Staff Nurse (Discharge Lounge)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join their Discharge Lounge team at Wexham Park Hospital. This role involves managing patient discharge processes, ensuring high-quality patient care, and effective teamwork. Candidates should have strong communication skills, excellent clinical judgement, and knowledge of infection control. If you are dedicated to supporting patients in their discharge journey, apply now to become part of a vital healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing and patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Understanding of infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patient care with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high standards of patient care.
• Organise and deploy staff to meet patient needs.
• Carry out administrative and nursing duties as delegated.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent clinical judgement

Patient-centred care

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and patient-focused Staff Nurse to join our busy Discharge Lounge team at Wexham Park Hospital. The Discharge Lounge plays a vital role in supporting hospital flow by providing a safe, comfortable environment for patients awaiting discharge home. By facilitating timely, well-coordinated discharges, the Lounge helps release essential bed capacity for both emergency and elective admissions.

As a Staff Nurse within the Discharge Lounge, you will work closely with the Discharge Team, Site Managers, and ward colleagues to ensure seamless, patient-centred discharges. This is a dynamic role that requires strong communication skills, excellent clinical judgement, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care at the final stage of a patient’s journey.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with minimal supervision.
• To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care.
• To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the team leader and senior sister.
• To organise and deploy staff according to their competence to meet patients’ needs.
• To demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within the ward environment.

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