Discharge Lounge Sister​/Charge Nurse

Discharge Lounge Sister/Charge Nurse

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We’re looking for a highly motivated nurse to form part of the Discharge Lounge Service within the Trustwide Site Operations. The position works a 34.5‑hour week.

• Support the Clinical and Operational leads to manage and lead the Discharge Lounge.
• Coordinate the unit to maintain flow and patient journey, identify patients, transfer them around the hospital, complete handover processes and ensure safe discharges.
• Participate in assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care plans, promoting high standards and patient dignity.
• Serve as a skilled member of the multi‑disciplinary team, promoting good inter‑departmental relationships.
• Act as a clinical adviser on nursing issues to maintain high standards of care using evidence‑based practice.
• Participate in direct care and facilitate sound discharge planning.
• Ensure high standards of care in relation to agreed standards, policies and procedures of the Trust.
• Participate in teaching and facilitate a learning environment, supporting clinical staff through appraisal and personal development planning.
• Effectively manage the discharge lounge, assisting the coordinator and Operational Manager with unit resources such as staffing, leave and sick reviews.
• Ensure adequate skill mix and proactive transfers and discharges, guaranteeing safety and earliest possible discharge.
• Assist in evaluating new nursing procedures, research and initiatives for incorporation into practice.
• Act as a councillor and advisor to junior staff and learners on nursing issues.
• Conduct appraisals and personal development planning for clinical staff.
• Participate in the MDT and ensure necessary discharge documentation is completed timely.
• Support and oversee escalation ward when operational.

• Registered Nurse with requisite clinical experience in acute adult inpatient care.
• Excellent working knowledge of discharge planning and patient flow in acute services.
• Strong leadership, communication and inter‑departmental relationship skills.
• Knowledge and application of evidence‑based practice.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

For further details / informal visits contact:
Kate Mc Morran , Matron, Email: , Phone: .

Location:

Torbay Hospital, Torquay, England, United Kingdom.