Nursing Associate - Acute Response

at  Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual and their family. Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing, promoting health and preventing ill health. Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care To recognise changes in a patients condition which require the intervention of others and understand when to refer to the supervising registered nurse and other senior colleagues for reassessment of patient care. To work in collaboration with others to ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients with the aim of avoiding readmission.
To perform procedures as detailed within the NMC Standards for proficiency for Nurse Associate (2018) (Annexe B) to meet the nursing needs of the patients in their care To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust. To have a willingness to undertake additional skills and training dependant on department requirements. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained. To act and raise concerns when standards are not being maintained following local policy and procedures.
To act as an advocate for the patient and the family, including promoting and protecting their interests, privacy and rights, equality and inclusion. To be involved in Trust Initiatives to improve patient safety and car

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