Registered Nursing Associate

Job Purpose The role of the Nursing Associate is to work as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence based health and social care that focuses on the holistic needs of people using services. The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process (Health Education England 2018). Monitoring the condition and health needs of people within their care continually in partnership with people, families and carers. Contributing to ongoing assessments and recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for re-assessment. Supporting people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, and behavioural health and wellbeing. Providing nursing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate Improving the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of people's experience of care, identifying risks to safety or experience and taking appropriate action with peoples best interests, needs and preferences first.