Agency nurse jobs offer a wealth of advantages, from flexible hours to highly competitive pay rates. However, something that’s often overlooked is the additional benefits available when working with the nursing agency itself. Each nursing agency is different, so be sure to do you research and engage with a nursing agency that suits you and your needs. At Mayday Healthcare, we take pride in our commitment to supporting our nurses through the entire recruitment process. No matter your chosen speciality or band, the Mayday team are available to guide you. Here’s a few of the things we do to ensure we can deliver the best possible service to our agency nurses;
An open channel of communication
Nursing recruitment agencies can play a fundamental part when finding your next position, but to make the most of your chosen nursing agency, it’s important stay in touch. We strive to maintain an open channel of communication between our team, our nursing staff and our healthcare organisation clients. Be honest, available and transparent when communicating and don’t hesitate to check in with us to give updates on your progress or ask questions. Mayday Healthcare work to your preferred method of communication; whether you prefer to chat over the phone, or send texts or emails, we ensure your needs come first when looking to communicate with us. Alongside our useful Mayday Healthcare availability app, our team are on hand 24/7 to offer help and support.
Developing our relationships
Our aim isn’t to simply fill nursing requirements. We are passionate about helping our agency nurses to develop their career in the long term. By getting to know your Mayday Healthcare recruiters, they will be able to suggest opportunities tailored to your preferences and help with things like on-boarding and payroll. It’s part of our mission to add value to our nursing staff and the healthcare industry, and we achieve this by developing a strong rapport with our candidates. Our recruiters are passionate about delivering an exceptional service to our agency nurses and understand job-hunting needs more than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Career advice
Mayday Healthcare are experts in nursing recruitment, so we are well positioned to advise agency nurses on a variety of topics including revalidation, CPD and salaries. We have developed a comprehensive nurse guidance library to help you through each step of your agency nurse job. You can learn about everything from your timesheets to the latest legislation. If in doubt, you can contact your nursing recruiter and they’ll be more than happy to guide you. We also have an online job creator so you can build your own list of potential opportunities on the go.
Training opportunities
An important part of professional development is training. Mayday Healthcare are proud to offer a range of courses aimed at keeping your Nursing practice up to date, and boosting your skill set – including a clinical skills workshops, medication awareness training and IV therapy workshops. With a course to suit every role and level of experience, we provide access to training for all our agency staff, from RGNs to A&E nurses. You can explore and book one of our nurse training courses here.
There are many factors to consider when selecting your preferred nursing agency. At Mayday we’re confident in the service we offer our nurses, from the first steps of the job search process, all the way through their healthcare career.
Want to find out more about why Mayday Healthcare might be the right nursing agency for you? Contact us today.