Under limited direction of the ED Clinical Manager, you will:

1. Provide direct patient care within an ethical and professional framework.
2. Practice in accordance with the relevant legislation.
3. Practice in a way that acknowledges the dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights of individuals and/or groups.
4. Advocate for individuals and/or groups and their rights for nursing care within the organisational and management structure.
5. Understand and practice within your own scope of practice.
6. Integrate nursing and health care knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe and effective nursing care.
7. Integrates organisational policy and guidelines with professional standards.
8. Under professional supervision, participate in and/or implement and coordinate quality improvement programs, clinical policies, protocols and research programs.
9. Be a role model, mentor, advocate, clinical teacher, resource and support person for new and less experienced staff, students and other health professionals.
10. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

• 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.
• High level leadership skills.
• High level communication skills and the ability to critically think.
• Continuous development of self and others.
• Ability to participate in ongoing reflective practices
• Engages in mentorship as mentor and mentee.
• Active participant in Quality Improvement processes and understanding of associated processes
• Facilitates educational opportunities for others (formal / informal)
• Addresses issues at lowest possible level and seeks to intervene early in times of conflict

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

Essential

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum of 3 years post registration nursing experience and at least two years in Emergency Nursing
• Hold a Post Graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing or equivalent or be working towards one.
• 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

• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical and problem-solving; expert planning and coordination skills in the clinical assessment, management and delivery of comprehensive person-centred care.
• Demonstrate ongoing learning and professional development to provide quality person centred care and health education to patients/residents/ clients and others.
• Demonstrated communication skills including; negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to facilitate customer focused service provision amongst nursing and inter-professional teams.
• Evidence of participation in quality improvement, education, clinical research and policy development.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and precept new and/or less experienced staff.
• 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.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

• 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.

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 24/7 rotating roster including weekends, public holidays and night shift.

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.

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Proven commitment and competency in the provision of nursing care that promotes best professional practice and improved health outcomes within a multidisciplinary team.
2. Evidence of flexibility and skills to provide a high standard of care within a range of disciplines.
3. Knowledge and understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards and Quality Improvement processes and the ability to reflect on practice.
4. Proven commitment to professional development, including professional and organisational standards.
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.

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.

Administrative	Frequency
Telephone use	Frequently
General computer use	Frequently
Extensive keying/data entry	Frequently
Graphical/analytical based	Frequently
Sitting at a desk	Occasionally
Standing for long periods	Frequently

Psychosocial demands	Frequency
Distressed People e.g. Emergency or grief situations	Frequently
Aggressive & Uncooperative People e.g. drug / alcohol, dementia, mental illness	Occasionally
Unpredictable People e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head injuries	Occasionally
Restraining e.g. involvement in physical containment of clients/consumers	Occasionally
Exposure to Distressing Situations e.g. Child abuse, viewing dead / mutilated bodies; verbal abuse; domestic violence; suicide	Occasionally

Physical demands	Frequency
Distance walking (large buildings or inter-building transit)	Frequently
Working outdoors	Never

Manual handling	Frequency
Lifting 0 - 9kg	Frequently
Lifting 10 - 15kg	Occasionally
Lifting 16kg+	Never
Climbing	Never
Running	Never
Reaching	Frequently
Kneeling	Occasionally
Foot and leg movement	Frequently
Hand, arm and grasping movements	Frequently
Bending/squatting	Frequently
Bend/Lean Forward from Waist/Trunk twisting	Frequently
Push/pull	Frequently
Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time	Occasionally

Travel	Frequency
Frequent travel – multiple work sites	Never
Frequent travel – driving	Never

Specific hazards	Frequency
Working at heights	Never
Exposure to extreme temperatures	Never
Operation of heavy machinery e.g. forklift	Never
Confined spaces	Never
Excessive noise	Frequently
Low lighting	Occasionally
Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological.	Occasionally
Slippery or uneven surfaces	Never