Band 5 - Accident & Emergency (A&E) Nurse - Croydon

Pulse Nursing; Guildford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Band 5 Accident & Emergency Nurse to join their team in Croydon. You will provide critical care in urgent situations, requiring quick decision-making skills and compassion. The role includes responsibilities like triaging, administering treatments, and monitoring patients. Competitive pay rates, a £500 referral bonus, and flexible shifts are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates paid weekly

Dedicated consultant support

£500 Refer a Friend Bonus

Flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration and 6 months recent nursing experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Willingness to work various shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Triaging patients upon arrival and prioritizing care.
• Administering initial treatments to stabilize patients.
• Monitoring and recording patients' vital signs and symptoms.
• Assisting in diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
• Administering medications and IV therapy as prescribed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Decision-making

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Valid NMC registration

Job description

Band 5 - Accident & Emergency (A&E) Nurse - Croydon

Job Title: Accident & Emergency (A&E) Nurse
Banding: Band 5
Location: Croydon, Surrey
Rate: £20.18 - £27.50 per hour

As an Accident & Emergency (A&E) Nurse, you will be an integral part of our Emergency Department team, providing urgent and critical care to patients experiencing various medical emergencies. Your quick decision-making skills, ability to handle high-pressure situations, and compassionate approach will ensure that patients receive timely and efficient care during their most vulnerable moments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triaging patients upon arrival, assessing their condition, and prioritizing care based on the severity of their condition.
• Administering initial treatments and interventions to stabilize patients, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs, symptoms, and changes in patients' conditions.
• Assisting the medical team in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting the results.
• Administering medications and intravenous therapy as prescribed by physicians.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates paid weekly.
• Access to a dedicated consultant for support and advice.
• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus: Refer other healthcare professionals and earn a £500 bonus when they work with Pulse Nursing.
• Flexibility: Full-time, part-time, and flexible shifts available to fit your lifestyle and commitments.

Requirements:

• Valid NMC registration.
• 6 months recent experience
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility & Reliability: Willingness to work across various shifts including nights, weekends and days.
• A current DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check (Pulse Nursing can help facilitate this).

What are the next steps?

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