute to the coordination of admissions and discharges and support smooth patient flow.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• quick thinking abilities
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• excellent attention to detail
• a methodical approach to tasks
• excellent timekeeping
• the ability to work well and under pressure
• empathy and understanding
• a flexible attitude
• a desire to learn and improve
• active listening skills
• the ability to use a computer competently
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Be a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.

Benefits

• Access to Care4Carers - our support service to help support your mental health and wellbeing and enable you to deliver outstanding care.
• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Next-day payroll
• Block bookings in your favourite locations
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

About the Employer

The two main hospital sites serve around 370,000 people from the Chorley, South Ribble and Preston areas. Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of dedicated professionals, you will be utilising these resources to provide emergency treatment and ongoing medical care of the highest calibre to patients.

Employer Vision

By joining the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, you will be building your career on solid and stable foundations, deeply rooted in a culture and vision of excellence in research, innovation, and teaching. If you are looking for a place to work with a bright future, look no further than the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.