Whether you’ve recently graduated or are a nurse assessing your professional options, we’ve listed several reasons why you should consider becoming a locum nurse with CRG Healthcare Staffing. Greater flexibility Being a locum nurse provides you with flexibility and control over your shifts, number of working hours and the type of work you do, giving…
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8 Simple Ways to Unwind This Relaxation Day
15th August 2019 is National Relaxation Day, a perfect excuse to sit back, unwind and relax after a busy day of shifts. Whether you’re treating yourself to an evening pamper session or just grabbing some time for yourself in between shifts, here’s how you can feel a little more laid back today! 1. Spend time…
Read moreFramework win for HCRG!
CRG are pleased to announce that our parent company, Health Care Resourcing Group (HCRG) has been awarded a position on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Flexible Resource Pool – Staff Bank Framework (RM6158). What does this mean for our customers? This framework enables us to offer staff bank and contingent labour pool management services to…
Read moreEssential aftercare for stroke patients: A guide for nurses
In the UK, approximately 100,000 people will have a stroke each year. Of those numbers, around 85,000 people will potentially need aftercare support from nurses when they leave hospital.
Read moreHow Can Nurses Maintain Positive Mental Health?
It’s important to look after yourself if busy shifts and staffing shortages are affecting your wellbeing. Our advice outlines advice for self-care.
Read moreMindfulness at Work: 10-Minute Relaxation Techniques for Nurses
As rewarding as it is, a profession in nursing can be physically and mentally tiring. Whether you’re a registered general nurse (RGN), a nursing student, or a carer, it’s likely that you experience stress at work that can put you under an enormous amount of pressure. Here at CRG, we know that your job can’t…
Read more5 Things Nurses Do to Prepare for a Shift
It’s not unusual for nurses to work 12-hour shifts. Working such long hours can seem daunting to some, but with a few tips and tricks, you can minimise stress between shifts and focus on giving your all to your work. To have a less stressful shift, we suggest following our tips to help prepare for…
Read moreA Nurse’s Language Guide: the Importance of Effective Communication
Nurses have a multitude of responsibilities when it comes to caregiving, and communication is one of the things that tops the list. Whether it’s with service users or other healthcare professionals, communication is an important part of any nurse’s career. However, in nursing, it’s not just what say but how you say it that matters.…
Read moreThe Mindful Nurse: The Importance of Self-Care in Healthcare
Nurses work hard in an extensive variety of capacities, and the work of nursing can be taxing – both physically and mentally. As a nurse, you have the right (some may even say the responsibility) to look after yourself and take your self-care to the next level in order to provide care for others. Read…
Read more#EveryNurse Job Profile: Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Registered General Nurses – also known as RGNs – play a pivotal role in the nursing world. There are various kinds of work involved with RGN jobs. Depending on your specialisation you can work in environments like hospitals and communities, working with children or within mental health and disability nursing. Job Description If you can…
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