Staff Nurse - Discharge Hospitality Centre

Overview

The Discharge Hospitality Centre is a busy environment with the transfer of between 40 - 50 patients per day. We are looking for a highly motivated, caring and compassionate nurse who has excellent organisational and planning qualities. The Team is small and inviting. If you feel you meet these requirements we would look forward to having you join our team.

• Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, and delivery of patient transport.
• Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementation of change.
• Participate in audits.
• Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues.
• In the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager or their deputy, act as shift coordinator.
• Supervise and lead a team of junior staff.
• Undertake appraisals of staff within the team.
• Contribute to meeting the agreed objectives for the Ward/Department.
• Be aware of and adhere to national, local and professional policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, families, and peers to promote safe patient care and a good patient experience.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula with a coastline and countryside surroundings, and activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, employing over 6,000 staff to serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

The Wirral has approximately 855 beds trust-wide and a financial turnover in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to Liverpool, Chester, Manchester and neighbouring North Wales.

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name:
Sister Theresa Pugh

Job title:

Ward Sister
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