University of Canberra Hospital (UCH) is the ACT's first sub-acute rehabilitation hospital on the grounds of the University of Canberra (UC) and is part of the CHS's planned network of health facilities designed to meet the needs of our ageing and growing population.

The UCH is a 140 bed sub- acute rehabilitation hospital providing inpatient rehabilitation, aged care rehabilitation, mental health rehabilitation and outpatient and community-based rehabilitation services. actions and remains accountable in providing patient care.

This position is based at UCH and is responsible for clinical coordination after hours across all wards. The After-Hours Clinical Nurse Coordinator (AHCNC) plays an integral role in the first medical response team (Hospital Emergency Response Officers, HEROs).

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

• Manage the clinical area with respect to the safety, appropriateness and efficiency of patient care, with particular attention to patient deterioration situations.
• Manage and lead UCH emergency responses as a member of the Hospital Emergency Response Officers (HERO) team. Including collaboration with the medical officers and providing leadership to staff in a medical emergency
• Ensure initial and timely investigation, management, and reporting of adverse events after hours. Work closely with the After-Hours Hospital Manager to maintain effective patient flow across the service
• Provide leadership and support for situations where conflict arises between staff, patients, family and members of the public
• Provide clinical governance, leadership and participate in the development and implementation of appropriate policies and guidelines, which align with the National Safety and Quality Health Care Standards
• Provide educational through the coordination and delivery of training and assessment programs for nursing staff.
• Participate in, and advocate for, quality improvement and research in clinical practice.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Specific competencies include but are not limited to the following.

• Strong leadership skills and role modelling behaviours consistent with CHS vision and values
• A strong focus on person centered care and a commitment to quality outcomes
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive and initiative

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

Essential

• Registered or eligible for registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Desirable

• Hold Intermediate or Advance Life Support Certification
• Post graduate qualifications in health management and/or nursing
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Specific experience includes but is not limited to the following.

Essential

• Five (5) years (8550 hours) post graduate hours of practice worked in direct or indirect roles (inclusive of 7 weeks annual leave per year)
• Or
• Completion of a relevant post graduate certificate and four (4) years (6840 hours) worked in direct or indirect roles
• Prior experience in acute and/or Rehab nursing.

Desirable

• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.
• Current drivers licence.

• 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.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work. This position is Monday to Sunday evening shifts only.

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 ability at an advanced level of nursing practice, and demonstrated understanding of contemporary leadership, patient flow and clinical management in the hospital environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment in developing solutions to clinical practice dilemmas and complex patient management problems, that are both practical and in accordance with the governing statutory regulations policies and standard operating procedures.
3. Demonstrated excellence in communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills which enhances organisational requirements as well as partnerships with the organisation’s key stakeholders.
4. Proven commitment to promote a positive organisational culture that values professional development, clinical teaching, quality improvement projects and research in the clinical environment.
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.

Administrative	Frequency
Telephone use	Frequently
General computer use	Frequently
Extensive keying/data entry	Frequently
Graphical/analytical based	Occasionally
Sitting at a desk	Frequently
Standing for long periods	Occasionally

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

Physical demands	Frequency
Distance walking (large buildings or inter-building transit)	Frequently
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	Never
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	Never
Excessive noise	Occasionally
Low lighting	Occasionally
Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological.	Never
Slippery or uneven surfaces	Occasionally

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