Position Overview

Key responsibilities

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

1. Coordinate, facilitate, and support undergraduate nursing students on placement at NCH, primarily ACU students.
2. Work closely with clinical areas across NCH to develop and maintain strong rapport and to liaise appropriately with the education providers involved with the facilitation model in preparing undergraduate nurses for the work force.
3. Facilitate reflective practice for undergraduate nurses and facilitate or arrange debriefing sessions, providing advice and support, including escalating to external stakeholders as required.
4. Complete assessments of undergraduate nurses within clinical settings using the Australian Nursing Standards Assessment Tool (ANSAT).
5. Act as a clinical education resource and clinical support for other nursing staff to facilitate successful preceptorship.
6. Assist the Undergraduate Nursing Coordinator as required with student related projects, resources, orientation, and organisational requirements.
7. Participate in risk management, quality improvement, nursing practice review, policy/procedures, and clinical research activities associated with undergraduate nursing students and the wider Clinical Education team.
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.

Behavioural Capabilities

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Strong organisational and leadership skills.
3. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Relevant Tertiary Nursing qualifications in nursing.
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum of 4 years 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

• A completed Post Graduate (PG) Certificate and/or working toward a PG Diploma or Master’s degree in clinical education or nursing or willingness to commence.
• Certificate IV TAE40116/or equivalent or working towards.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, behaviour and attitude to professional standards that reflect an understanding of commitment to the organisation’s values.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, and all other related frameworks.
• 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.

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 advanced and relevant clinical knowledge including a demonstrated ability to provide high-quality nursing care.
2. Proven understanding of adult learning principles and the provision, supervision, mentoring and the development of coaching strategies/learning and action plans to support undergraduate nurses. Including the ability to assess competence and provide feedback.
3. Demonstrated ability to work alongside key stakeholders: with proven strong communication, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills; the ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of, commitment to, and participation in nursing practice review, educational research, quality improvement and reflective practice.
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.