Registered Nurse - Day Surgery Unit
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Joining our friendly and welcoming Day Surgery team where you will provide high quality nursing care for all patients on the day case pathway including nurse led pre assessment, post operative care and discharge. Including preparation for surgery and a safe discharge
We are recognised locally and nationally as a centre of excellence, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams that we are very proud of along with the service we provide to our patients and their families. Upon joining us, we offer you continuous professional development and training opportunities throughout your employment with us to ensure you can thrive in the workplace.
Should you be successful in the Registered Nurse position, you will be working 37.5 hours hours per week in our pre assessment unit and secondary recovery area It is currently a Monday to Friday service.
For an informal chat, please contact Alex Alen Senior Sister.
- To pre assess patients prior to their day case procedure following an electronic pre assessment assessing the patients fitness for surgery and sharing information with the patient about the day case process.
- Caring for patient on the day of their surgery pre and post operatively ensuring a safe recovery .
- Discharging patients home using the criteria for a nurse led discharge
Day surgery is changing and growing across the NHS and in Torbay we push boundaries, we have close links with The British Association of Day Surgery and our always looking for ways to improve our current pathways and take on new challenges.
Many of our staff work in more than one area of the unit and enjoy the challenge.
Care to Join Us?
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alex Alen Job title: Senior Sister Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 01803 654040