Position overview

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

Under limited direction of the TTPP Coordinator and working collaboratively with relevant Nurse Managers, you will provide one on one bedside teaching, clinical support, ongoing evaluation, and feedback for graduate nurses across a diversity of clinical areas within CHS.

1. Facilitate clinical teaching and assessment of graduate nurses enrolled in the CHS Transition to Practice Program, applying adult learning principles and adhering to CHS nursing practice standards and policies to ensure compliance with mandatory training and professional competencies.
2. Contribute to the delivery of a clinically based orientation program, participate in graduate nurse recruitment, and provide on-going support for clinical practice and wellbeing, aligned with contemporary evidence-based practice and workforce needs.
3. Provide clinical support to graduate nurses through regular site visits, offering feedback, reflective practice, debriefing sessions, and competency assessments to enhance clinical capability and integration into practice settings.
4. Contribute to organisational risk management and clinical governance, actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and divisional safety and quality programs
5. Monitor and document the progress of graduate nurses throughout the program, providing reports to the CHS Transition to Practice Program Coordinator and relevant Divisional managers.
6. Collaborate effectively with colleagues and leaders, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of legislation relevant to clinical practice within Canberra Health Services. Provide informed input into the development and review of clinical policies and practice manuals
7. Demonstrate leadership and professional autonomy, fostering collegial relationships and role modelling exemplary professional conduct. Promote a positive, customer focused workplace culture, support staff wellbeing, and demonstrate a proactive approach problem solving.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

To be successful in this position, it is expected that the successful candidate will have the following attributes:

1. Adaptable clinical teaching, coaching and presentation techniques
2. Effective assessment and constructive feedback techniques
3. Demonstrates kindness to colleagues and health consumers
4. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change meeting health consumer and workforce needs
5. Self-awareness and effective leadership supporting people through organisational changes and clinical updates

Qualifications

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

• 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

• Relevant post graduate qualifications in clinical nursing practice, and/or nursing education.
• Recent experience in an education role and demonstrated competence in assessment and training techniques.

Experience

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

Essential

RN Level 2 pre-requisite:

Minimum years of worked experience required for a Registered Nurse (RN) Level 2 classification at Canberra Health Services (CHS):

• Four (4) years (6840 hours) of post graduate hours of practice worked in direct or indirect roles (inclusive of 7 weeks annual leave per year)

OR

• Completion of a relevant post graduate certificate (or working towards) and three (3) years (5130 hours) worked in direct or indirect roles

OR

• Minimum of 2 yrs (1978 hours) RN experience if in possession of 2 or more years of prior EN experience within area of specialty

Consideration can be given for exceptional candidates which must be consulted with the relevant DON/M prior to Delegate sign off for the selection process.

Current ACT Drivers Licence

Desirable

• Up to date with all relevant competencies, mandatory and required education
• Current clinical experience as a CDN
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks

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.

1. Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and extensive experience in planning, delivering, and evaluating targeted interventions. Committed to collaborative partnerships with health consumers and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive health outcomes.
2. Demonstrated ability to apply adult learning principles effectively across diverse teaching environments. Skilled in assessing competence and supporting the development of early-career nurses, including facilitating self-assessment of expectations and learning needs.
3. Role models positive leadership behaviours and contributes to a constructive workplace culture. Communicates clearly and with empathy, demonstrating strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills whilst maintaining confidentiality in both clinical and team settings.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of, and active engagement in, nursing practice review, educational research, quality improvement and reflective practice. Demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, National Safety and Quality Health Service 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	Occasionally
Sitting at a desk	Frequently
Standing for long periods	Frequently

Psychosocial demands	Frequency
Distressed People e.g. Emergency or grief situations	Frequently
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	Frequently

Occasionally Physical demands	Frequency
Distance walking (large buildings or inter-building transit)	Frequently
Working outdoors	Occasionally

Manual handling	Frequency
Lifting 0 - 9kg	Frequently
Lifting 10 - 15kg	Occasionally
Lifting 16kg+	Never
Climbing	Never
Running	Never
Reaching	Frequently
Kneeling	Occasionally
Foot and leg movement	Frequently
Hand, arm and grasping movements	Frequently
Bending/squatting	Frequently
Bend/Lean Forward from Waist/Trunk twisting	Frequently
Push/pull	Frequently
Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time	Occasionally

FrequentlyTravel	Frequency
Frequent travel – multiple work sites	Occasionally
Frequent travel – driving	Occasionally

Specific hazards	Frequency
Working at heights	Never
Exposure to extreme temperatures	Never
Operation of heavy machinery e.g. forklift	Never
Confined spaces	Occasionally
Excessive noise	Never
Low lighting	Occasionally
Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological.	Occasionally
Slippery or uneven surfaces	Occasionally