Position Overview

The Registered Nurse within the Intensive Care Unit is responsible for and will provide advanced clinical assessment; develop, implement and evaluate patient-centred care plans in collaboration with the patient and their family; and liaise closely with members of the multidisciplinary team. This role requires the applicant to have Critical Care skills and knowledge and be involved in National Standards as well as a commitment to ongoing Professional Development.

Key responsibilities

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

Under limited direction of the clinical nurse consultant you will deliver high quality, evidence based, patient centred care, to our critically ill patients and their families. You will:

1. Provide direct patient  care, utilising the nursing process  while working within  the prescribed legislation.
2. Provide direction, support and education of new and less experienced staff and students.
3. Provide patient  information and education throughout the continuum of care.
4. Use computerised patient  information and other  PC based systems  to obtain patient and other general information.
5. Take responsibility for own continuing professional development, competency assessment and appraisal.
6. Undertake other duties appropriate to this  level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Competencies

• Critical thinking, with the ability to make informed decisions based on evidenced based practice.
• Able to work in a fast paced and high-pressure environment.
• High level communication skills and the ability to critically think, compassion and empathy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality nursing care in accordance with the ANMC National Competency Standards for a Registered Nurse.
• Previous ICU/HDU/CCU experience, minimum of 1 year in Australian Critical Care environments.
• 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

• Hold a current ALS qualification.
• Hold a post graduate certificate in Critical Care Nursing; or has imminent plans to obtain one.
• 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.
• 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.
• Be available for a full rotating roster.

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 proficiency in critical care nursing practice, including exercising initiative and professional judgement, in assessing, delivering evaluating and escalating coordinated and compassionate care.
2. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with patients, family members and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
3. Ability to identify and respond appropriately to physiological and psychological deterioration as well as ability to mentor and precept new and/or less experience staff.
4. Evidence of commitment to maintaining ongoing professional development through participation in education and training activities relevant to clinical 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.