Position overview

The Division of Surgery is responsible for delivering inpatient and outpatients surgical services. The Division includes Surgical Bookings and Pre-Admission Clinic, Anaesthesia, Pain Management Unit, Operating Theatres, Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit, Day Surgery Unit and Admissions / Extended Day Surgery Unit, specialist surgical ward areas, medical and nursing Outpatient services, Shock Trauma Service, Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit and Intensive Care Unit.

Anaesthetic Registered Nurses are members of the multidisciplinary team and have a key role in caring for patients at engaging in surgical services at CHS.

Duties

Under limited direction of the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will perform the following duties and responsibilities. You will:

1. 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.
2. Provides patient care in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards, and organisational policy within the professional scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
3. Maintain required clinical core competencies and skills, access appropriate education and staff development opportunities.
4. Participate in risk assessment, incident and accident reporting and staff development activities such education, policy review and Quality activities, the preceptorship of other staff members and an annual performance review, that aim at improving the level of service to patients and the department.
5. Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues utilising well developed verbal, written and technological skills.
6. Maintain and promote safe clinical practice and adhere to Infection Control principles and practices.
7. 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:

1. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
2. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• 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. Please provide a response in no more than 2 pages.

1. Proven ability to provide comprehensive, client focused patient care within an ethical, professional, and quality framework.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
3. Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff utilising well developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
4. Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development, participation in staff development activities and annual performance review.
5. 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.

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.