Nursing Associate

**The Nursing Associate will**: The responsibility of the post holder is to participate in the planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team. The NA will work independently under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, providing holistic evidenced based high quality care to patients and will be professionally accountable for their actions. They will supervise and delegate appropriately to support staff within the team and they will support and supervise students and learners who are on placement. Be responsible for delivering high quality, patient centered, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse with a focus on promoting health and independence.
Be an accountable professional. Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual. Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered nurse. Have the ability 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 NA role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
Develop own 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 Provide and monitor 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. Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse and NEWS. Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times. 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. 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. 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.
Administer medicines safely and in a timely manner via the NMC agreed routes of administration, adhering to Trust policy. Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring service user needs are timely met eg, emotional, personal, environmental physical etc. Including, where appropriate, vital signs, continence care, pressure area care, wound care, nutrition, hydration, foot care, mood identification and suicide risk etc. Support individuals to manage their own health and social wellbeing and promote individual positive self-esteem and sense of identity.
Work with sensitivity and an understanding of the issues experienced by service users. Work in a flexible and collaborative manner with others, adapting to the needs of the service, despite many demands on attention. Act as a link or assistant link for a specific area of practice. Assist in the promotion of an open, welcoming, person-centred culture for service users, carers and colleagues, Seek and support feedback from service users and undertake patient satisfaction surveys to aid service improve