Discharge Lounge Nurse - Part-Time, Patient-Centered Care

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, based at Torbay Hospital in Torquay, is seeking a registered nurse to join the Discharge Lounge on a part-time basis (23 hours per week). You will work across 7 days, 08:00–20:30, within a dynamic multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care and support safe discharge.

The role requires a current NMC registration and a nursing qualification; you will assess and monitor patients, administer medications, and contribute to care

Qualifications

• Assess, plan and implement patient care.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort.
• Demonstrate clinical governance awareness.

Responsabilités

• Assessing patients and monitoring vital signs and overall condition.
• Administering medications and treatments including IVs and wound care.
• Developing and updating care plans based on patient needs and doctor orders.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including allied health and administration.
• Educating patients and families about conditions, medications and home care.

Connaissances

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Care planning

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Formation

NMC Registered (Level 1)

Diploma/degree in Nursing

Outils

Medical equipment operation

Description du poste

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, based at Torbay Hospital in Torquay, is seeking a registered nurse to join the Discharge Lounge on a part-time basis (23 hours per week). You will work across 7 days, 08:00–20:30, within a dynamic multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care and support safe discharge.

The role requires a current NMC registration and a nursing qualification; you will assess and monitor patients, administer medications, and contribute to care