Band 5 Registered Nurse

Medacs Healthcare; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join their team in Wrexham. This role involves working flexible shifts at Leighton Hospital, providing essential care and monitoring for patients in critical conditions. You'll collaborate with a supportive team, ensuring patients receive top-notch medical attention during their recovery. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to staff well-being, this position offers a rewarding opportunity for nurses looking to make a significant impact in healthcare. If you possess the skills and compassion required, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Next-day payroll

Block bookings in preferred locations

Excellent support from dedicated consultant

Revalidation support

24/7/365 service availability

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of post-graduate experience.
• Must have 6 months of 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 effectively.
• Take blood and undertake patient observations as needed.

Skills

Quick thinking abilities

Patience

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Timekeeping

Empathy

Active listening skills

Computer competence

Education

Registered Nurse

2 years post-graduate experience

6 months recent NHS experience

Job description

Client Name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Role: Band 5 Registered Nurse
Shifts: Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night and at weekends.

Benefits

• 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

Medacs Healthcare are looking for a diligent, knowledgeable agency Registered Nurse with recent NHS experience to come and join their team of healthcare professionals and specialists.

Working flexible shifts at Leighton Hospital, you will be providing constant monitoring and care for seriously ill patients across emergency admissions, planned admissions and post-surgery.

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.

As a valued nurse, your happiness is of the utmost importance. To make your time at work the best experience it can be.

As a healthcare specialist, you will have access to a wide range of development and support packages to ensure you progress your skills and site specialities at every opportunity.

Your clinical knowledge and experience will help you to support seriously ill patients and their families throughout what can be a stressful and uncertain time. You will be carrying out essential tasks such as taking blood and undertaking patient observations for post-surgery patients as well as emergency admissions and planned admissions. Your calm, reassuring nature and methodical approach to tasks will ensure patients feel safe and reassured.

General key skills
In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 5 Registered 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
• 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

Main Duties/Responsibilities
As a Band 5 Registered Nurse with Chirk Community Hospital, you will:

• 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.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

• 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.

So, if you are a Band 5 Registered Nurse and believe you have what it takes to be a part of the outstanding team at Medacs Healthcare, apply today.