Position Overview
The Enrolled Nurse will prepare the required nutrition for neonates in the Special Care Nursey (SCN) and Maternity Unit. The Enrolled Nurse will also provide direct care to neonates and their families under the direction and supervision of experienced Registered Neonatal Nurse/Midwives.
The Enrolled Nurse will take responsibility for their own professional development.
Key responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.
Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
- Accurately prepare, pour and label infant feeds.
- Assist with neonatal care including taking patient load.
- Participation in professional development of self and others.
- Participate in the delivery of family centered developmental care to neonates including education sessions to families.
- Participate in clinical auditing and quality improvement activities.
- Demonstrated commitment to observing infection control procedures in all areas of practice.
- 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
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
Position Requirements / Qualifications
Mandatory
- Be registered as an Enrolled Nurse or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- The successful applicant will need to be available for weekend and after-hours work.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development of self and others.
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate legislation that relates to the position i.e. WHS legislation, EEO legislation.
- Example: Minimum 12 months working.
- 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.
Highly Desirable
- Experience working in neonatal environment.
- 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.
- Demonstrated evidence of clinical knowledge and problem-solving skills at an advanced level in neonatal care.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and ability to practice and influence others within a professional and ethical framework that reflects the values of the organisation.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development of self and others.
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical research, quality improvement and procedure development and implementation.
- 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 | Occasionally |
| Sitting at a desk | Occasionally |
| 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 | Never |
| 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 | Occasionally |
| Manual handling | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Lifting 0 - 9kg | Frequently |
| Lifting 10 - 15kg | Occasionally |
| Lifting 16kg+ | Never |
| Climbing | Never |
| Running | Never |
| Reaching | Frequently |
| Kneeling | Never |
| Foot and leg movement | Never |
| Hand, arm and grasping movements | Frequently |
| Bending/squatting | Occasionally |
| Bend/Lean Forward from Waist/Trunk twisting | Frequently |
| Push/pull | Occasionally |
| Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time | Occasionally |
| 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 | Never |
| Excessive noise | Never |
| Low lighting | Frequently |
| Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological. | Occasionally |
| Slippery or uneven surfaces | Occasionally |
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Division: North Canberra Hospital
Business Unit: Women’s and Children’s
Position number: LP7065+
Position title: Enrolled Nurse - Neonatal Care
Classification: Enrolled Nurse Level 1
Location: North Canberra Hospital, Bruce
Reporting relationships: Enrolled Nurse - Neonatal Care > Clinical Nurse Consultant Special Care Nursery