Position Overview

Key responsibilities

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

1. Assist with Pre-Admission Clinic in accordance with primary health care principles and practices and the values of CHS. While achieving an agreed standard of direct clinical care to patients.
2. Accurately assess the health needs of the surgical patient to plan, implement and evaluate interventions in accordance with the policies and clinical practice guidelines of CHS.
3. Provide timely and effective communication to patients and their families/carers to ensure understanding of care delivery to achieve best practice health outcomes.
4. Advocate for patients and families/carers by advising, educating and encouraging participation in all stages of continuum of care.
5. Actively participate in and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement that is evidenced based in accordance with the CHS Quality and Clinical Governance Framework.
6. Practice in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council’s code of Professional Conduct, Code of Ethics for Nurses in Australia and relevant, validated professional practice competencies.
7. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

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. Flexibility and Initiative to be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to meet patient’s needs.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Organisational skills with a high degree of motivation.
4. High level communication skills with a focus on providing good customer service to people who access the service.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Relevant Tertiary Nursing Qualification.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A minimum of 2 years clinical 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

• Prior experience in an acute surgical setting will be highly desirable.
• Post Graduate qualification.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

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 experience in providing direct patient care in an acute care surgical setting, for patients of varying complexity, with minimal supervision in a heath environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the multidisciplinary team, organise work priorities, problem solve and provide nursing leadership to support the continuum of patient care.
3. Demonstrated high level communication skills and effective computer skills to provide quality customer service.
4. A proven commitment to professional self-development and education as well as experience in quality improvement activities that promote best professional practice.
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.