Discharge Lounge Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated nurse to form part of the Discharge Lounge Service within the Trustwide Site Operations

Working a 34.5 Hour week

The Sister/Charge Nurse will support the Clinical and Operational leads to manage and lead the Discharge Lounge. Excellent working knowledge of discharge planning and patient flow in acute services essential.

To work as part of the clinical team to ensure seamless delivery of service.

To clinically co-ordinate the unit to maintain flow and patient journey.

Support with identifying patients, transferring patients around the hospital. Complete handover process, complete safe discharges and ensure appropriate and safe care for all patients in the discharge lounge.

To participate in the assessment of care needs of the clients and the development, implementation and evaluation of care, promoting high standards, demonstrating a compassionate nature and promoting patient dignity.

To participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team

Promote good interdepartmental relationships.

To act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure high standards of care are maintained, utilising evidence-based practice.

To participate in direct care and facilitate sound discharge planning.

Main duties of the job

To ensure high standards of care are given in relation to agreed standards, policies and procedures of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

To participate in teaching and facilitating a learning environment to ensure clinical staff on the ward have the skills/knowledge and support - identified by regular staff appraisal and annual personal development plan.

To clinically manage the discharge lounge effectively and safely

To assist the discharge lounge coordinator and Operational Manager in the management of unit resources - staffing, annual leave, sick reviews etc as required.

Ensure adequate skill mix to meet the needs of the clinical area

To be proactive with transfers and discharges, ensuring they are safe and discharge is at the earliest opportunity

To ensure staff are aware of agreed standards of practice and participate in pursuing agreed units' objectives

To assist in ensuring new nursing procedures, research and initiatives are evaluated, and where appropriate incorporated into clinical practice

Act as councillor and advisor to junior staff and learners on nursing issues

To undertake appraisals and personal development planning for clinical staff.

To participate in the MDT and ensure necessary discharge documentation is completed in a timely manner

Support and oversight of escalation ward when operational

About us

The Discharge lounge at Torbay Hospital are looking for highly motivated, innovative and experienced senior nurses 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.

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