Position Overview

Key responsibilities

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

• Provide direct patient care within an ethical and professional framework around a Special Care neonatology environment.
• Practice in accordance with the relevant legislation.
• Practice in a way that acknowledges the dignity, culture, values, beliefs & rights of individuals & or groups.
• Advocate for individuals and or groups & their rights for nursing care within the organisational & management structure.
• Understand and practices within own scope of practice.
• Integrate nursing and health care knowledge, skills & attitudes to provide safe & effective nursing care.
• Integrate organisational policy & guidelines with professional standards.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Competencies

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

• Strong organisational skills, including simultaneously managing and prioritising multiple issues, with a high degree of drive.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
• An ability to work respectfully in partnership with a range of stakeholders while simultaneously demonstrating leadership.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals, peers, and the healthcare team to achieve goals and health outcomes.
• Make appropriate referral to, and consult with peers, other relevant health professionals, service providers, and community and support service.
• Adhere to established guidelines, protocols, procedures, standards, and systems of work as set out by the organisation.
• Contribute to quality healthcare through lifelong learning and professional development of self and others

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 or related qualification in Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Registered Nurse/Midwife with a minimum of 1 years’ full-time experience working professionally in a NICU / SCN.
• 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

• Completion (or working towards) post graduate qualifications in neonatal intensive care 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:.

• 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. Proven commitment and competency in the provision of nursing care that promotes best professional practice and improved health outcomes within a multidisciplinary team.
2. Evidence of flexibility and skills to provide a high standard of care within a SCN with a proven commitment to professional development with an understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Services and the ability to reflect on practice.
3. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills reflecting professional and organisational standards.
4. 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.