Defining nursing support workers and their level descriptors

These definitions have been developed as a collaboration between the RCN Professional Nursing Committee and the Nursing Support Workers Committee, facilitated by a Joint Partnership Board and with support from the RCN Professional Forums and Fellows.

Employers’ guide to nursing support worker employment

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Job description guidance

Guidance for employers on nursing associates

Shaping nursing practice

Our dedicated team of nursing practice experts and Professional Leads is here to support your nursing practice. Use this page to access training, resources and guidance on all areas of nursing practice, and see how you can help shape our work.

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