Position overview
The Cardiac Catheter Laboratory is a clinical specialty area that undertakes a range of cardiac diagnostic, interventional and electrophysiology procedures. Canberra Hospital has three laboratories, a procedure room and a day ward staffed and equipped to provide a 24-hour service for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions. Normal operational service is Monday to Friday, 07:00hrs to 18:00hrs with on-call coverage for STEMI activation outside of business hours.
Registered Nurses are members of the multidisciplinary team and have a key role in caring for patients admitted to the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.
The Clinical Development Nurse is expected to have a demonstrated competence in advanced nursing practice and provide guidance to less experienced nursing staff and students. The applicant will have operational responsibility to the Clinical Nurse Consultant. The CDN will be required to demonstrate experience in clinical teaching and a sound knowledge of adult learning principles to support ongoing clinical education, precept new and junior staff, mandatory skills assessment and competency assessment processes within the clinical practice setting of the Cath Lab.
The applicant should demonstrate a willingness to be part of a vibrant and committed organisation that represents a set of values to allow for the provision of high-quality health care
Key Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.
Under limited direction of the Clinical Nurse Consultant you will deliver high quality, evidence based, patient centred care, to our critically ill patients and their families.
- Facilitate clinical teaching within the workplace utilising adult learning principles and following practice standards and policies.
- Facilitate the development of clinical in-services to nurses considering the local requirements and contemporary evidence-based practices. Roster other Level 2s onto an in-service program to provide presentations for Ward staff.
- Facilitate reflective practice sessions for nurses within clinical area. In collaboration with CNC facilitate or arrange debriefing sessions with nurses and provide advice and support as required.
- Attend to competency-based assessment of all nurses within clinical settings (especially the Transition to Practice Nurse) as outlined in ANC and other specialised competencies where they exist or where they may be developed within the clinical area, record nurse competency assessments and assist the CNC to identify learning needs.
- Ensure nurses within the clinical area who assess mandatory skills are credentialed annually. Assist in the support, development and assessment of new preceptors on the clinical area.
- Actively assist in the development and revision of clinical policy, procedures, nursing practice review, and quality improvement activities.
- Assist in cardiac procedures and in Day ward as required operationally. This includes being a part of the on-call roster.
- Undertaking other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of high-quality person and family centred, safe and high-quality patient care.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
Competencies
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following
- Experienced Cath Lab Nurse with advanced skills.
- Accountable for NMBA and own standards, actions and the outcomes of own nursing practice, professional advice given and for activities delegated to RNs, ENs, AINs, nursing students or other healthcare workers
- Adhere to established guidelines, protocols, procedures, standards, and systems of work as set by the organisation and participate in developing, evaluating, and updating clinical service procedures, protocols, standards, and guidelines.
- Contribute to promoting a learning culture by encouraging reflection and professional development, providing clinical teaching, in-service education, and assisting/supporting others to maintain portfolios/ records of learning while acting as a clinical and educational resource within an area based on knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Act as a leader, role model and provide preceptorship to colleagues and senior clinicians who provide preceptorship and support at point of care e.g. capacity building within the clinical team environment.
- Participate in developing and undertaking quality initiatives e.g. auditing, practice development, and continuous quality improvement activities relevant to role and position.
- Work collaboratively in leading implementation of policy, procedures and clinical practice changes.
- Proactively engage with colleagues and peers to support the achievement of trauma-informed, recovery oriented mental health service delivery and mental health nursing clinical care outcomes for consumers, their family/carers
Qualifications
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.
Essential
- Tertiary Qualification or related qualification
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in or working towards a higher degree in Education or Cert IV in Training and Assessment is desirable.
- Following a period of training and having achieved competency in Advanced Life Support the position includes an on-call commitment.
Experience
Essential
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
- A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience in the relevant surgical nursing specialities.
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.
- Experience providing education and training to staff.
- Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
Prior to commencement
Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances:
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
Important information
All employees are required to:
- Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
- Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
- Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
- Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work
CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.
What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)
These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.
- A proven high level of demonstrated clinical knowledge and competence in Cardiac Catheter Laboratory Nursing, providing direct patient care of varying complexities, utilising evidence informed practice and incorporating a risk assessment approach while working within professional legislation and existing policies and procedures.
- Incorporating adult learning principles demonstrates an ability to assist individual nurses in the assessment of their own learning needs, assimilation of skills and knowledge and assessing the competence of nurses/midwives within the clinical setting.
- Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and liaise effectively and appropriately with staff, patients and other key stakeholders in a diverse range of situations, including negotiation, consultation and delegation using consistent and transparent processes.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice within the clinical area through participation in policy, procedure and guideline development and continuous professional development of self and others. Demonstrated active participation in promoting and compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
- Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays’ behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.
Work environment description
The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.
| Administrative | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Telephone use | Frequently |
| General computer use | Frequently |
| Extensive keying/data entry | Frequently |
| Graphical/analytical based | Frequently |
| Sitting at a desk | Frequently |
| Standing for long periods | Frequently |
| Psychosocial demands | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Distressed People e.g. Emergency or grief situations | Occasionally |
| Aggressive & Uncooperative People e.g. drug / alcohol, dementia, mental illness | Occasionally |
| Unpredictable People e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head injuries | Occasionally |
| Restraining e.g. involvement in physical containment of clients/consumers | Occasionally |
| Exposure to Distressing Situations e.g. Child abuse, viewing dead / mutilated bodies; verbal abuse; domestic violence; suicide | Occasionally |
| Physical demands | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Distance walking (large buildings or inter-building transit) | Occasionally |
| Working outdoors | Never |
| Manual handling | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Lifting 0 - 9kg | Frequently |
| Lifting 10 - 15kg | Frequently |
| Lifting 16kg+ | Occasionally |
| Climbing | Occasionally |
| Running | Occasionally |
| Reaching | Frequently |
| Kneeling | Occasionally |
| Foot and leg movement | Frequently |
| Hand, arm and grasping movements | Frequently |
| Frequently Bending/squatting | Frequently |
| Bend/Lean Forward from Waist/Trunk twisting | Frequently |
| Push/pull | Frequently |
| Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time | Frequently |
| Travel | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Frequent travel – multiple work sites | Never |
| Frequent travel – driving | Occasionally |
| Specific hazards | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Working at heights | Never |
| Exposure to extreme temperatures | Frequently |
| Operation of heavy machinery e.g. forklift | Never |
| Confined spaces | Frequently |
| Excessive noise | Occasionally |
| Low lighting | Frequently |
| Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological. | Frequently |
| Slippery or uneven surfaces | Occasionally |
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Division: CHS Chief Operating Officer
Business Unit: Medicine
Position number: P22240
Position title: Registered Nurse Level 2 - Cardiac Catheter Lab Clinical Development Nurse
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2
Location: Canberra Health Services
Reporting relationships: Direct Manager: Clinical Nurse Consultant
Manager +1: ADON
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind