Position Overview

Duties

Under limited direction of the Clinical Midwife Consultant you will perform the role of Registered Nurse/Midwife – Positional Level 2 Special Care Nursery. You will:

1. Demonstrated evidence of advanced clinical knowledge and skill in providing care to neonates of all complexities.
2. Works as a clinical team leader.
3. Demonstrated clinical leadership skills with particular focus on effective interpersonal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
4. Accept responsibility for own actions in nursing/midwifery practice.
5. Participation in professional development of self and others.
6. Demonstrated commitment to clinical research, quality improvement and procedure development and implementation.
7. Provide preceptorship and mentoring to less experienced staff.
8. Provide leadership and excellence in the delivery of family centered developmental care to neonates.
9. Demonstrated ability in planning, coordinating and providing advanced nursing care to neonates.
10. Provide leadership in clinical policy development, clinical auditing and portfolio development.
11. Work in other areas of the hospital when required.
12. Communicate positively with families, members of the public, public stakeholders, executive, management and staff.
13. 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. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Be registered as a Registered Midwife and/or Nurse (Division 1) or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful applicant will need to be for weekend and 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.

Highly Desirable

• Holds, or is working towards, post graduate qualification in neonatal nursing.
• 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:.

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• 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.

1. Demonstrated evidence of clinical knowledge and problem solving skills at an advanced level in neonatal care.
2. Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and ability to practice and influence others within a professional and ethical framework that reflects the values of the organisation.
3. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development of self and others.
4. Demonstrated commitment to clinical research, quality improvement and procedure development and implementation.
5. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate legislation that relates to the position i.e. WHS legislation, EEO legislation.
7. Demonstrated computer literacy skills.
8. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

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.