Band 5 A&E Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Band 5 A&E Nurse to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing exceptional care for patients in critical conditions, utilizing advanced medical equipment, and supporting emergency admissions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, excellent communication skills, and a passion for patient care. Opportunities for professional development and flexible shifts are available.

Benefits

Access to Care4Carers

Competitive pay rates

Next-day payroll

Block bookings in preferred locations

Excellent support from dedicated consultant

Revalidation support

24/7/365 service

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant monitoring and care for seriously ill patients.
• Support emergency admissions and communicate clinical information.
• Assess and prioritize patient/client requirements.

Skills

Quick thinking

Patience

Attention to detail

Empathy

Computer competency

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Shifts: Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night and at weekends.

• 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

Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of dedicated healthcare professionals, you will be using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.

Development and opportunities

The Trust is highly regarded for its facilities, teaching and research. So, as a member of the A&E nursing team, you will have access to a wide range of development and support packages to ensure you are progressing your skills and your career at every opportunity.

In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 5 A&E Nurse, you will have:

• quick thinking abilities
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• excellent attention to detail
• a methodical approach to tasks
• the ability to work well and under pressure
• empathy and understanding
• a desire to learn and improve
• the ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As a Band 5 A&E Nurse you will:

[Add/remove as required]

• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition.
• Actively supporting emergency admissions and their families, communicating clinical information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding.
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• To recognise, review and report patients/clients' condition and any changes to it to senior members of staff within the multidisciplinary team.
• Responsible for adhering to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.
• Taking blood/fitting a canula, undertake patient observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and oxygen level) as patient need dictates throughout the shift.
• Treatment of resus patients and Triage

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• 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.

If you are ready to demonstrate your exceptional nursing skills and passion for outstanding patient care in this Band 5 A&E Nurse role, we can't wait to hear from you. Apply today.