Job overview
EAU4 at Torbay Hospital are looking for highly motivated, innovative and experienced nurse to join our dynamic team. EAU4 is an emergency admission unit that supports the medical take.
Working on the unit is both exciting and challenging. We work closely with the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit, caring for a diverse group of acutely unwell medical patients, with Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastroenterology and Chronic health conditions. Staff are also exposed to managing patients with a higher acuity within the unit.
If you are passionate about providing high quality individualised patient care, enthusiastic about supporting patients' rehabilitation and increasing their independence and quality of life we would like to hear from you.
Full time hours available.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of a team on the unit as a Staff Nurse to ensure seamless delivery of service
- To participate in the assessment of care needs of the clients and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, promoting high standards, demonstrating a compassionate nature and promoting patient dignity
- To participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To work as part of the Urgent Care team, promoting good inter-departmental relationship.
- To act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure high standards of care are maintained, utilising evidence-based practice.
- To participate in direct care and facilitate sound discharge planning
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Person specification
Specific Skills
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Safe and competent practitioner aware of own limitations and needs
- Experienced in giving IV medications
- IT skills to include data entry, Microsoft word etc
Desirable
- Interest in Medical care
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number
- Proven relevant experience at Band 5
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Urgent Care knowledge and experience
- Post graduate diploma level education or equivalent
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - EAU4 with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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