Northgate NHS Trust has an opening for the role of Band 5 Staff Nurse, Emergency Department in Leeds. This is a permanent role for experienced nurses.
You will see a new patient and a new problem on almost every shift, in a team that triages, treats and moves people safely.
About the role
In this role, you will triage and treat adults and children with urgent problems, from minor injuries to major trauma. You will work closely with doctors, paramedics and the rest of the hospital.
Key responsibilities
- Triage patients on arrival and reassess them while they wait
- Start IV lines, give medicines and monitor patients after treatment
- Respond to resuscitations and trauma calls as part of the team
- Keep patients and families informed during long or busy shifts
- Hand over clearly when patients are admitted or discharged
Requirements and qualifications
- An active nursing licence or registration for this country
- Current BLS and ACLS, or the local equivalent
- Emergency or acute care experience
- Good judgment when priorities change quickly
- Comfort working nights, weekends and rotating shifts
Nice to have
- TNCC, ENPC or a similar trauma course
- Pediatric emergency experience
- Triage training
Benefits and perks
- Orientation with an experienced emergency nurse
- Funded trauma and life-support courses
- Shift extras for nights and weekends
- Health and retirement benefits
About the company
Northgate NHS Trust provides emergency and acute care in Leeds. Employer details on a live listing come from its own careers page.
Frequently asked questions
Registration with the NMC (an NMC PIN). Employers can only hire nurses who are licensed, or can become licensed, in the United Kingdom. Check the rules with the regulator before you apply.
The employer lists GBP 31,049 – 37,796 per year. Check the employer’s page for bonuses and other benefits.
Emergency departments are open around the clock, so most roles include nights and weekends. The work pattern is listed in the job details above.