The Central Outpatient (COP) unit at Canberra Hospital sits within the Division of Cancer and Ambulatory Support (CAS), providing clinic-based care to a wide variety of medical and surgical specialties. Nursing staff work across medical and surgical services including neurology, neurosurgery, endocrinology, general medicine, general surgery, rheumatology, dermatology, infectious diseases, orthopaedics, plastics, vascular, urology, ear nose & throat and oral and maxillofacial.

The level 1 Registered Nurse will work across the four main areas of the COPD, inclusive of the Central Outpatient clinic, Registrar Review clinic, Fracture clinic and Ear, Nose, Throat & Oral Maxillofacial clinics. These clinics are fast paced with a high turnaround of patients, requiring excellent communication skills to work in concordance with the multidisciplinary team.

The clinics primarily run from Monday to Friday from 0800 – 1800.

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

• In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and under the direct supervision of the clinic team leaders, deliver clinical care across the COPD clinic areas.
• With a multidisciplinary approach, ensure clinical care is of the highest quality, consistent with current evidence and practice initiatives in the relevant area of speciality.
• Effectively communicate with consumers and health professionals using well developed verbal, written and technological skills. The RN Level 1 will access various computer applications to assist in communication, support service delivery and to identify patient needs and requirements.
• Actively participate in area specific competency requirements, professional development, continuing education, quality improvement and risk management to ensure high quality and evidenced based care.
• Be a role model, mentor, advocate, clinical teacher, and supervisor, for nursing staff and students, as well as other health professionals.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

• Flexibility and initiative to be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to meet patients’ needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change.
• Knowledge of wound care.
• High degree of drive.

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

Essential

• Tertiary Qualification or related qualification Nursing
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Post-Graduate qualification in wound management, or similar.

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

Essential

• One year full time equivalent experience as a registered nurse in a similar role and role environment

Desirable

• Prior experience in Plastics Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopaedic, Vascular, Ear Nose and Throat or Oral Maxillofacial specialities or similar, will be highly desirable
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

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.

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.
• This position is primarily Monday to Friday from 0800-1800.

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. Evidence of clinical knowledge and skills to provide a high standard of care across the central outpatient’s range of disciplines and specialties.
2. Well-developed verbal, written and technological communication skills with demonstrated ability to liaise and foster positive relationships with all stakeholders.
3. Knowledge and understanding of Quality Improvement processes, ability to reflect on practice and proven commitment to professional development.
4. Demonstrated commitment and competency to deliver a high standard of nursing care, promoting best professional practice and improving health outcomes within a multidisciplinary team.
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	Occasionally
Sitting at a desk	Occasionally
Standing for long periods	Frequently

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

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

Psychosocial demands	Frequency
Distressed People e.g. Emergency or grief situations	Occasionally
Aggressive & Uncooperative People e.g. drug / alcohol, dementia, mental illness	Frequently
Unpredictable People e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head injuries	Frequently
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

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

Manual handling	Frequency
Lifting 0 – 9kg	Frequently
Lifting 10 – 15kg	Occasionally
Lifting 16kg+	Never
Climbing	Never
Running	Never
Reaching	Frequently
Kneeling	Frequently
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	Frequently