Position overview

Key Responsibilities

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

• Coordinate and manage the daily provision of instruments and supplies required for the delivery of services at an operational level within Perioperative Services.
• Display interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of health professionals and allied health agencies including nursing staff, medical staff, industry representatives, other hospitals, CHS sterilizing Services, CHS supply Services etc.
• Participate in procurement processes at an operational level within Perioperative Services under the supervision of the Resource Manager, and ADON Perioperative Services.
• Coordinate the application of quality control measures pertaining to the legislation and guidelines surrounding the transport, recall of stock, and storage and handling of sterile supplies and equipment within Perioperative Services.
• Responsible for staff training around resource management.
• Utilize a wide range of digital resource tools to communicate and manage resource tasks.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Specific competencies include but are not limited to the following.

• Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the perioperative environment.
• Acts as clinical resource for RNs and Students.
• Maintain up-to date knowledge of policies, procedures, and relevant standards.
• Supports team development, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
• Escalate resource issues promptly and effectively.
• Supports change management and implementation of new processes.
• Ensures adherence to infection prevention, WHS, and medical safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Reflects on practice and engages in continual professional development.

Qualifications

Specific qualifications 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).

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Experience

Specific experience includes but are not limited to the following.

Essential

• 4 years’ work experience in perioperative unit
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Desirable

• Prior experience in similar role will be highly desirable
• Understanding of inventory management
• Knowledge of AS5369:2023- “Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and Non-health related facilities”

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.

Please apply by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria.

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. Demonstrate interpersonal, communication and leadership skills within multidisciplinary team and the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, internal and external service providers.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of Resource issues within Perioperative Services. Proven ability to apply this understanding to the management of daily stock supplies, surgical instrumentation, inventory management and problem solving.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of Australian Standards for Reusable medical device and principle of sterilizing.
4. Demonstrate an ability to effectively evaluate elective and non-elective surgical schedules and coordinate resources for the provision of safe patient care.
5. 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)	Frequently
Working outdoors	Never

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

Travel	Frequency
Frequent travel – multiple work sites	Never
Frequent travel – driving	Never

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	Occasionally
Low lighting	Occasionally
Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological.	Occasionally
Slippery or uneven surfaces	Occasionally