Qualified Nurse Associate

Job overview

An  exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Nursing Associate on Beckett Place, Female rehabilitation ward.

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse contributing to the ongoing assessment of a patient and providing and monitoring care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s).

They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team.  The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.

The Nursing Associate will help to bridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by working 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; and will act in accordance with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision and working in partnership with a registered nurse provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care based on evidence and working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.  Provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients in a range of care settings.  Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring that patients’ personal and social needs are met and be able to care for a patient’s nursing needs.   To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patient’s nursing needs to include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording, measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs and more.

 Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members.  Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patient’s medical condition.  Work with the registered nurse and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Education and Development  Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy.  To engage in a preceptorship period that includes achieving the Nursing Associate Medicines Management Competency framework.  Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance with NMC CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.  Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback.  Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment.  Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve.  Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying out any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures. Research and Development  Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform practice.  Critically consider and analyse their practice in light of best available evidence.  Contribute to surveys, audits, research activity as required to own role, supporting recommended changes in practice. Professional  Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration.   Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMC Standards for Nursing Associates.  Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours.  Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.

Professional • Comply with the NMC regulations relating to revalidation to maintain NMC registration.  • Act as a professional role model and in accordance with the NMC Code and the NMC  Standards for Nursing Associates. • Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected  values and behaviours. • Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.