Job overview
We are looking for nursing associates or soon to be qualified trainee nursing associates to join Regency Ward. Regency is a 20 bedded, male, acute ward. We primarily work with individuals who are aged 18-65 and we are located within Mill view hospital in Hove. Please note you MUST have or be working towards a nursing associate degree/course.
Our shared values within the team at Mill View are important to us, we are one hospital, not individual areas and wards that work in isolation, we look after each other and support each other when it’s needed, particularly during the hard times. Your voice and your concerns are important to the leadership team, we encourage you to talk about areas of concern and empower you to implement positive changes. We value diversity and opportunity for everyone that works here and we are incredibly proud to have won the Equality and Diversity award at the Positive Practice Awards 2021 and Team of the Year Award in 2019
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate is trained to work with people in a variety of settings in health and social care providing holistic and person centred care and support for people of all ages.
The Nursing Associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and all aspects of the nursing process.
This includes undertaking a full range of routine care tasks as directed by the registered nurse. Implement care for patients in a range of mental health settings; observes and reports on patient conditions
Nursing Associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes andbehaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised NMC Code of Conduct.
Working for our organisation
It has been a challenging time for the ward, particularly following the covid-19 pandemic so the ward is best suited for someone that is up for that challenge and you will be working with a team that is dedicated and committed to continuously learning and improving. You will be provided with on-going support via regular supervision and reflective practice.
Flexible working is important to us at Mill View Hospital and we would consider any flexible working requests you may have which will help you have a healthy work-life balance.
There are lots of vacancies and positions available within the trust and elsewhere, so I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this advert and for hopefully applying. If you aren’t sure, or you maybe you have some questions, I’d welcome you to give me a call or drop me an email so we can go through them. I would also be more than happy to show you around the hospital.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To deliver a high standard of evidence based inpatient nursing care in the designated care group in partnership with the team, the service users and where appropriate their family
To co-ordinate shifts with support from a RMN/RGN.
To work within a team of nurses and other professionals who are committed to the delivery of a quality service.
To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24-hour period.
To take charge of a designated clinical area and deputise as appropriate.
To represent the clinical team perspective at multidisciplinary meetings and clinical reviews of patient care.
To be an active participant in the multi-disciplinary team, formulating care plans and utilising appropriate assessments.
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