Position overview

The Department of Neonatology is the only tertiary level 5-6 neonatal unit in the ACT and surrounding NSW. It includes Intensive Care, Special Care, ACT NETS retrieval service, Newborn and Parent Support Service and NICU Growth and Development Clinic.  NICU and SCN have 29 funded beds with the growth capacity of 34 beds.  There are approximately 3,800 births per year in CHWC, and 700 neonatal admissions to the Unit.  The facility offers individualized family centred care in a developmentally appropriate and technologically state-of-the-art environment.

NICU and SCN are family integrated and developmentally care focused units with staff who work closely to achieve excellent outcomes for the neonates and families in our care. You will be well supported by our Clinical Support Nurse and Clinical Development Nurses.

Duties

Under limited direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will perform the role of Registered Nurse Level 1. You will:

1. Provide direct patient care within an ethical and professional framework around a neonatology environment.
2. Practice in accordance with the relevant legislation.
3. Practice in a way that acknowledges the dignity, culture, values, beliefs & rights of individuals & or groups.
4. Advocate for individuals and or groups & their rights for nursing care within the organisational & management structure.
5. Understand and practice within own scope of practice.
6. Integrates nursing and health care knowledge, skills & attitudes to provide safe & effective nursing care.
7. Integrates organisational policy & guidelines with professional standards.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

About you

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

• Strong organisational skills, including simultaneously managing and prioritising multiple issues, with a high degree of drive.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
• An ability to work respectfully in partnership with a range of stakeholders while simultaneously demonstrating leadership.

In addition to a commitment to work, health and safety (WH&S) and contributing to the CHS positive patient focus displaying behaviours consistent with the organisational values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of one years’ experience working professionally in Neonatology is preferred.
• The successful applicant will need to be for weekend and 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.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening & vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.
• Be available rotational shift work roster which includes weekends and night duty.

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.

• Proven commitment and competency in the provision of nursing care that promotes best professional practice and improved health outcomes within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of flexibility and skills to provide a high standard of care within a range of disciplines with a proven commitment to professional development with an understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Services.  Standards and Quality Improvement processes and the ability to reflect on practice.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills reflecting professional and organisational standards.
• 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.

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.