Registered Nurse Discharge Lounge

Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care.

You will be required to be exemplary role models, working collaboratively with senior members of the team, including the ward manager, matron and lead nurse.

As a registered nurse within the discharge lounge responsible to the Nurse coordinator /Senior sister caring for patients and their carer's, providing high standards of care for patients as part of a multidisciplinary professional team and to be responsible and accountable for the assessment and planning care for designated patients

Main duties of the job
We care for patients with a wide range of health conditions, providing excellent opportunities to develop strong clinical skills, broaden your knowledge, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Your main duties include, although are not limited to:

• Assessing patients and monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition
• Administering medications and treatments including IVs, injections, wound care
• Developing and updating care plans based on patient needs and doctor orders
• Collaborating with healthcare teams such as allied health and medical professionals, nursing workforce and administration teams.
• Operating medical equipment and responding to emergencies when needed
• Educating patients and families, including explaining conditions, medications, and home care
• Keeping accurate medical records and reports up to date
• Advocating for patients considering their safety, comfort, and appropriate care or reasonable adjustments

About us
Why Work With Us?

The Discharge lounge at Torbay Hospital are looking for highly motivated, innovative and experienced nurse to join our team.

Working on the unit is both exciting and challenging. We work closely with all acute adult inpatient wards, Assessment units and the emergency department.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job responsibilities

• To work as a registered nurse within the discharge lounge responsible to the Nurse coordinator /Senior sister caring for patients and their carers.
• Promotes and maintains positive and effective links of communication with patients, their carers and visitors to the Trust.
• Record the nursing care given, evaluating its outcome in terms of achievement of the objectives, modifying care documentation accordingly and become involved in audit / quality setting work of the department.
• Carry out holistic needs led assessments, with responsibility for team or onward referral as required, acting as the care manager for identified individual service users.
• Carry a phone and respond accordingly to the needs of the service, often changing planned activities.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Qualifications and training
Essential

• NMC Registered (Level 1)

Desirable

• Diploma/degree in Nursing or on a pathway

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of meeting PREP requirements
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Desirable

• Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.