Registered Nurse Associate

Job overview

• Provides high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
• Accepts delegated responsibility from the Nurse in Charge, for the care of a specific group of patients. Works in line with trust policies, objectives, protocols, and local guidelines and in accordance with NMC regulations
• Works as part of a team to provide high quality, evidence based clinical care to patients and their carers.
• Communicates in accordance with trust values at all times with patients, carers and other staff members.
• Undertakes opportunities to develop and expand their nursing skills, acting as a supervisor for Nurse Associates in training, Health Care Support Workers or Nursing students.
• Maintains high standards of professional responsibility and accountability and have an awareness of the ethical and medico-legal aspects of nursing in line with NMC regulations and local guidance.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a designated clinical team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patients and their family.
• Contribute to the planning of care delivery in association with the Registered Nurse.
• Contribute to ongoing assessments recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment and action.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise the changing priorities in both physical and mental health and when to escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
• Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations seeking support from the Registered Nurse in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Implements and evaluates individual care / treatment plans.
• Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of patients care.
• To accept delegated responsibility from the Registered Nurse to monitor individual plans of care to meet the immediate and on-going needs of patients.
• Undertake a range of agreed clinical skills including venepuncture, routine ECG recording, measure and interpret blood glucose levels

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Ensures all policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented and monitored, taking appropriate and timely action in response to ensuring the prevention and control of infection.

• Ensures safe practice in line with Health and Safety guidance, for example moving and handling and correct disposal of sharps.

• Work as part of a designated clinical team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patients and their family.
• Contribute to the planning of care delivery in association with the Registered Nurse.
• Contribute to ongoing assessments recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment and action.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise the changing priorities in both physical and mental health and when to escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
• Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations seeking support from the Registered Nurse in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Implements and evaluates individual care / treatment plans.
• Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of patients care.
• To accept delegated responsibility from the Registered Nurse to monitor individual plans of care to meet the immediate and on-going needs of patients.
• Undertake a range of agreed clinical skills including venepuncture, routine ECG recording, measure and interpret blood glucose levels
• To be responsible for contributing to the clinical environment which promotes a positive patient experience and care, promoting privacy and dignity at all times.
• To administer medication within the limitations of the role, in line with scope of practice in accordance with NMC Code and trust policy.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognise the effects of medicines, allergies, side effects, drug sensitivity, contraindications, and adverse reactions.
• To oversee the care delivered to their designated group of patients by healthcare support workers, nursing students and apprentice nursing associates.
• To educate patients and families about illness and conditions under the direct/ indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• To maintain contemporaneous, accurate and evaluative patient records in line with NMC Code and Trust policy.
• Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a patient and their family.
• To place Hillingdon CARES values at the centre of patient care and implement these values in practice.

Professional responsibilities:

• Provides a holistic and safe approach to patient care.
• Practices in accordance NMC code of conduct, having an awareness of professional responsibilities within the code.
• Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to clinical area by undertaking competencies and training, as advised by the Registered Nurse.
• Communicates effectively within the Multidisciplinary team and with external agencies, where required.
• Uses risk assessment and management to maintain a safe patient environment.
• Contributes to the reporting of incidents, in line with trust policy.
• Actively participates in continuing professional development.
• Be familiar and work within scope of trust policies and procedures, ensuring they are understood by other members of staff within the team.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty and safeguarding concerns and processes, applying principles to everyday practice and seeking advice from Registered Nurse/other registered healthcare professionals as required.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in relation to patient information, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles.
• To be aware of the standards of behaviour expected in relation to Equal Opportunities and to carry out duties in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy.