Position Overview

The Division of Surgery is responsible for delivering inpatient and outpatient surgical services. The Division includes Surgical Bookings and Pre-Admission Clinic, Anaesthesia, Pain Management Unit, Operating Theatres, Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit, Day Surgery Unit, Admissions, Day Procedure Unit, Endoscopy, and specialist surgical ward areas.

The North Canberra Hospital campus has 2 procedural rooms and provides the following endoscopic services for both inpatients and outpatients including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and bronchoscopy.

The Registered Nurse role reports to the Endoscopy Clinical Nurse Consultant and is responsible for facilitating, contributing and assisting with managing patients on the wait list in collaboration with the Registered Nurse level 2, in providing education, pre procedural information and data collection.

For Registered Nurses starting out in the endoscopy role, the environment and workflows may represent a very different way of Nursing. We have a foundational education program designed to provide a consistent approach in the support of new endoscopic nurses as you develop nursing new knowledge and skills.

Key responsibilities

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

To be successful in this position, it is expected that the successful candidate will have the following attributes:

1. Demonstrate professional practice as evidenced by adhering to AHPRA professional standards, Code of Ethics in Australia, ACORN and GENCA Standards and relevant legislative requirements and policy and procedures
2. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive direct patient focused care using evidence -based practice, in accordance with primary health care principles and practices, CHS Policies and Clinical guidelines and the values of CHS.
3. Ability to respond to and prioritize competing and often urgent requests in a calm and efficient manner while also maintaining high work standards and accuracy.
4. Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information. In addition to a commitment to work, health and safety (WH&S) and contributing to the CHS positive patient focus displaying behaviors consistent with the organizational values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful, and Kind.
5. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organization.

Competencies

• Managing and positively influencing teams, processes and practice improvement and highly organised and self-motivationStrong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, with a high level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Accountable for the delivery of safe clinical practice and professional advice.
• Work collaboratively with peers and others to create a positive practice environment that achieves best practice outcomes for recipients of healthcare services.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Previous experience in surgical /endoscopy will be beneficial.
• 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

• A proactive and enthusiastic willingness to learn.
• Prior experience in…will be highly desirable.
• 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. Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience in the implementation of high-quality clinical care utilizing the nursing process.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues utilizing well-developed (clear, concise, and accurate) verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in education and training activities relevant to the field of clinical practice.
4. Demonstrated organizational skills and problem-solving abilities to ensure effective, efficient, and appropriate decision making when planning and implementing health care.
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.