Nurse Associate

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Associate to join the South East IDT  Team in the provision of  Planned Care to patients living in the community. We are a proactive and forward thinking team, who constantly strive for the delivery of excellent patient care and modern ways of working.

As a Nurse Associate, you will be supported to develop a broad range of clinical skills to enable you to provide evidence based care. You will receive additional training and clinical support specifically in regard to Continence Care & wound management .We are committed to clinical support, CPD & training.

There is a need for excellent communication skills and a dedication to multi agency working; you will need to work flexibly within a busy, demanding environment with the ability to develop new skills and working patterns.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

• Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to people in a range of care settings.
• Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
• Monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the members of the MDT team families, and carers.
• To complete nursing risk assessments using recognise risk assessment tools.
• Contribute to the planning of care delivery in association with the Registered Nurse .
• Contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment and action.
• Once passed as competent to administer medicines as directed.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care.
• To oversee the care delivered to their designated group of patients by Health Care Assistants. Trainee Nursing Associates and Nursing Students.
• Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.