Nursing Associate - Stort Valley and Villages

NHS Jobs; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health service provider in East Hertfordshire is seeking a Nursing Associate. This role involves providing holistic and person-centered care across various settings while working under the leadership of registered nurses. The ideal candidate will have the ability to supervise Health Care Assistants and support patients with complex health needs. Vaccination is encouraged as part of the health measures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge across various fields of nursing.
• Provide holistic and person-centered care.
• Supervise Health Care Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Work independently under registered nurses.
• Work within the nursing process and care settings.
• Support patients with complex health needs.

Job description

Nursing Associate - Stort Valley and Villages

The Nursing Associate will demonstrate a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centered care and support for people of all ages in a variety of settings. 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. The range of identified skills will be determined by the Deputy Locality Manager and Locality Clinical Lead to reflect the needs of patients with complex health needs under the care of the Team. The post holder will provide direct supervision to Health Care Assistants and will be supported in this role by registered nurses and other clinical leaders within the integrated community team. Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.