Job overview
As a Registered Nurse in the emergency department you will be working across all areas of the specialty including Triage, Minor Injuries and Illness (Ambulatory Pathway), Majors (Clinical Assessment), trauma and Resus. The department runs 24 hours a day so shift work including nights would be required.
We are looking for suitably qualified nurses from a variety of adult nursing specialties that have transferrable skills to aid patient assessment, investigation, diagnosis and the management of patients with an emergency injury/ illness.
Main duties of the job
Working within the Emergency Department, your main duties will include:
- Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
- Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
- Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by provided education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
- In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students.
- Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
- Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and always maintaining confidentiality.
- Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience of establishing effective communication
Desirable
- Previous experience within designated area
- Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff
Education and qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
Desirable
- experience in Emergency care
- intermediate life support
- venepuncture/Cannulation
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - Emergency Department with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal, North 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 Fixed term: 6 months (37.50 hours). The application deadline is 21 Jul 2026.
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