Position Overview

Duties

Under limited direction of the ED Clinical Manager you will perform. You will:

1. Provide direct patient care within ethical and professional standards.
2. Practice in accordance with relevant legislation, respecting individuals' dignity and rights.
3. Advocate for patients within organisational structures.
4. Integrate nursing knowledge for safe and effective care, aligning with professional and organisational guidelines.
5. Be a role model, mentor, advocate, clinical teacher, resource and support person for new and less experienced staff, students and other health professionals.
6. 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. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
2. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
3. High level leadership skills.
4. High level communication skills and the ability to critically think.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum of 3 years post registration nursing experience and at least two years in Emergency Nursing.
• Hold a Post Graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing or equivalent or be working towards one.
• The successful applicant will need to work a rotating roster including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality nursing care in accordance with the ANMC National Competency Standards for 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

• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical and problem-solving; expert planning and coordination skills in the clinical assessment, management and delivery of comprehensive person-centred care.
• Demonstrate ongoing learning and professional development to provide quality person centred care and health education to patients/residents/ clients and others.
• Demonstrated communication skills including; negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to facilitate customer focused service provision amongst nursing and inter-professional teams.
• Evidence of participation in quality improvement, education, clinical research and policy development.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and precept new and/or less experienced staff.
• 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.

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 range of disciplines.
3. Knowledge and understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards and Quality Improvement processes and the ability to reflect on practice.
4. Proven commitment to professional development, including professional and organisational standards.
5. 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.

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.