Registered Nursing Associate

Job overview

The Kings D2  Ward is a 19  bedded unit. The unit specialises as a Silver Trauma ward, supporting people who often have a complex range of care needs and require expert care.

This care is given by a team of friendly, compassionate and dedicated Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Therapists, Doctors and students who work in partnership with a wide range of the multidisciplinary team in order to give the highest standards of person-centred care at all times.

Main duties of the job

• Work under the supervision of a registered nurse in implementing plans and care to ensure the patient physical, social and psychological needs are met
• Act as a patient advocate, assisting when required with examinations
• Minimise the risk of harm to patients, staff and visitors by working according to the Trust risk management policy
• Assist with the Trust’s policy around referring patients to the Smoking Cessation service
• Work to eliminate avoidable infection by working according to Infection control policies
• Demonstrates consistent high standard of hand hygiene practice and promote standards to staff, patients and relatives
• Undertake clinical skills ensuring procedures are explained to patient first in order to gain informed consent and involvement in care decisions including undertaking and accurately recording vital signs

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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