Calling all Nurses! Are you interested in Emergency Care?
Are you a student nurse, qualifying in 2025, or an established staff nurse looking for an exciting and challenging career in Emergency Nursing?
If so, Torbay Emergency Department is looking for you!
We are recruiting enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic nurses who can demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care. You will be responsible for managing a cohort of patients within the emergency department, whether in majors, ambulatory emergency care, or the Resus room.
You will communicate closely with department coordinators to deliver safe, evidence-based, and effective care. You will work closely with the medical team and other agencies, including The Ambulance Service, to ensure safe, prompt, and appropriate care delivery. Confidence and an understanding of national targets for Emergency Care are essential.
This post is flexible, working to meet the needs of patients and the department, under the supervision of the Silver Registered Nurse and Band 7 nurse. You will also support junior colleagues through on-the-job teaching and pastoral care.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure the safety and quality of care for your designated patients within the emergency department.
2. Support and collaborate with colleagues during shifts.
3. Liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team to maintain safety.
4. Facilitate service development as part of the team.
5. Participate in discussions and projects benefiting the team, patients, and department.
6. Work under guidance with senior nursing staff and the departmental Matron.
7. Follow departmental and trust policies and protocols to ensure safety.
The nursing team includes both Adult and Paediatric nurses, working alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners managing the Minor Injuries service, supported by Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants.
The medical and nursing teams collaborate closely to ensure patient and staff safety. Practice Educators, led by an experienced Emergency Nurse, provide tailored in-house training to develop clinical skills and support staff educational needs.
We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality care, and pride ourselves on the professionalism of our team.
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For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: John Scudder
* Job Title: Clinical Senior Charge Nurse
* Email: john.scudder1@nhs.net
* Telephone: 01803 656021
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