Job responsibilities
Job Title: Nurse Associate
Department: Darnall Primary Care Centre
30 hours per week
Responsible to: Clinical Nurse Manager
Band: C
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional dependent on setting - with a focus on promoting health and independence.
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.
To work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
To engage in positive relationships with patients, carers, families and other staff based on respect and within appropriate boundaries.
To always act in a professional capacity.
To be able to implement care plans and manage workload.
To be able to communication with the patient about care planning risk assessment needs.
Communicate complex and sensitive information.
Actively contribute to staff meetings
Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.
Knowledge, training and experience
Develop knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different practice settings
Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout continual training and development opportunities including PLIs.
Meet the NMCs revalidation requirements regarding CPD and maintain all evidence required.
Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments.
Clinical responsibilities Individuals Care
The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the Nursing Associate is working in.
Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the on-going assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of care.
Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care, and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.
- Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients - within agreed protocols with referral to the wider MDT i.e. Practice Nurse, ACP, or GPs as necessary.
Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, weight, height, and glucose monitoring.
Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs.
Demonstrate an ability to complete ongoing monitoring templates.
Administer vaccines after completion of relevant training under PSDs.
Undertake cytology once training and sign off has been completed.
Long term condition management, following care plans in place, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Undertake home visits as needed for the patient population working within scope of practice.
Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is always maintained.
Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.
Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity, and responses of individuals.
Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.
Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered.
Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers
Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse
Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities
Develop skills in relation to coaching/teaching individuals, carers, other staff.
Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services.
Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice.
Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given
Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice, guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required
Policy and Service Development
Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice
Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others
Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care
Planning and organisation
Plan and manage competing demands of job role, study and placement activities.
Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.
Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans.
Communication and relationships
Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services
Demonstrate those inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust
Contribute to team success and challenge others constructively.
Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding
Report to appropriate registered care professional information received from the individuals, carers and members of the team
Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times
Report any accidents or incidents and raise any concerns as per organisational policy
Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance
Ensure ability to manage electronic records system taking cognisance of need to protect access - ID, passwords, swipe cards
Analytical and judgmental skills
Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Nursing Associate
Exercise judgment in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors
Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability
