Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, maintaining clear documentation, managing basic observations, and executing delegated care interventions according to protocols. The role emphasises a collaborative approach, requiring effective communication with other healthcare professionals and the ability to make appropriate referrals. Additionally, Nursing Associates are expected to promote health education and utilize clinical skills to enhance patient care effectively.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the community nursing service in Halton. Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Nursing Associate looking for a new challenge? You will join a team of nurses delivering high quality care to patients who are housebound. This includes palliative care, wound care, catheter care and phlebotomy. If you feel you have the right skills to care for patients in their home environment, then we would like to hear from you. You must be willing to work within an integrated team and develop your skills and knowledge. Community nursing is evolving at a fast pace, and you must be able to embrace change.
The Nursing Associate will assist in the identification of health needs and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care interventions developed to meet those needs under the supervision of a registered Practitioner. Supervision may be direct/indirect depending upon competency/complexity of work. The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and will report to a Registered Practitioner.
About us
Function as an effective member of the District Nursing and wider multi-disciplinary team
Maintain clear concise and legible documentation adhering to prescribed standards and protocols
Use IT systems for relevant tasks e.g., accessing patient records & results, requesting investigations, data collections
Obtain consent in accordance with Trust Consent Policy
Use safe handling techniques and promote patient mobility, utilising mobility aids and equipment where appropriate
To maintain a patient orientated approach towards care delivery and rehabilitation
Undertake a designated range of patient assessments (according to protocol)
Plan and deliver high standards of care (in conjunction with relevant professionals where appropriate)
Implement and evaluate individual care plans, utilising relevant outcome measures
Undertake a designated range of interventions (according to protocol) including wound care, application of plaster of paris, health screening etc.
Recognise the need for referral and undertake appropriate referrals to specialist nurses/ practitioners/services within the NHS, independent & voluntary sectors
Promote and provide health education specific to intermediate care and in line with national and local policies
Undertake, monitor & record the following basic observations: -
Temperature, Blood pressure, Pulse, Respiration
Peak flow
with readings outside of normal parameters referred/discussed appropriately within the clinical team
Monitor and record blood glucose levels utilising blood glucose monitoring equipment, with readings outside of normal parameters referred/discussed appropriately within the clinical team
Undertake and record urine testing as per Trust policy, with readings outside of normal parameters referred/discussed appropriately within the clinical team
Utilise clinical skills appropriately to enhance the delivery of patient care e.g., Venepuncture, removal clips/sutures
Implement and evaluate a plan of care for simple wound management, as directed by a registered practitioner
Monitor and care for patients with respiratory conditions, to include:
Use of oxygen therapy
Positioning to aid expectoration/breathing
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