Position overview

Key Responsibilities

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:

• Provide leadership in coordinating total patient care activities including admission and discharge planning utilising the nursing process, risk assessment and evidence informed practice.
• Liaise with Treating Team, Clinical Nurse Consultant and Multidisciplinary Team members to achieve an agreed standard of care.
• Provide Clinical Supervision and support junior nursing staff with the provision of direct care to patients with complex needs.
• 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.
• Participate in staff orientation and the preceptorship of new and less experienced staff.
• 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.
• 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.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Competencies

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

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

Qualifications

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

• 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

• Relevant Tertiary Nursing qualifications and a minimum of 4 years post graduate experience in Medical nursing.

Desirable

• Post graduate Qualification in nursing
• Experience or knowledge of 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.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

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. Demonstrated high level leadership skills with the ability to delegate, develop and provide direction to staff within a changing and innovative organisation.
2. Demonstrated commitment to and participation in professional development, reflective practice, quality improvement. While commitment to education of self and others.
3. Highly developed, effective, and respectful communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability in appropriate consultation, collaboration, and referral. While demonstrated conflict resolution skills of a professional, high standard.
4. Demonstrated ability to be adaptable, flexible, and innovative when problem solving and planning
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work, Health, and Safety (WHS) 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.