Position overview

Duties

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

Under direction of the Clinical Care Co-Ordinator, you will perform the role and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse Level Two to provide the best quality care. You will:

• Be responsible for the provision of comprehensive, high quality care to patients utilising the principles of fair access and equity, patient participation, health promotion and prevention.
• Provide operational and clinical leadership by demonstrating a high level of professional conduct in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and organisational policy within an ethical and professional framework.
• Maintain required clinical core competencies and skills, accessing appropriate education and staff development opportunities. Practices within professional scope of practice. Provide education and promotion of the ACDL across CHS.
• Participate in risk assessment, incident and accident reporting, continuous quality improvement activities, program-based research and accreditation that aim at improving the level of service to patients and the ACDL.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues utilising well developed verbal, written and technological skills to ensure safe and timely transfer and discharge of patients.
• Maintain and promote safe clinical practice and adhere to Infection Control principles and practices.
• Participate and contribute to ACDL data collection and Key Performance Indicators.
• 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.

1. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
2. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
3. Negotiation skills and the ability to facilitate open communication within clinical areas with regard to patient flow and the provision of a high level of patient care.
4. Leadership qualities to provide expertise by guiding, coaching and mentoring where appropriate.

Qualifications

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

Essential

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

• A minimum of 4 years nursing.
• 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:

• Undergo a 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. Proven expertise and knowledge of patient centered care in relation to discharge planning, coordination, and safe and timely discharge.
2. Proven leadership, problem solving and decision-making skills in a collaborative manner to enhance patient flow and meeting timely and effective patient care.
3. Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, to communicate and negotiate effectively and foster a culture of open communication within a dynamic environment.
4. Demonstrated commitment to best practice principles utilising the National Safety and Quality Health Service standards, quality improvement initiatives and professional standards.
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.