Position Overview

Key responsibilities

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

• Provision of high-quality clinical care.
• Apply knowledge and skills in the planning, coordination and provision of nursing care to women and newborns.
• Assisting colleagues and the multidisciplinary team in care provision. Uses effective interpersonal communication with consumers, families and colleagues, including the use of ISBAR and documents care provision appropriately in the DHR.Is an active participant in audits and quality improvement projects.
• Adheres to policy and procedure, uses organisational resources appropriately, adheres to organisational values, prioritises safety in the workplace.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Competencies

Ideally the RN will have (or be working towards gaining) the following competencies:

• IV cannulation
• Venipuncture
• PCA care and management
• Insertion of in-dwelling catheter and bladder management
• Perform ECGs
• Surgical drain management

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.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Tertiary Qualification in nursing.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A minimum one years’ work experience as a Registered Nurse.
• 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

• Prior experience of working in a women’s health environment would be highly 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.

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.
• be available for weekend, night duty and/or after-hours work.

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 in nursing care.
2. Demonstrated awareness and understanding of the hospital values.
3. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
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.