Nursing Associate, Emergency Department

NHS Jobs; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust seeks a dedicated nurse to provide safe, patient‑centred care in the Emergency Department. You will perform observations and escalate deteriorating patients according to the care pathway.

Key duties include basic life support, ECG, cannulation, venipuncture, catheterisation, NG tubes, wound care, plaster casts, and accurate record keeping. You will work with the MDT to meet the Emergency 4‑hour target and uphold NMC standards.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in ED or acute settings advantageous.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate clinical records in line with NMC standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patient observations and escalate deteriorating conditions.
• Perform basic life support for collapsed patients until help arrives.
• Assist safe transfer and handover of patients within department.
• Record 12-lead ECG, cannulation, venepuncture, catheterisation, NG tubes.
• Provide wound care, plaster casts and limb immobilisation.
• Maintain comprehensive records of care and patient condition.

Skills

ECG

Cannulation

Venipuncture

Catheterisation

NG tubes

Wound care

Plaster casts

Record keeping

Mental Health Act

NMC standards

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment of patients and visitors to the departmentCarry out observations, document and follow escalation procedure on identification of a deteriorating patient as identified in the patient pathwayInitiate Basic life support for a collapsed patient until medical help arrivesAssist with safe transfer of patients within department. Perform hospital transfer and handover of patient care for agreed patientsProvide clinical skills such as recording of 12 lead ECG, insertion of peripheral cannulation, venepuncture, female and male urinary catheterisation , insertion of NG tubes, minor wound dressings and wound closure, application of plaster of Paris and other limb splintageImplement, and monitor patient care following nursing care plans and patient pathways. Report progress to registered practitionerMaintain up-to-date, comprehensive and accurate records of clinical care, the patients condition and other relevant information in accordance with the NMC Standards for Record KeepingBe aware, active and follow protocol for all types of internal and external major incidents including flu pandemic and CBRN incidents.Assist to identify and care for patients with mental health and vulnerable patients who lack capacity. Act in the patients best interest and apply knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Capacity Act in implementing care.Provide one to one care for high risk vulnerable patients at risk from absconding or falls.Assist to identify risk factors which could cause injury or harm to patients whilst in the Emergency department if left unidentified such as falls risk, pressure ulcer and malnutrition riskFollow safe discharge home policy, provide appropriate follow up plan of care, health education advise.Act in a professional manner at all times, maintain professional communication and attitudes with service users and colleagues. Keep services users informed of waiting times and planned care pathwayFollows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infectionMonitor and maintain unit equipment in each area of care, reporting problems as appropriateBe proficient in the use of information technology utilized within the ward area.Report staff sickness/absence immediately to the nurse in charge of the department.Work with MDT to provide Trusts Emergency 4 hour target for service users.

£45,953 - £54,254 pro rata per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust