A&E (Accident & Emergency) Nurse - Highgate (Archway)

The role

A&E nurses will provide high quality care in fast-paced environments. Duties include patient examination, administering medication, and working with doctors to update patients and families.

What you will do

• Doing the initial patient examination to assess the patient's needs
• Fixing dressings and administering medication for pain relief
• Determining what department the patient needs to be referred to
• Completing all paperwork including discharge forms
• Talking with the paramedics and taking over the patient's care
• Making arrangements to admit patients into hospital if needed
• Working with doctors to keep patients and their family members updated on test results or treatment recommendations
• Maintaining contact with laboratory personnel to report any initial lab findings back to the A&E doctors
• Taking basic observations, including pulse, blood pressure and oxygen saturation

Required qualifications

• NMC Registration 6 months
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a clinical setting
• To meet our framework compliance requirements including DBS, Occupational Health, Clinical References and Updated CV
• Right to work within the UK – Proof will be required

Benefits

• Weekly Pay/Daily Payroll options
• A range of payment options available: PAYE, PSC/LTD and Umbrella
• Our online app ‘ipoint’ allows you to view and book shifts 24/7, helping to manage your availability, view pay rates and pay slips
• Access to additional voluntary free high-quality training and development
• Free uniform
• First class support and advice from a dedicated team that specialises in your area of expertise
• Uncapped Recommend a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral

About the company

Pulse Nursing has recently secured a Tier 0 status with five well established trusts in North Central London.