Position overview

• Relief Pool
• General Medical/Surgical
• Paediatrics
• Perioperative Services
• Critical Care Areas (ICU, CCU, ED)
• Mental Health Services
• Cancer Services
• Medical Imaging
• Outpatient Departments
• Rehabilitation and Aged Care
• Acute Care of the Elderly
• New Graduate Programs

Duties

Under limited direction of your manager, you will perform duties as a Enrolled Nurse Level 1 in an acute care service. You will:

1. Assist in the provision of comprehensive direct nursing care, within the scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse, under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse.
2. Provide patient centred care within an ethical and professional framework.
3. Practice in accordance with the relevant legislation.
4. Practice in a way that acknowledges the dignity, culture, values, beliefs, and rights of individuals and/or groups.
5. Advocate for individuals and or groups and their rights for nursing care within the organisational and management structure.
6. Understand and practices within own scope of practice.
7. Integrate nursing and health care knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe and effective nursing care.
8. Integrate organisational policy and guidelines with professional standards.
9. 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

To be successful in this position, it is expected that the successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Ability to prioritise, work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
• High level communication skills and the ability to think critically.

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

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Completed successful graduation in the diploma of nursing within the last year.
• 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.
• Candidates must have working rights in Australia, to apply.
• 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.

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. Describe how you have used well developed communication and interpersonal skills to ensure effective patient care
2. You make a medication error. What do you do?  How do you keep your patient safe when administering medications?
3. You are feeling overwhelmed with the high acuity of your patient allocation. What resources and strategies can you use to help you get through your shift
4. Demonstrate your understanding of, and adherence to, NSQHS Standards and WHS at Canberra Health Services
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.