Position overview

Paediatrics at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children provides holistic, evidence-based quality health care and advocacy for all children and adolescents up to their 16th birthday from the ACT and surrounding areas. The service is child and family centred, as we understand that the family is central to the successful delivery of health care. We believe in respect for each child and family and their cultural and religious needs. Each person is an individual with the right to dignity and privacy.

The paediatric unit includes:

• Medical and surgical wards
• High care ward
• Adolescent ward
• Inpatient Adolescent Mental Health Services
• Day Surgery and Outpatient clinics
• Hospital in the Home

Successful candidates are provided ongoing education and training opportunities. You will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team that will work with you to expand and develop your clinical skills to care for the community within Canberra and surrounding regions.

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 paediatric 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 Paediatrics 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.

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 practice and improved health outcomes for Paediatric patients.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, families and other health care professionals.
• Proven commitment to professional development and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• 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.