Registered Nurse Discharge Lounge

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic registered nurse for the discharge lounge. You will work with the Nurse coordinator and senior staff to provide high-quality, person-centred care for patients and their carers.

Responsibilities include monitoring, medication administration, care planning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and patient education. You will be part of a multidisciplinary group dedicated to safe, effective patient discharge and follow-up

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in discharge lounge or similar settings is beneficial.
• Ability to monitor patient conditions and respond to changes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and monitor vital signs and overall condition.
• Administer medications and treatments including IVs, injections, and wound care.
• Develop and update care plans based on patient needs and doctor orders.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and administration staff.
• Operate medical equipment and respond to emergencies when needed.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and home care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and reports for patients.
• Advocate for patient safety, comfort and appropriate care.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Patient education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

NMC registered nurse

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

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 patientsMain 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