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  • Standards for Nursing Assistants and associated resources

    Topics:
    • Health workforce policy and management, 
    • Workforce policy reports and guidance

    Date published: 22 February 2018

    The Department has launched a suite of resources aimed at strengthening the vital role undertaken by our Nursing Assistants working in Northern Ireland HSC Trusts.

    A Nursing Assistant is someone who works in a nursing context, undertakes delegated aspects of nursing care and is supervised by a Registered Nurse. The resources include Standards for Nursing Assistants employed by HSC Trusts; Induction and Development Pathway for Nursing Assistants and other linked resources. A full list of the resources and a link to each document is set out below.

    Nursing Assistants are an essential part of the healthcare team. They provide a vital role supporting the registered nursing workforce to deliver high quality nursing care. Mandating these Standards across the HSC will serve to recognise and support the valued contribution made by this group of staff.

    The Department is also mandating the use of the following titles across all Trusts: Nursing Assistant for those employed at Band 2 and Senior Nursing Assistant for those employed at Band 3.

    Documents

    • Standards for Nursing Assistants Adobe PDF (657 KB)
    • Induction and Development Pathway for Nursing Assistants Adobe PDF (319 KB)
    • Nursing Assistant - HSC Core Job Description Band 2 Adobe PDF (499 KB)
    • KSF Post Outline - Full Nursing Assistant - Band 2 Adobe PDF (153 KB)
    • KSF Post Outline - Foundation Nursing Assistant - Band 2 Adobe PDF (150 KB)
    • Senior Nursing Assistant - HSC Core Job Description Band 3 Adobe PDF (456 KB)
    • KSF Post Outline - Full Senior Nursing Assistant - Band 3 Adobe PDF (179 KB)
    • KSF Post Outline - Foundation Senior Nursing Assistant - Band 3 Adobe PDF (177 KB)

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