Position Overview

Key responsibilities

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

1. Provide excellence in the delivery of patient centered care, utilising the nursing process which reflects the CHS values.
2. Promote collaboration between the multi-disciplinary team, patients, their families and support network.
3. Undertake audits, participate in quality improvement and policy and procedure development.
4. The ability to think critically and utilise problem solving and negotiation skills.
5. Demonstrated sound verbal and written skills and proficiency with information technology.
6. 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. Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with a high level of verbal and written communication skills.
2. Accountable for the delivery of safe clinical and professional advice.
3. Work collaboratively with peers and others to create a positive practice environment that achieves best practice outcomes for recipients of healthcare services.
4. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
5. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum of 2 years’ post graduate experience working professionally 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

• Relevant post graduate qualifications in nursing.
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• 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.
• 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.

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. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide and lead high quality, safe, evidence based clinical care, including the ability to assess acutely unwell patients accurately, safely, and efficiently.
3. Demonstrated ability to work flexibly, with minimal supervision as a competent individual to meet competing clinical demands.
4. Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport, liaise, negotiate and manage conflicts effectively with patients, carers and families, to achieve a safe outcome.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviors 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.