Position overview

Duties

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

• Working independently and in conjunction with other health professionals to lead and coordinate safe, appropriate, and timely discharge of patients from the CAS inpatient units to achieve targeted date of discharge
  • Adopt an ‘early intervention’ approach and actively participate in family meetings to support patients and families through the discharge process ensuring patient centred care
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary and handover meetings to discuss management plan and discharge destination
• Co-ordinate, within tight time frames, the safe discharge/ transfer of patients from the unit on day of discharge including organising the transport and all relevant discharge documentation. Maintain effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team throughout this process to ensure hospital discharge times are met.
• Develop networks within community services, professional and support groups including community referral options and provision of alternatives to inpatient care to provide the ongoing supportive care needs of patients discharging from the Canberra hospital
• Provide comprehensive patient care as part of the discharge process, including facilitation of communication with patients and carers and early escalation of identified issues utilising a risk management approach
  • Remain current in specialised knowledge, expertise and skills through continuing professional development and ongoing education.
• Identify issue/ concerns impacting the early discharge of patients to the ward management team
• Document and continually update discharge information including discharge dates and barriers
• 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.

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
• Flexible and adaptable
• Good communication skills
• Empathy
• Problem solving

Qualifications

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

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in nursing
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse 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.

Experience

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years post registration nursing experience

Desirable

• Prior experience in oncology / haematology will be highly desirable
• Understanding of post hospital community supports
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement

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.

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.

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.

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. Proven comprehensive clinical competence and experience in the provision and planning of care for patients, their families and carers and proven ability to coordinate the discharge requirements of patients with complex care needs in a timely manner.
2. Demonstrated high level leadership skills with the ability to delegate, develop and provide direction to staff within a changing and innovative organisation and a proven record of behaviour and attitude consistent with current professional standards.
3. Highly effective communication and negotiation skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate continuity of care for patients.
4. Evidence of commitment to professional development, and participation in quality improvement and education activities.
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.

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.