Position Overview

Key responsibilities

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

Under limited direction of the Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator and Executive Director of Nursing & Midwifery and Learning & Development, you will:

1. Facilitate clinical teaching of graduate nurses participating in NCH Graduate Nurse Program within the workplace utilising adult learning principles and following practice standards and policies.
2. Facilitate reflective practice for graduate nurses and facilitate or arrange debriefing sessions, providing advice and support as required.
3. Complete assessments of graduate nurses within clinical settings as outlined in the National Standards Practice for the Registered Nurse (2016) and National Standards  for Practice for the Enrolled Nurse (2016).
4. Monitor and keep records of graduate nurse progress during the program, reporting their progress to the NCH Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator and Divisional managers.
5. Participate in risk management, quality improvement, nursing practice review and clinical research activities associated with the Graduate Nurse Program and wider Clinical Education team.
6. In conjunction with the NCH Graduate Nurse Program Coordinator, facilitate a clinically based orientation program and participate in the recruitment process of graduate nurses including developing questions for selection criteria and being a member of application review panels.
7. Work collaboratively with colleagues and leaders and have in depth knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice within Canberra Health Services. Provide input into the development and revision of clinical policy and practice manuals.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification.

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.

Competencies

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

1. Strong organisational skills (including simultaneously managing and prioritising multiple issues) with a high degree of drive.
2. An ability to work respectfully in partnership, with a range of stakeholders, while simultaneously demonstrating leadership.
3. Strong ability, skills and enthusiasm for adult learning and provision of educational needs of novice nurses.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Tertiary Qualification in nursing.
• Holds a current ACT Drivers Licence.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A minimum 3 years experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.
• 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

• Certificate IV in training and assessment.
• Experience in the development and facilitation of education and clinical assessments including clinical debrief.
• Experience as a CDN is 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 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 understanding of adult learning principles and ability to assist participating nurses of the GNP in the assessment of their own expectations and learning needs, assimilation of skills and knowledge, and evaluation of outcomes.
2. Demonstrated ability to assess the competence and support the practice of inexperienced nurses within the clinical setting.
3. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of, commitment to, and participation in nursing practice review,  quality improvement and reflective practice.
4. Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, and effective written and verbal communication skills to accomplish conflict resolution whilst maintaining confidentiality both within the clinical environment and within a team.
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.