Position Overview

Level 2 Registered Nurses form leadership roles within the clinical nursing team, delivering patient-centred care within in the Intensive Care Unit.

The RN 2 will provide advanced clinical assessment; develop, implement and evaluate care plans in collaboration with the patient and their family; and liaise closely with members of the multidisciplinary team. The RN2 is a clinical leadership role, providing direction and support to the nursing staff on each shift, escalate issues when needed, and collaborate with wider hospital management, after hour’s coordinators and patient flow.

The RN2 will also participate in, and lead quality, safety and education initiatives within the unit.

Duties

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. You will:

1. Assesses the health care needs of patients and be responsible for formulating, implementing and evaluating a plan of care for the critical care patient, in partnership with the patient and family where possible
   1. Systematically assesses the patient, analyse data and identify the patient’s nursing needs.
   2. Apply knowledge and skills, develop and document a plan of care that reflects the identified needs of the patient.
   3. Implement the plan of care by providing direct care to patients
   4. Recognise changes in the patient’s condition, take necessary action and document variations in the plan of care.
2. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships within the multidisciplinary team
3. Respect decisions and actions of other staff; collaborate with team members to achieve desired patient outcomes
4. Support and participate in evidence-based programs to evaluate and improve the quality of nursing care and patient outcomes
   1. Actively participate in identifying areas of nursing practice where improvements can be made to the quality of nursing care.
5. Commitment to ongoing professional development of self, other staff and the profession
6. Use computerised patient information and other PC based systems to obtain patient and other general information.
7. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

About you

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 disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

1. Critical thinking, with the ability to make informed decisions based on evidenced based practice.
2. Able to work in a fast paced and high-pressure environment.
3. Proven people and communication skills including relationship building, cooperation, conflict resolution, influencing others and facilitating open discussions.
4. Patient centred focus, adaptability, respecting diversity, innovative thinking, application of evidence into practice and self-management.
5. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in both written and verbal forms.
6. Excellent organization and time management skills.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Post Graduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing or working towards the same.
• Minimum of 3 years post registration nursing experience and at least two years in Critical Care Nursing.
• Hold a current ALS qualification.
• Able to work a full rotating roster.
• 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.

Desirable

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

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

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.