Registered General Nurse - Accident and Emergency

TN United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join their dedicated team at a leading hospital. This role offers flexible shifts and a supportive environment focused on mental health and well-being. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide critical care to patients, actively support admissions, and ensure effective communication with families. With excellent opportunities for professional development and a culture of excellence in research and teaching, this position is perfect for those looking to build a stable and rewarding career in nursing.

Benefits

Access to Care4Carers support service

Competitive pay rates

Next-day payroll

Block bookings in preferred locations

Excellent support from dedicated consultant

Revalidation support

24/7/365 service availability

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience required within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant monitoring and care for seriously ill patients.
• Support emergency admissions and communicate clinical information effectively.
• Organise admissions and discharges to and from the ward.

Skills

Quick thinking abilities

Patience

Attention to detail

Empathy

Computer competency

Education

Registered Nurse License

2 years post-graduate experience

6 months recent NHS experience

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Client Name: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Role: Band 5 Registered Nurse

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

A business with a future

By joining the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, you will be building your career on solid and stable foundations, deeply rooted in a culture and vision of excellence in research, innovation, and teaching. If you are looking for a place to work with a bright future, look no further than the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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
• 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 Registered Nurse with Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 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

• 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.

Development and opportunities

If you are looking for a role within a Trust that can provide the very best opportunities for building a strong, stable career in nursing, apply today.