The Division of Surgery (DoS) is responsible for delivering services to inpatient surgical wards in the following specialties: General Surgery, Gynae Oncology, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Urology, Cardio-thoracic, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Otolaryngology, Maxillofacial, Emergency General Surgery and Trauma Care.

Ward B57B Neurosurgery is a 28 -bed inpatient unit delivering patient centred care with a focus on the management of patients with altered Neurological function. The unit includes a 8 bed Neurosurgical Acute Care Unit (NACU) allowing close observation of post-operative intracranial surgery patients and neurosurgical patients who are at risk of deterioration. Ward B57B has a great team of nurses who strive to provide positive outcomes for patients through the utilisation of the Team Nursing model.

The Registered Nurse Level 2 is expected to demonstrate competence in advanced nursing practice while guiding less experienced nursing staff and students. The organization considers the Registered Nurse Level 2 to be a source of expert nursing knowledge, skills, and attributes. This nurse must showcase a higher level of skill and the ability to perform a more demanding role across several domains, including clinical care, leadership, education, safety, and communication.

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

Under limited direction of the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will perform the role and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse to provide the best quality care. You will:

1. Provide leadership in coordinating total patient care activities including admission and discharge planning utilising the nursing process, risk assessment and evidence informed practice.
2. Liaise with Treating Team, Clinical Nurse Consultant and Multidisciplinary Team members to achieve an agreed standard of care.
3. Provide Clinical Supervision and support junior nursing staff with the provision of direct care to patients with complex needs.
4. Review and evaluate models of care delivery and initiate appropriate change. Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines relevant to the clinical area. Participate in the development of patient and staff education strategies.
5. Participate in staff orientation and the preceptorship of new and less experienced staff.
6. Actively participate in all appropriate ACT Health and Canberra Health Services strategic and operational development activities as well as individual service enhancement and quality initiatives.
7. Undertaking other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of high-quality person and family centred, safe and high-quality patient care.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

• Experienced surgical nurse with advanced nursing skills in general surgery, trauma, and neurosurgery nursing.
• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.

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

Essential

• Relevant Tertiary Nursing qualifications in nursing
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Desirable

• Graduate certificate in surgical nursing
• 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.

Essential

• A minimum 4 years full time equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances.

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

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 advanced nursing skills in neurosurgical nursing including pre- and post-procedural nursing care, incorporating the nursing process and demonstrated support of evidence- based practice.
2. Demonstrated ability in problem solving and negotiation abilities to ensure effective, efficient and appropriate decision making in health care delivery.
3. Demonstrated experience in providing educational activities within the clinical expertise and evidence of a commitment to the fostering of a learning culture, through active contribution including quality improvement activities.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately to work within a multi - disciplinary team, to achieve coordination of complex care for patients and their families in a diverse range of situations.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety 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.

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