Nursing Associate

NHS Jobs; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nursing Associate role at NHS Jobs involves supporting Registered Nurses to deliver high quality, person-centred care within the Trust policies and standards, carrying out planned care for a group of patients and ensuring safety.

Key duties include cannulation, venous blood sampling, ECGs, CVAD dressing and venesection, assisting with acute haematology emergencies, performing routine observations, dressings, and supporting procedures such as lumbar puncture and bone marrow biopsy.

Responsibilities

• cannulation, venepuncture, ECG and CVAD dressing and venesection
• Assisting with acute Haematology emergencies and performing routine observations on all patients attending the unit
• Involvement with simple dressings and assistance with procedures such as Lumbar puncture and Bone Marrow Biopsy

Job description

The Registered Nursing Associate will work as part of the nursing workforce, supporting Registered Nurses to deliver high quality, person-centred, compassionate care to patients. They will deliver planned care to a group of patients working within the standards of proficiency outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols. They will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support / guidance to less experienced staff / learners within the clinical environment as needed.

Key duties and responsibilities

Registered Nursing Associates must work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018). Being an accountable practitioner; promoting health and preventing ill health; providing and monitoring care; working in teams; improving safety and quality and contributing to integrated care.

Main duties of the job will include

• cannulation, venepuncture ,ecg and CVAD dressing and venesection.
• Assisting with acute Haematology emergencies and performing routine observations on all patients attending the unit.
• Involvement with simple dressings and assistance with procedures such as Lumbar puncture and Bone Marrow Biopsy.