Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Under limited direction of the ICU/CCU Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) you will perform clinical and administrative duties in line with a CNC RN L3.2 role.

You will:

1. Provide leadership and be responsible for the coordination of total patient care activities within ICU/CCU to meet operational goals, including management of people and material resources.
2. Liaise with multi-disciplinary team members and use quality management principles to ensure ongoing review and development of high standards of patient care.
3. Evaluate nursing practice through regular staff performance appraisal and identification of staff development needs. Support the development of novice staff through the provision of clinical teaching, preceptorship and mentoring.
4. Review and evaluate clinical practice requirements including regular audits, addressing deviation from best practise through the management of the departmental education team and quality portfolio groups, be responsible for monitoring of RN L2 portfolios.
5. Foster a positive safety culture through leadership, role modelling, including constructive feedback.
6. Actively pursue own continuing education and professional development, including representation of ICU/CCU on internal and external committees, including the NSQHS standards.
7. Undertake any additional activities as delegated by the ICU/CCU ADON.
8. 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.

Competencies

• Practice in accordance with CHS and relevant Government Health policies and procedures, the position description, Code of Conduct and industrial agreements.
• Work in accordance with the values of CHS and actively participate in developing a culture that promotes values of being Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.
• A demonstrated understanding of CHS expectations and a willingness to always behave in accordance with those expectations. This will include personal accountability for own behaviour, and demonstrated leadership in holding others to account.
• Comply with relevant CHS WHS policies, procedures, work instructions and requests.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing or similar and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working professionally in Critical Care environments.
• Experience in/or Leadership and Management Training or working towards.
• Registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)(nil conditions or restrictions).
• 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.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

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)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

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.