Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Job overview

Registered Nurse

Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata, per annum

Permanent Positions (6- or 12-month secondments also available)

The successful candidates will need 6 months post registration experience

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join our busy and supportive Emergency Department at Isle of Wight NHS Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for Band 5 nurses to develop their skills within a fast-paced and rewarding environment, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, working independently while supported by experienced clinicians and a strong multidisciplinary team.

Previous candidates need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Assess patient care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care without direct supervision
• Deliver care in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records
• Demonstrate professional behaviour at all times
• Communicate effectively and courteously with patients, relatives, and colleagues
• Maintain patient comfort, dignity, and privacy
• Identify and escalate concerns where quality of care or safety may be compromised
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure holistic care
• Support and supervise healthcare support workers and student nurses
• Contribute to maintaining a positive and inclusive environment promoting equality and diversity
• Engage in continuous professional development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.