NursingNetUK

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication

·    Communicate sensitive information effectively and improve communication using a range of strategies with regard to person centred care, duty of candour, equality and diversity.

·    Handle information and data in line with national and local policies and legislation

Being an accountable professional

·       Act professionally at all times in line with the NMC Code and the organisation’s values and  behaviours, policies and guidelines

·       Use the knowledge and experience to make evidence based decisions and solve problems

·       Recognise and work within the limits of own competence as defined by the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates;

·       Be responsible for own actions and omissions and escalate concerns appropriately.

·       Apply and promote safe and effective practice that places the individual and/or family/carer at the centre of care, in a manner that promotes recovery, individual wellbeing and self-care

·       Display a personal commitment to professional standards and ethical practice, operating within national and local ethical, legal and governance requirements

·       Act as role model for others working with honesty and personal integrity in all aspects of practice, participate in reflective practice and learn from significant events.

·       Maintain active status on NMC register

Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health

·       Support patients and service users to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing

·       Actively be involved in the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health and the promotion of wellbeing

·       Engage in the public health, community development and in the reduction of health inequalities.

Provide and Monitor Care

·      Provide holistic, compassionate, safe and effective care and support to patients, their families  and service users in a range of care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care

·      Actively engage with individuals, their families and/or carers and contribute to risk assessments and care planning, by establishing their needs, wishes, preferences and choices and incorporating these into care planning

·       Recognise, report and escalate where required any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes

·      Act independently and in partnership with others to: ensure that the rights of individuals are not overlooked or compromised; and resolve conflict in situations where there may be refusal of care by individuals or their families

·       Support other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care

·       Safely administer medication in accordance with local and national guidance

·       Safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children

·       Demonstrate the ability to treat all individuals, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect for their diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences

·       Support colleagues, staff, patients and relatives in distressing, challenging or emotional circumstances, which can be unpredictable in nature.

Research and Development

·       Apply critical analytical skills in research/audit/service improvement context, working within an ethical framework

·       Contribute effectively to audit, development of evidence-based practice and innovation in the delivery of health and care

·       Adhere to ethical, legal, governance and quality assurance frameworks that pertain to research development and innovation