A&E Nurse

A&E Nurse

Location: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Agency: Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency
Pay Rate: £16.00 - £27.00 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Agency Work
Shifts: Days and Nights Available

Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency is currently recruiting experienced A&E Nurses to work within Emergency Department services across Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
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This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Emergency Department Nurses looking for flexible agency work within a busy NHS environment. The successful candidate will provide safe, compassionate and high-quality nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergency medical conditions and injuries.

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the A&E / Emergency Department.
• Assess, monitor and care for patients presenting with a wide range of acute medical and traumatic conditions.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and prioritise care according to clinical need.
• Recognise and respond promptly to changes in a patient's condition.
• Escalate clinical concerns and patient deterioration appropriately.
• Safely administer medications and treatments in line with professional and clinical guidelines.
• Carry out clinical procedures within your scope of practice and level of competence.
• Assist with the care and management of acutely unwell and critically ill patients.
• Support the assessment and treatment of patients attending the Emergency Department.
• Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, AHPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Provide effective handovers to colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, relatives and carers.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures.
• Comply with Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards.

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent and relevant experience working within an A&E, Emergency Department or equivalent acute setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and emergency nursing skills.
• Experience caring for patients with a wide range of urgent and emergency conditions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-focused care.
• Current mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory compliance and employment checks.

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

• Emergency Department Nursing
• Triage and patient assessment
• Acute medical emergencies
• Major trauma
• Minor injuries
• Resuscitation and emergency response
• Care of deteriorating patients
• Advanced Life Support
• Paediatric emergency care
• NHS hospital experience

• Competitive pay rates of £16.00 - £27.00 per hour
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• Flexible day and night shifts.
• Opportunities to work within Emergency Department services.
• Dedicated support from an experienced medical recruitment consultant.
• Fast and efficient compliance process.
• Access to ongoing NHS and healthcare opportunities.
• Professional support throughout your placement.