A Nurse Associate (or Nursing Associate) is a regulated healthcare professional who bridges the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses, delivering hands-on, person-centred care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Core Role Purpose

- Support the nursing and multidisciplinary team.
- Provide and monitor safe, patient-centered care.
- Free up Registered Nurses to focus on complex clinical duties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Clinical Observations: Measure and record vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate.
- Clinical Procedures: Undertake tasks such as venepuncture (taking blood), ECGs, and monitoring blood glucose levels.
- Patient Care & Support: Assist with daily living activities, nutrition, hydration, and maintaining patient dignity.
- Communication:



Escalate concerning changes in a patient's condition or behavior to the Registered Nurse in charge.
- Family Support: Offer reassurance and emotional support to patients and their families.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Education: Typically holds a Foundation Degree (Level 5) or diploma from an accredited/approved nursing associate training program.
- Registration: Active qualified registration with a governing body (such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK).
- Skills: Strong communication, basic life support, empathy, and the ability to work independently within a supervised team framework.

📌 Nurse Associate - Nursing (Lucknow)
🏢 Apollo Group
📍 Lucknow