Position Title: Registered Nurse. Reports to: Nurse Unit Manager. The structure:

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1 Position Description Central Gippsland Health Service Service: Nursing Position Title: Registered Nurse Classification level: YP2-YP11 The Service: Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS) is the major provider of health and residential aged care services in the wellington Shire with more than 70 acute beds: 180 high and low care residential aged care beds, as well as 15 independent living units. Acute services are situated at Sale (incorporating an Operating Suite, Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, Obstetrics, Level 2 Nursery and Paediatric services) with some acute beds located at Maffra and Heyfield. CGHS is an integrated health service providing a wide range of primary health and community support services; including Home and Community Care (HACC) throughout the Shire of wellington with community centres at Maffra, Sale, Heyfield, Rosedale and Loch Sport, and residential services at Sale, Maffra and Heyfield. Reports to: Nurse Unit Manager The structure: Director of Nursing Nurse Unit Manager Registered Nurse Grade 2 Approximately 900 staff fill the equivalent of 620 Full Time positions. Decision making / delegation This position is at operational level and will have input into planning and decision making processes as part of the service team. The position reports to the Nurse unit Manager who holds a delegated authority to the level of Department Head/Manager in accordance with CGHS Instrument of Delegation. The work context: Registered Nurses work as part of the health care team to advocate for and facilitate the involvement of individuals, their families and significant others in planning and evaluating care and progress towards health outcomes. The purpose of the position: The position scope is to provide clinical and aged care to patients across all settings within CGHS including acute inpatient, outpatient and residential aged care whilst achieving and maintaining high standards of quality care and service, reliability and safety, upholding and fulfilling the organizations vision, mission and values. This will occur within the principles of care coordination, where patients/clients/residents have access to a highly coordinated health care and community support system. Page 1 of 7

2 The key responsibilities of the role: Specific Responsibilities Provide patient-centred nursing care include recognition of normal and abnormal in assessment, intervention and evaluation of individual health and functional status. Support patient, client and community participation in decisions in all aspects of the service. Monitor the impact of nursing care and maintain ongoing communication with the nurse in charge regarding the health and functional status of individuals. Use critical and reflective thinking skills in contributing to decision making which includes reporting changes in health and functional status and individual responses to health care interventions. Provide support and comfort, assisting with activities of daily living to achieve an optimal level of independence, and providing for emotional needs of individuals. Participate in interdisciplinary assessment and service delivery planning process consistent and support care coordination across the care settings. Use information technology with regard to the application of health care technology Function in accordance with legislation, CGHS and professional policies and procedures affecting registered nursing practice. Support the development of and comply with organisational and service level policies and procedures pertinent to registered nursing practice. Identify and report breaches of law, policies and procedures related to nursing practice to line manager, nursing authorities or other appropriate authority. Maintain an effective process of care when confronted with differing values and beliefs. Liaise with others to ensure that the rights of individuals/ groups are maintained. Liaise with others to ensure that the spiritual, emotional and cultural needs of individuals/groups are met. Contribute to the provision of relevant health care information to individuals and groups. Consult with other members of the health care team to facilitate the provision of accurate information to, protect rights of, and enable informed decisions by, individuals and groups. Contribute to the review of care plans in conjunction with individuals/groups. Accurately collect and report data regarding the health and functional status of individuals and groups. Participate in evaluation of progress of individuals and groups toward expected outcomes and reformulation of care plans. Implement planned nursing care to achieve identified outcomes. Participate in team meetings and case conferences. Ensure communication, reporting and documentation are timely and accurate. Organise workload to facilitate planned nursing care for individuals and groups. Prioritise the delivery of nursing care to individuals/groups. Contribute to the health education of individuals or groups to maintain and promote health. Generic Responsibilities Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate integrated person-centred care leading to timely and effective client discharge. Actively participate in quality activities and accreditation processes in accordance with standard practice. Manage OH&S consistent with overall OH&S programs, policies and procedures within CGHS and also: look after your own health; look out for the health and safety of others in the workplace; follow safe work practices; report hazards and injuries; participate in agency health promotion initiatives and support healthy lifestyle choices for staff Contribute extensively to the development of an annual capability development plan designed to support you to: Page 2 of 7

3 achieve your personal goals and objectives; live ethically within your personal value system; and enthusiastically support CGHS to achieve our strategic and service delivery goals and objectives Support patient, client and community participation in decisions in all aspects of the service Work within agency policies, procedures and code of conduct Participate in mandatory education as it relates to your specific roles and responsibilities. This may include: Fire Safety Manual Handling / Back Care Minimal/No Lift (As appropriate) CPR (As appropriate) Infection Control as it relates to the employees designated work role Others Typical work schedule: Covering all shifts (day, evening, night, weekdays, weekends and public holidays) as stated in individual contract Key Issue / Strategy Population health planning Workforce Capability Acute Services Sustainability Sustainability of Specialist Medical Services Care coordination Koori wellbeing Cultural and linguistic diversity(cald) HACC Competitiveness Business Units Medical Imaging Business Units Linen Service Building Infrastructure Junior Medical Staff Accommodation Relationship to Strategic Plan: Level of responsibility Contribute to the evidence base relating to population health planning. Participate in workforce capability planning for you and for others within your workgroup. Support your own and others capability development, including providing learning support within your work group. Contribute to continuous improvement and quality of care pathways for patients receiving care at CGHS. Participate in organizational structures and processes that puts the patient at the centre of care and ensures a timely, effective, efficient, supported and integrated response from CGHS. Support the medical workforce by working collaboratively with them. Support the position of CGHS and participate in Care Coordination process,including identification, implementation and evaluation of care coordination enhancing the health and wellbeing of people with chronic illness and complex care needs. Support and assist CGHS to take affirmative action with regard to Aboriginal and Tories Strait Islanders. Advocate and support service delivery needs as directed. Ensure patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds experience equitable access to services to maximize their health and well-being. Ensure residents from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds experience equitable access to services to maximize their health and well-being. Page 3 of 7

4 Energy Efficiency Promotes efficient use of resources though effective decision making to minimize waste. Qualifications: Registered Nurse holding current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia Required experience / other (not covered by leadership and technical capabilities) Clear Police check Clear working with children check (if applicable) Leadership Capabilities THINKS CREATIVELY AND SOLVES PROBLEMS EFFECTIVELY Understands the work area s direction and how it delivers its service Links own work to the health service s work priorities Applies creative approaches to issues and problems. Shows judgement, intelligence and common-sense. ACHIEVES RESULTS Responds to client needs and organizes resources Shares expertise and uses technology effectively Adapts to and implements change Delivers on intended results. DEMONSTRATES PERSONAL DRIVE AND INTEGRITY Demonstrates professionalism and acts ethically Engages with risk and shows personal courage and resilience Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development. COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY Communicates clearly Listens, understands and adapts to the audience Negotiates effectively. WORKS PRODUCTIVELY WITH OTHERS Builds internal and external relationships Values individual differences and diversity Works co-operatively Guides people Page 4 of 7

5 Technical Capabilities Specific Capabilities Please insert further specific clinical knowledge and skills required for the position which may be taken from Bachelor or Diploma of Nursing or midwifery or relevant professional body. Generic Nursing Capabilities (Mapped to the ANMC National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse) Professional Practice Knowledge of and experience in specific relevant professional bodies applicable to your clinical areas of expertise. For example: Aged Care Act, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Aged Care Funding Instrument ACORN Operating Room Nurses ACCCN-Critical Care Nurses CENA-Emergency Nurses CNSA- Cancer Nurses Practises in accordance with legislation affecting nursing practice and health care Fulfils the duty of care Recognises and responds appropriately to unsafe or unprofessional practice Practises within a professional and ethical nursing framework Critical Thinking and Analysis Practises within an evidence-based framework Participates in ongoing professional development of self and others Provision and Coordination of Care Conducts a comprehensive and systematic nursing assessment Plans nursing care in consultation with individuals/groups, significant others and the interdisciplinary health care team Provides comprehensive, safe and effective evidence - based nursing care to achieve identified individual/group health outcomes Evaluates progress towards expected individual/group health outcomes in consultation with individuals/groups, significant others and interdisciplinary health care team Plans discharge in consultation with multidisciplinary team Collaborative and Therapeutic Practice Establishes, maintains and appropriately concludes therapeutic relationships Collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide comprehensive nursing care Generic Capabilities Care Coordination Understand the general concepts of an ageing population, chronic disease, ambulatory care sensitive conditions, and response from the health and aged care sector Has knowledge of general concepts of care coordination, multidisciplinary teams and interdisciplinary processes Understands general care coordination processes as they relate to your care setting Understands and supports intake role and streamlined service booking systems with regard to your service Understands and supports person centered care as it applies to patient/client determined goals, assessment, care planning and multidisciplinary service delivery planning Effectively accesses service directory to provide information and access service for people Page 5 of 7

6 Understands concepts of and provides targeted health promotion and health coaching for clients/patients Completes or contributes to the completion of the initial needs identification/assessment and other relevant tools Continuous Improvement (mapped to: BSBFLM309C) Continuously looks for and contributes to continuous improvement opportunities. Understands and effectively uses CGHS Riskman Q quality improvement system. Contribute to OHS Processes and Workplace Safety (mapped to: HLTOHS300B) Understand the importance of, and work in accordance with OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice. Maintains CGHS OH&S system within responsibility areas. Maintains procedures for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risk, including using Riskman, incident reporting and risk management system. Maintains a quality OH&S management system. Communicate effectively about safe work practices within your service team environment. Contribute and evaluate risk control activities within your service area. Implement emergency response procedures within the scope of your training and competence. Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development (mapped to: BSBWOR301A) Commits to on-going professional and capability development consistent with the CGHS Workforce Capability Framework. Access, complete and record your professional development opportunities. Ensure that you have read the Strategic Plan for CGHS and participate in the development of a workforce capable of meeting the services delivery and strategic goals and objectives. Facilitate Responsible Behaviour (mapped to: CHCCS401B) Effectively demonstrated behavior in accordance with CGHS policies and procedures in relation to role responsibilities, inclusive of organizational requirements, for example: Access, Use and Disclosure of Information Equal Opportunity Whistleblowers Protection Dispute Resolution Grievance Procedure Workplace Bullying and Harassment The Privacy Principles Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees Manage your own behavior in a way which enables sustained performance and an appropriate work/life balance. Actively supports CGHS organizational culture through role modeling CGHS organisational values. Service Excellence (mapped to: CHCCS311C & HLTCSD201C) Shown knowledge and commitment to excellent customer service. Achieves high levels of service excellence. Communicates and Works Effectively within the Health Environment (mapped to: HLTHIR301B) Expressed an understanding of what is expected in relation to written and verbal communication within the work area and ensures communications contain necessary information to achieve their purpose. Showed professional empathy. Perform and Comply with Mandatory Competencies as relates to your Role Responsibilities, which may include: Fire Safety (mapped to: FPICOR2204B) Page 6 of 7

7 Manual Handling/Back care (mapped to: HLTHSE204C) Minimal/No Lift (mapped to: HLTHSE204C) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (mapped to: HLTCPR201B) Infection Control (mapped to HLTIN301C) Other I confirm that I have read and understand the above information and that this document forms part of my contract of employment. Employee s Name: Employee s Signature: Date: Director s signature: Date: Page 7 of 7