Position Overview

Duties

Under direction of the GRACE CNC in the RN 2 role you will:

1. Participate as part of the clinical GRACE team to provide high quality and evidence based, clinical care, in RACHs, ED and acute facilities.
2. Liaise with GPs, the primary clinical governance for resident care.
3. Provide care within the scope provided in the GRACE MoC, relevant facility policies, procedures and guidelines and any other guiding documents.
4. Work in collaboration with other members of the team and operationally report to the CNC,
5. Assist with identification of RACH educational needs, and participate in the delivery of an educational program,
6. Comply with and contribute to operational reporting requirements, including data entry where required.

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. Strong organisational skills and high degree of drive.
2. Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
4. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive service to meet the needs of residents.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• A registered nurse with relevant post graduate qualifications and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working professionally in acute nursing.
• Hold a current drivers licence without restrictions.
• Be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• 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

• An understanding of the residential aged care system and associated stakeholders.
• Experience in providing high quality formal and informal education to a broad audience.
• 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.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• 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. Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely access to clinical services for residential aged care resident.
2. Ability to provide high quality formal and informal education to a broad audience.
3. Demonstrated ability to work flexibly, with minimal supervision and individually to meet competing clinical demands across community and acute care settings,
4. Demonstrated participation in improving care through quality improvement activities or policy and procedure development.
5. Demonstrated excellence in communication and advocacy with residents, NOK, support systems and external stakeholders.
6. 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.