Accident & Emergency (A&E) Nurse

Bangor Hospital – Bluestones Medical Agency

Pay Rates

£20.00 – £44.00 per hour

Job Overview

Bluestones Medical is currently recruiting experienced and highly skilled Accident & Emergency (A&E) Nurses to work within Ysbyty Gwynedd and surrounding emergency care settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated emergency nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to delivering high-quality urgent and emergency care. The successful candidate will work within a busy A&E department, providing rapid assessment, treatment, and ongoing care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions and injuries.

Flexible agency shifts are available including days, nights, weekends, and long days to suit individual availability.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and high-quality emergency nursing care within the A&E department.
• Undertake triage, rapid assessment, and prioritisation of patients.
• Administer medications and emergency treatments in line with clinical protocols and NMC standards.
• Monitor and respond to deteriorating patients, escalating care appropriately.
• Assist with emergency procedures, trauma care, and resuscitation situations when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Patient Care

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in high-pressure environments.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers, offering reassurance and clear information.
• Promote dignity, privacy, and safeguarding at all times.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control standards.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with doctors, paramedics, healthcare assistants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in clinical handovers, trauma calls, and emergency response situations.
• Support junior staff and contribute to a safe and supportive team environment.

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and all hospital policies.
• Maintain safeguarding awareness and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, health and safety, and documentation standards.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 6 months UK A&E or acute hospital experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, triage, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns.

Desirable

• Previous NHS emergency department experience.
• ALS, ILS, or trauma training.
• Experience with electronic patient record systems.

What Bluestones Medical Offers

• Competitive pay rates of £20.00 – £44.00 per hour
• Flexible agency shifts
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities across NHS and private healthcare settings