Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

Job summary

Join Our Team as a Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department at Frimley Park Hospital!

This advert is only open for active NMC registrants.

Are you a dedicated and passionate nurse eager to contribute to high-quality patient care? We are looking for enthusiastic Staff Nurses to join our multi-disciplinary team in the Emergency Department.

As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to take on responsibilities across various areas of clinical practice, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing development and in-house training, helping you gain invaluable experience while caring for a diverse patient mix.

With modernised facilities and a strong focus on patient care, now is an exciting time to join us! We offer full-time and part-time positions with rotational day and night shifts. If you prefer late shifts, twilight, or night shifts to suit your work-life balance, we welcome your application.

Previous ward-based experience is required for this role.

Come and be a part of a team that makes a real difference every day!

Main duties of the job

o To work within a multi-disciplinary team, in the delivery of high-quality patient care to patients & relatives. o Support shift leader ensuring that all documentation is up to date and report any changes in the patients' condition.o To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice. o To demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal between patients and members of the multi-disciplinary team. o To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives. o To advise on the promotion of health & prevention of illness. o To liaise with appropriate clinical specialists in relation to individual patient needs e.g. Doctors, Occupational therapists, physiotherapists and In Reach matrons. To assist medical staff, ensure that treatments are effective and advise on nursing priorities. o To promote good working relationships with the ambulance service, police and other supporting agencies. o To act as an advocate for patients and their relatives/carers. o To communicate to colleague's individual need for support (through preceptorship programme)

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Mentor /Preceptor course
• Module in emergency care nursing

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in an acute setting
• Evidence of dealing with difficult situations in an appropriate manner

Desirable

• Emergency nursing experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Able to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
• Ability to organise, along with good communication skills, both written and oral
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/stressful situations effectively
• Able to work as an effective team member

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexible shifts weekends and bank holidays as required