JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

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1 Central Northern Adelaide Health Service LYELL McEWIN HOSPITAL JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Position Title: Nursing Director Nursing & Midwifery Education Classification Code: Registered Nurse/Midwife (Level 5.2) Division: Branch: Lyell McEwin Hospital Type of Appointment: Section: o Ongoing Position Number: o Temporary Position Created: o Other Term Job & Person Specification Approval CE or delegate / / JOB SPECIFICATION PREAMBLE Underpinning the Lyell McEwin Hospital s Strategic Directions are the agreed values that reflect trust, respect and integrity for every individual. These values drive how we conduct our business and how we behave. It is important that we incorporate the values into our behaviour systems and processes. 1. Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to the organisation's goals: The Nursing Director NURSING & MIDWIFERY EDUCATION use their clinical knowledge and experience to provide strategic and operational leadership, governance, and direction for nursing/midwifery services for a specified Division and/or Function in a General, Specialised, or Tertiary Hospital and/or corporate leadership in nursing or midwifery practice. These roles balance and integrate strategic and operational perspectives within a specified span of appointment. The Nursing Director- NURSING & MIDWIFERY EDUCATION accepts accountability for the governance and practice standards of nurses/midwives; the development and effectiveness of systems to support, evaluate and consistently improve nursing/midwifery practice and healthy work environments, and the cost effective provision of health services within their span of appointment. The Service Division and/or Functional Service Nursing or Midwifery Director will; SEPTEMBER 2009 Page 1 of 6

2 - Provide corporate professional nursing/midwifery advice, leadership, and management for a specified service division or function by typically; - Providing corporate management of specified functional services within the Lyell McEwin Hospital. 2. Reporting/Working Relationships (to whom the person reports, staff for whom the person is responsible and other significant connections and working relationships within the organisation). The Nursing Director: Reports to Director of Nursing, Midwifery & Patient Care Services for professional nursing issues, performance development and standards of nursing practices. Maintains close collaborative working relationships with all level 5 Nursing and Midwifery Directors. Responsible for the management of all level 3 and 4 Nurses and or Midwives with in the span of the position. Maintains cooperative and productive working relationships within all members of the health care team 3. Special Conditions. (such as non-metropolitan location, travel requirements, etc) The appointee may be subject to a Criminal History Check prior to confirmation of appointment. The incumbent is required to enter into an annual performance agreement for the achievement of (specific or service or program) outcomes. 4. Statement of Key Outcomes and Activities (group into major areas of responsibility/activity and list in descending order of importance - continue on next page) 4.1 Ensuring the provision of professional high quality health care aimed at improving patient/client health outcomes by: Initiating and/or overseeing innovations, systemic change processes, and co-ordination of responses to nursing/midwifery practice and health service needs within span of control; Integrating contemporary information and research evidence with personal knowledge and experience to support executive level decision making; Implementing the corporate administrative and risk management frameworks within frame of responsibility; Providing strategic leadership for innovation, change processes, and coordinated responses to emerging service and workforce needs within span of control; 4.2 Ensures the efficient and effective management of the nursing and midwifery services by; Contributing to and implementing the corporate nursing/midwifery professional practice framework established by the Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Patient Care Services. Undertaking financial budgeting and management within a culture of due diligence; Developing and guiding the use of information systems to inform decision making, and manage practice; Overseeing human resource systems implementation including processes and standards of nursing/midwifery staff recruitment, performance, development and retention. Leading, coaching, coordinating and supporting direct reports; Leading the establishment of healthy working environments, respectful relationships and learning cultures across span of appointment; Statement of Key outcomes and Activities (Continued) SEPTEMBER 2009 Page 2 of 6

3 4.3 Contributes to the achievement of professional expertise through the maintenance of ongoing personal professional development/continuing education: Holding a contemporary professional practice portfolio containing professional development evidence commensurate with the level of autonomy, authority and influence expected of the role. 4.4 In addition the Nursing or Midwifery Director Service Division and/or Functional Service may be required to; Manage or oversee an organisational portfolio or long term and/or significant project; Provide management of services other than nursing/midwifery. 4.5 Health Unit to insert any local generic statements related to Requirements for participation in Counter Disaster activities Requirements related to Equal Opportunities and Occupational Health Safety and Welfare 4.5 Contribute to the health and safety of themselves, fellow employees and clients by: Acting in accordance with their responsibilities under the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare legislation: Ensuring all staff have an understanding of their responsibilities under Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare legislation: Ensuring staff are wearing personal protective equipment and clothing if required by the nature of the work; Reporting incidents, work injuries and potential work hazards; Developing safe working procedures Responding to employees concerns and enquiries on health and safety, whether they be made directly or through Health and safety representatives Understanding and adhering to operating policies, procedures and safety rules; 4.6 Demonstrate responsibility and commitment to Infection Control policy by using Standard Precautions strategies and actions as outlined in the Lyell McEwin Hospital Infection Control Manual 4.7 Provides transformational leadership to achieve the strategic goals of the organisation by: Inspiring staff towards a shared vision Espousing the Lyell McEwin Hospital nursing values that guide our behaviour towards each other, the decisions we make and how we provide our services; Trust Being transparent in the way we work Integrity Being true to yourself Respect Being consistent both publicly and privately Valuing diversity Applauding ideas Recognition of everyone s contribution Acting as a role model of expected nursing leadership behaviours; - Enables and empowers staff, - Celebrates success and recognises staff for their achievements, - Fair and equitable in support of staff, - Provides challenges to the work - Builds collaborative relationships with Medical staff, Allied Health and Business consultants. Working collaboratively with the Nursing Director to develop and monitor the strategic and annual operating plans for the Service ensuring plans are aligned with the corporate vision and strategic direction; Representing the Division s interest in Corporate activities/committees; Contributing to the promotion of nursing and the hospital by establishing external networks and participating in nursing and corporate promotional activities; Statement of Key outcomes and Activities (Continued) SEPTEMBER 2009 Page 3 of 6

4 Collaborating in the development and implementation of policies, objectives and criteria for standards of care across Lyell McEwin Hospital; Maintaining an effective communication system which fosters a patient centred, outcome focused approach; Acting in accordance with the profession Code of Conduct and Ethics; Accepting accountability for own actions and activities delegated to others. Approved by Line Manager: / / Acknowledged by Occupant: / / SEPTEMBER 2009 Page 4 of 6

5 PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Those characteristics considered absolutely necessary) Educational/Vocational Qualifications (include only those listed in Commissioner s Standard 2, Attachment C as an essential qualification for the specified classification group) Registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of South Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills: (related to the job description and expressed in a way which allows objective assessment): Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation. Demonstrated ability to manage a service including resource management. Demonstrated flexibility, innovation and creativity which can be applied to the hospital setting, particularly in regards to the provision of nursing services. Experience Experience in leading services or organisations through times of extensive change Experience in applying contemporary management processes and practices in a health care setting Experience in leading quality improvement initiatives in health care settings Experience in managing large numbers of staff from various multidisciplinary backgrounds. Knowledge Comprehensive understanding of relevant Acts and Standards such as Code of Professional Conduct, Public Employment Code of Conduct, Nurses Act 1999, the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council (ANMC) National Competencies for the Registered and Enrolled Nurse and Midwives in Recommended Domains. Knowledge and understanding of legislative responsibilities for OHS&W, Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation and Equal Opportunity. Knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems as applied to a hospital setting. Knowledge of contemporary nursing/midwifery and health care issues. SEPTEMBER 2009 Page 5 of 6

6 DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS (To distinguish between applicants who have met all essential requirements) Educational/Vocational Qualifications ((include only those listed in Commissioner s Standard 2, Attachment C, as an essential qualification for the specified classification group) Post graduate studies in nursing, midwifery, health services management, health administration or human services relevant to the area of practice. Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills: (related to the job description and expressed in a way which allows objective assessment): Ability to contribute to the achievement of best practice by facilitating the development and application of relevant research findings. Experience Experience in facilitating health research and applying beneficial results to the area of practice. Knowledge Other Details SEPTEMBER 2009 Page 6 of 6