Assistant Nurse

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Registered Midwife contribute to the overall planning and delivery of nursing midwifery care for patients ensuring a patient cantered approach to care

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan e g distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with hygiene needs.
• Maintain a high standard of nursing midwifery care for patients working within evidence-based guidelines and unit specific competencies.
• Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support the patients dignity and rights at all times.
• Ensure the Registered Nurse Registered Midwife is informed of vital sign observations and care provided for patients and document appropriately.
• Observe and report changes in the patient s condition and reactions to different aspects of care to a Registered Nurse Registered Midwife immediately.