Nursing Associate

Job overview

Do you aspire to provide holistic, patient centred care? Apply for our Community Nursing Associate vacancy in Scarborough where you will provide assessment & care to patients in their own place of residence.  Because our service also provides nursing specialisms there is a wealth of knowledge and support available to you. We support our staff to progress their careers by providing opportunities for further training. Here’s what a member of our team has to say about his experience: ‘I started with Humber as a newly qualified nurse 5 years ago & have since completed my District Nurse Specialist Qualification which helped me to secure a band 6 role. I will soon start my prescribing qualification which will open many avenues in my nursing career. Humber are willing to support & help their staff to flourish in their careers.’

You will have a planned induction including a training programme delivered by our specialist nurses, & for newly qualified staff we have a preceptorship programme. Our clear competency framework helps you know what is expected within your role & development of your competencies will be planned with support from your line manager.  We are a 24/7 service with a variety of shifts. As a community role this requires a driving licence, access to a car and confidence for lone working including visiting patients in their own homes with access to colleagues by phone for support and advice when required and a team office base to work from.

Main duties of the job

• Holistic patient assessment, formulation and reviewing of care plans
• Management of pressure ulcers & wounds
• Palliative & end of life care
• Bladder & bowel care including catheterisation and continence assessments
• Medicines Management
• Injections (sub cut & IM)
• Phlebotomy
• Carrying out ECGs
• Provision of equipment to support care

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification