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The idea people have of what a registered nurse in social care does is often very different to the reality. It is a complex, relationship-based role, rooted in nursing knowledge. We hope that this statement will go a long way towards changing those perceptions.
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The statement underlines the huge importance nurses place on getting to really know the people in their care and their families. This relationship-based approach means they can gain a deep understanding of an individual’s personal needs, wants and way of communicating so the nurses can offer genuinely person-centred care and support.
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Registered nurses role in social care is multi-faceted with high levels of autonomy, decision making and responsibility where nurses are key to organisations being able to offer high quality support to people with a range of often complex needs. Registered nurses are involved in the operational management of the services they work in, bringing all their professional training and expertise into play.
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