Position Overview

Duties

Under limited direction of the ED Clinical Manager you will:

1. Assist in the delivery of the following direct care activities as allocated by a Registered Nurse:
   • Patient personal care
   • Repositioning, pressure area and skin care
   • General patient ambulation and support mobilisation as per plan of care
   • Assistance with toileting
   • Taking and documenting of patient vital observations
   • Blood Glucose measurement (after completing competency)
   • Obtaining / Attending Urinalysis (after completing competency)
   • Physical movement of patients within the ED
2. Restock department medical consumables
3. Change and make up occupied and unoccupied beds
4. Report all patient observation to the appropriate Enrolled or Registered Nurse
5. Practice in accordance with the relevant legislation.
6. Practice in a way that acknowledges the dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights of individuals and/or groups.
7. Advocate for individuals and/or groups and their rights for nursing care within the organisational and management structure.
8. Understand and practice within your own scope of practice.
9. Integrates organisational policy and guidelines with professional standards.
10. 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

• Hold a HLT33115 Health Services Assistant (Assistant in Nursing – acute care) – certificate III or have completed the first year of a Bachelor of Nursing.
• 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.

Desirable

• Previous experience working as an AIN within an acute care environment.
• 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. Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care).
2. Ability to work proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
4. Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
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.
6. Ability to work a rotating roster – including all standard shifts – mornings, evenings and nights.

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.