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The Nurse Associate is a professional role as registered and recorded by the NMC and is accountable for their practice. The role bridges the gap between health and care assistants and Registered Nurses; complementing the Registered Nurse role and working under an appropriate level of supervision from the Registered Nurse. Working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team. We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a passionate, forward thinking Nursing Associate to join the community nursing team at Bulwell Riverside for a one-year fixed term contract.
Job Responsibility:
Have continuing responsibility for the maintenance of a high standard of care to the patients
Contribute to strategies and policies for service improvement and development
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the parameters of the Nursing Associate role, reporting back to the Registered Nurse on a regular basis
Practice in community settings (e.g. home visits to delivery clinical care, office-based patient phone calls)
Ensure that the rights, needs and dignities of individuals and their families are met by providing appropriate programmes of care
Demonstrate effective communication skills
Demonstrate good communication, initiative, organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to work flexibly in a team setting
Give and receive sensitive information, use motivational skills, negotiation skills, offer an empathetic approach and demonstrate reassurance skills
Work in a solution- focused way as directed by the Registered Nurse
Promote holistic healthcare and work in partnership with other agencies
Take responsibility for continuing clinical competence using evidence based practice and research, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace
Participate in health promotion initiatives, in line with local and national guidelines, public health priorities and safeguarding responsibilities
Support the development of the care pathways required
Work in an inner city with a rich and varied ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic climate
Follow a competency-based induction and training pathway supported by a supervisor
Undertake home visiting programmes to deliver care, following competence- based training and supervision
Work in a variety of settings including clients homes and health premises across Nottingham City
Organise and prioritise own workload under the supervision of senior members of the team
Use appropriate evidenced-based patient assessment tools
Deliver evidence-based programmes of care adhering to standard operating procedures and pathways of care
To work within CityCare policy and procedure, in line with the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates, NMC Code and NICE Guidance
Attend team / allocation meetings
Provide and receive routine information, orally, in writing or electronically in line with Nottingham CityCare policy and abiding by legal requirements
Ensure clear, accurate and up to date recording of information on SystmOne as per local record keeping policy
Maintain accurate diary in accordance with lone working policy and adhere to mobile working guidance
Work in partnership with local partners across the Nottingham Childrens partnership statutory and voluntary agencies
Access and participate in supervision
Identify and take appropriate action/make appropriate referrals in any situation where there may be vulnerability, safeguarding or health concerns
Conduct oneself in a corporate and professional manner maintaining confidentiality at all times including compliance with the City Care dress code/uniform policy
Attend essential mandatory and appropriate training courses and meetings thus keeping professional development current. Ensure practice is evidence based to ensure high quality, effective health care
Undertake preceptorship and clinical supervision as per policy
Promote equality, diversity and thee rights of patients
public and colleagues, treating all with dignity and respect at all times
Achieve commissioned targets and have an understanding of key performance indicators and service delivery
Identify hazards and act accordingly to promote the health and safety of patients, the public and staff in the health care environment in line with the policies of the organisation. This includes adhering to infection control guidelines
Participate in research, audit and public engagement activities to ensure appropriate safe and evidence-based practice is maintained
Contribute to effective working in a changing environment as services develop and to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required within the remit of the knowledge and skills framework of the role
Work in a cost-effective manner including contribution to effective stock management and maintenance of security of stock/resources both within the health setting and within patient homes
Work in accordance with Nottingham City Local Safeguarding procedures
Uphold City cares core values and behaviours framework
Requirements:
Nursing Associate - Level 5 on the NMC register
Car driver in possession of current full driving licence
Up to date general clinical knowledge
Current knowledge of local, regional and national policies
Evidence of continuous professional development
Effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
Able to record accurately, clearly, and concisely
Involvement in research and audit
Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
Basic IT skills
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to work in a variety of settings
Good time management skills
Flexibility to fit in with the needs of the service
To work effectively as part of a team
Experience of team working
Evidence of good interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to work within a culturally diverse population
All appointments are subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance
Nice to have:
Experience in development of services to meet community needs
Presentation skills
Knowledge or experience of audit, evaluation, and research
Experience of supporting colleagues and other health professionals
Evidence of working with external agencies and networking skills