Purpose: The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The nursing associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process. Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct (NMC). The following criteria identify the core components of the role, responsibilities and accountabilities of nursing associates.
They identify what nursing associates can contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users, and apply across all health and care settings. Integral to all of these is the ability to communicate effectively, with sensitivity and compassion, and to manage relationships with people, making reasonable adjustments where necessary. The nursing associate will work with the multi-disciplinary team delivering care; they will have knowledge and understanding of the different roles within the team and how these roles influence and contribute to patient care.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Act in the best interests of the people they care for.
2. Put people first and provide nursing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate.
3. Contribute to the provision of care for people, including those with complex needs.
4. Act professionally at all times.
5. Use knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems.
6. Recognise and work within the limits of their competence.
7. Be accountable for their actions.
8. Promote health and prevent ill health.
9. Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, and behavioural health and well-being.
10. Actively involve in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health.
11. Provide and monitor care.
Nursing Associates act in the best interest of people, putting them first and providing nursing care that is person-centred, safe, and compassionate. The Nursing associate acts professionally at all times and uses their knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems.
As a Nursing associate you will:
1. Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Nursing Associate.
2. Exercise judgment in assessing patient condition, comfort, and well-being using analysis of a range of possible factors.
3. Demonstrate ability to deliver safe care, contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer and escalate to others for reassessment.
4. Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of care.
5. Provide compassionate, safe, and effective care and support to people in a range of care settings.
6. Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with people, families, and carers.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the job description and personal specification attached.
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