Nursing Associate
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Job overview
We are searching for Band 4 Nursing Associates to come and join our nursing team in Ashfield - could this be you?
You will be working in a busy community based service providing general nursing care which includes, catheter management, injections/or medication management, wound care and palliative nursing care in patient’s homes and residential care homes. You will be able to complete holistic nursing assessments, be able to plan and evaluate patients personalised care needs
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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Main duties of the job
Nursing Associates required to compliment the current nursing establishment, enhance the skill mix and become an integral member of the service
The Adult Community Service is an integrated healthcare team providing long-term conditions management, rehabilitation & community nursing services in Ashfield.
We are looking for Nursing Associates to join our dedicated Community Nursing teams who are committed and passionate about promoting health, well-being and independence. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic clinician who believes in the provision of patient-centred care.
A key aim of our service is to reduce unplanned admissions and facilitate discharges from the acute care environment. The team members include , Community Nurses, District Nurses, Specialist Nurses, Support Workers and Social Workers, also working closely with GPs and the voluntary sector.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You should possess good interpersonal and time management skills, be a good communicator, organised and able to prioritise and work well as a member of a team. You will be providing general nursing care which includes, catheter management, injections, wound care and palliative nursing care in patient’s homes and residential care homes. You must be able to demonstrate a professional manner at all times to patients, relatives and staff of all levels.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.