Registered Nurse Emergency Department

We have flexible bank shifts and long-term placement opportunities for RGN available within the Emergency Department at University Hospital Southampton.Pay rates are as follows: Monday-Friday (days) £19.33 per hour Saturday and Nights £25.13 per hour Sunday & bank holidays £30.93 per hour Other benefits Prompt Payment- work this week, get paid next week! First choice of shifts at your TrustAccess to shifts before they are available to agency. Flexible working to suit your lifestyleTake control of when you want to work. Build holiday allowance for every shift you work. Book and manage your shifts on the goAccess shifts anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone. Support when you need it 24/7 365 daysCall us anytime on . General Duties: Professional Practice: To provide a high standard of care for patients by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for individual patients. To give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to the senior trained nurse on duty, or the medical staff as appropriate. To carry out all aspects of nursing care, treatments and procedures within agreed policies and procedures including Plaster of Paris Application and Wound Closure techniques such as Suturing. To work with medical staff and other members of the health care team to ensure that treatments are carried out within agreed policies. To maintain accurate records of observation, treatment, and patient/family care. To receive patients and their relatives in a calm, courteous and reassuring manner, participate in providing information and support. To ensure the safe custody of patients belongings and valuables according to Trust policy. To participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Trust policy. To participate in the checking and administration of intravenous drugs having demonstrated relevant knowledge and competence and been authorised by Sister/Charge Nurse or Senior Nurse To ensure that all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use. Report any defective equipment or provision of supplies to Sister/Charge Nurse or deputy. To inform the sister/Charge Nurse or deputy of any untoward events or problems affecting patients or staff, where appropriate complete an accident or incident form. To support the Fire Group Leader, ensuring that all staff are aware of: Position of firefighting equipment. Standard fire procedure. To always uphold confidentiality due to patients and relatives and in all situations according to Trust policy. Personnel & Professional Development: To wear the correct uniform and to always present oneself in a professional manner. To adhere to policies and procedures and be familiar with the location of current files. To participate in the promotion of good working relationships within the department, and external agencies. To attend meetings on matters related to the department. To keep up to date with clinical developments and participate in innovation and change concerned with improving the standards of care for patients. Additional Duties: To have personal knowledge of cardiac arrest procedure and the Major Incident procedure. To assist in the achievement of department performance indicators. To participate in the discharge planning process for named patients. Job description Job responsibilities We have flexible bank shifts and long-term placement opportunities for RGN available within the Emergency Department at University Hospital Southampton.Pay rates are as follows: Monday-Friday (days) £19.33 per hour Saturday and Nights £25.13 per hour Sunday & bank holidays £30.93 per hour Other benefits Prompt Payment- work this week, get paid next week! First choice of shifts at your TrustAccess to shifts before they are available to agency. Flexible working to suit your lifestyleTake control of when you want to work. Build holiday allowance for every shift you work. Book and manage your shifts on the goAccess shifts anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone. Support when you need it 24/7 365 daysCall us anytime on . General Duties: Professional Practice: To provide a high standard of care for patients by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for individual patients. To give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to the senior trained nurse on duty, or the medical staff as appropriate. To carry out all aspects of nursing care, treatments and procedures within agreed policies and procedures including Plaster of Paris Application and Wound Closure techniques such as Suturing. To work with medical staff and other members of the health care team to ensure that treatments are carried out within agreed policies. To maintain accurate records of observation, treatment, and patient/family care. To receive patients and their relatives in a calm, courteous and reassuring manner, participate in providing information and support. To ensure the safe custody of patients belongings and valuables according to Trust policy. To participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Trust policy. To participate in the checking and administration of intravenous drugs having demonstrated relevant knowledge and competence and been authorised by Sister/Charge Nurse or Senior Nurse To ensure that all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use. Report any defective equipment or provision of supplies to Sister/Charge Nurse or deputy. To inform the sister/Charge Nurse or deputy of any untoward events or problems affecting patients or staff, where appropriate complete an accident or incident form. To support the Fire Group Leader, ensuring that all staff are aware of: Position of firefighting equipment. Standard fire procedure. To always uphold confidentiality due to patients and relatives and in all situations according to Trust policy. Personnel & Professional Development: To wear the correct uniform and to always present oneself in a professional manner. To adhere to policies and procedures and be familiar with the location of current files. To participate in the promotion of good working relationships within the department, and external agencies. To attend meetings on matters related to the department. To keep up to date with clinical developments and participate in innovation and change concerned with improving the standards of care for patients. Additional Duties: To have personal knowledge of cardiac arrest procedure and the Major Incident procedure. To assist in the achievement of department performance indicators. To participate in the discharge planning process for named patients.