Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse - A&E

Medacs Healthcare

Salary

£36 to £46 an hour

Location

Wrexham, LL13 7TD

Contract type

Full time

Job description

About

Role Overview

Job Title:

Accident & Emergency (A&E) Nurse (Band 5/6 equivalent)

Trust / Health Board:

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)

Location: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD

Employment Type:

Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible working patterns available)

Pay Rate:

£36.00 to £46.00 per hour (Highest agency rate offered for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board hospitals)

Payroll:

Weekly Pay via Medacs Healthcare

Shift Patterns: Long Days and Nights (including weekends and rotational cover)

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare is a leading nursing framework agency partnered with NHS trusts across the UK. We pride ourselves on offering unmatched pay rates, robust compliance support, and swift onboarding to get you into rewarding shifts as quickly as possible.

When you work with Medacs for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, you benefit from:

Weekly Pay: Reliable, prompt weekly payroll directly into your account.

Easy Compliance: A streamlined compliance process supported by a dedicated team to guide you through vetting, DBS, and occupational health checks.

Quick Onboarding: Fast-track registration so you can start picking up shifts without unnecessary delays.

Rates: The highest rates offered exclusively for Betsi Maelor Hospital placements.

Role Summary

We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and experienced

A&E Registered Nurses to join the busy Emergency Department team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. You will be responsible for delivering high-standard, patient-centered, evidence-based care to patients presenting with acute, unexpected, and life-threatening conditions.

Whether you are looking for a full-time line of work or part-time shifts to fit around your lifestyle, Medacs Healthcare can offer you first access to prime shifts with top-tier NHS pay rates.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Rapid Assessment: Promptly triage and assess patients presenting to the Emergency Department, prioritising care using clinical triage tools (e.g., Manchester Triage System).

Acute Care Delivery: Deliver effective, evidence-based nursing interventions for medical, surgical, and traumatic emergencies.

Monitoring & Management: Closely monitor patient vital signs, track clinical deterioration, administer emergency medications, and manage IV lines, wound care, and resus interventions.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with A&E consultants, junior doctors, advanced nurse practitioners, paramedics, and mental health liaison teams.

Patient Advocacy & Communication: Provide compassionate support to distressed patients and their families, offering clear communication and reassurance in high-pressure environments.

Documentation & Governance: Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic and paper health records in line with NMC guidelines and Trust policies.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications: Valid NMC Registration (Adult Registered Nurse - RNA/RGN) with an active pin and no restrictions.

Experience: A minimum of

6 months of recent, hands-on clinical experience working within an NHS Emergency Department (ED) or Accident & Emergency (A&E) setting.

Skills: Strong clinical competencies in triage, trauma care, resuscitation, and acute symptom management. Ability to remain calm and decisive under extreme pressure.

Availability:

Flexibility to work long day and night shifts (including weekend working patterns).

Why Choose Wrexham Maelor Hospital?

Wrexham Maelor Hospital is a major district general hospital providing crucial acute services across North Wales. Working within its A&E department offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, providing fantastic opportunities to expand your emergency care skills while making a real difference to the local community.