Discharge Lounge Staff Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a enthusiastic, self motivated and forward thinking Staff nurse to join our team in the Discharge Lounge based at Frimley Park Hospital.

Working with a well established team ,  which are currently in the process of expanding the post holder will be able to work independently, also with other team members to transfer patients to the Discharge Lounge to support with capacity and flow.

Main duties of the job

To promote and identify patients that are suitable to transfer to our new Discharge Lounge and support and encourage ward staff to utilise the Lounge and ensure patients safety and care is adhered too through the discharge planning process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To deliver high quality patient care to patients and relatives.
• To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
• To demonstrate the ability to asses, monitor & implement care. Developing techniques & skills.
• To have a working knowledge of Health and safety regulations.
• To participate in departmental meetings, helping initiate new ideas.
• To work well as part of a team and also work using own initiative, building new working relationships.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.