Staff NurseNHS

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy Emergency Department.

You will play a vital role in providing high-quality, patient-centred care to acutely unwell and injured adults and children. You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care, ensuring that patients receive the highest standards of treatment and support throughout their emergency care journey.

We are seeking a dedicated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates excellent communication and clinical skills, and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Main duties of the job

The Band 5 Staff Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care, ensuring that all nursing interventions are delivered safely and effectively.

You will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote patient safety, achieve positive patient outcomes and ensure the delivery of high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based care.

You will be expected to actively participate in ongoing professional development and additional clinical training to enhance your knowledge and skills. You will also play an important role in supporting, supervising and sharing knowledge with junior members of the nursing team, helping to promote learning, development and best clinical practice within the department.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy Emergency Department.

You will play a vital role in providing high-quality, patient-centred care to acutely unwell and injured adults and children. You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care, ensuring that patients receive the highest standards of treatment and support throughout their emergency care journey.

We are seeking a dedicated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates excellent communication and clinical skills, and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.