RGN (Nurse)

Skill Workers Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in the UK is hiring Registered General Nurses to provide high-quality patient care in hospitals, care homes, and community environments. Applicants must have a valid NMC registration and possess strong clinical skills. The role involves assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and ensuring the emotional well-being of patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration (Nursing and Midwifery Council - UK).
• Experience in acute, community, or elderly care settings.
• Newly qualified nurses may be accepted with preceptorship support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments as per NMC guidelines.
• Monitor and record vital signs and symptoms.
• Respond to emergencies and deteriorating patients.
• Maintain clinical records accurately.
• Assist in diagnostic tests and follow treatment plans.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and best interests.

Skills

Strong clinical and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Empathy

Compassion

Resilience

Education

Valid NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Apply only if you have UK NMC PIN.

Job Purpose: To provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a variety of settings including hospitals, care homes, GP surgeries, or community environments. The Registered General Nurse ensures the physical and emotional well-being of patients by assessing their needs, implementing care plans, and monitoring outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with NMC guidelines and clinical protocols.
• Monitor and record vital signs and symptoms.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and deteriorating patients.
• Clinical Duties: Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• Assist in diagnostic tests and follow treatment plans.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.
• Maintain infection control standards and health & safety compliance.
• Communication & Advocacy: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and post-treatment care.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and best interests.
• Professional Standards: Adhere to the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.
• Participate in audits, training, and continuous professional development (CPD).
• Supervise and support junior staff or healthcare assistants as needed.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Valid NMC registration (Nursing and Midwifery Council - UK).
• Experience: Experience in acute, community, or elderly care settings (varies depending on the role).
• Newly qualified nurses may be accepted for certain roles with preceptorship support.
• Skills: Strong clinical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Empathy, compassion, and resilience.