Emergency Department Staff Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Balance health and wellbeing programme

Staff networks (BAME, LGBTQ+, Women)

A&E-specific training and CPD

Preceptorship and mentorship

Job summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a staff nurse for the Emergency Department to deliver urgent nursing care under pressure, taking charge in the absence of senior staff and supervising others.

Shifts include days, nights and weekends; you will complete RCN level 1 emergency competencies within 12 months and must hold current NMC registration to apply.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse Part 1 with current NMC registration.
• Experience in NHS setting is preferred.
• Ability to nurse under prolonged stressful situations and work under extreme pressure without compromising care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care in line with the Trust vision and Nursing strategy.
• Take a lead role in the absence of Senior Sister, Charge Nurse or Deputy Sister.
• Deliver all aspects of care and supervise both qualified and unqualified staff.
• Manage the patient's clinical journey along agreed care pathways using evidence-based practice.
• Provide safe, effective and compassionate care in line with local and national standards.

Skills

Stress management under pressure

Communication skills

Organization

CPD commitment

Education

Nursing diploma or degree

Job description

This staff nurse post sits in the Emergency Department of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, a department that is expanding its resus and majors capacity. The role centres on delivering emergency nursing care under pressure, taking charge in the absence of the senior sister or charge nurse, and supervising other staff. Shifts include days, nights and regular weekends, and the post holder must complete RCN level 1 emergency nurse competencies within 12 months. NMC registration is required to apply.

What the job involves

• Deliver patient-centred care in line with the Trust vision and the Nursing and Midwifery strategy
• Take a lead role in the absence of the Senior Sister, Charge Nurse or Deputy Sister
• Deliver all aspects of care, demonstrating procedures and supervising qualified and unqualified staff
• Manage the patient's clinical journey along agreed care pathways using evidence-based practice
• Provide safe, effective and compassionate care in line with local and national standards and the NMC Code
• Support a continuously improving service within the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives and NHS performance framework
• Give clinical advice and support to the nursing and multi-professional team
• Develop professionally to keep the skill, knowledge and competence the service requires
• Take part in preceptorship, mentorship and development programmes

What’s required

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in nursing

Registration & licences

• Registered Nurse Part 1 with current NMC registration

Experience

• Previous NHS experience

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to nurse under prolonged stressful situations and work under extreme pressure without compromising care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organised and hardworking
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Other

• Willingness to work day and night shifts and regular weekends
• Willingness to undertake A&E-specific training and RCN level 1 Emergency Nurse competencies within 12 months

Nice to have

• Other skills (not itemised)

What’s offered

• Balance health and wellbeing programme
• Staff networks, including BAME, D-Ability, LGBTQ+, Women's and armed forces networks
• A&E-specific training and continuing professional development
• Preceptorship and mentorship programmes