West Gippsland Healthcare Group POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION NURSING COORDINATOR DATE SEPTEMBER 2009 DIVISION NURSING NEXT REVIEW DATE SEPTEMBER 2012 AREA NURSING ADMINISTRATION JOB GRADE 5 RESPONSIBLE TO DIRECTOR OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY POSITION NUMBER COST CENTRE P0700 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AS PER THE NURSES (VICTORIAN PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR) AWARD 2000 HOURS OF DUTY AS PER CONTRACT POSITION SUMMARY: The Nursing Coordinator position is recognised as a key management/leadership position managing the day to day operations and bed management of the Healthcare Group and providing leadership in achieving, upholding and fulfilling the organisations vision, mission and values. In addition the Nursing Coordinator will also coordinate nursing and ancillary services to ensure that the highest standard of patient care, within available resources, is provided in collaboration with clinical nurses at all times. The Nursing Coordinator will be a professional role model, providing leadership, which is collaborative, consultative, innovative and responsible in its style. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: To function effectively in this role, the Registered Nurse should have substantial post registration experience in nursing management and preferably hold tertiary qualifications in nursing or is working towards one. Highly developed interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to problem solve, appropriately confront issues, motivate others and foster collaborative working relationships with all disciplines are essential. The Registered Nurse is able to demonstrate resource management with a proven ability in leadership, a sound knowledge of trends in practice and experience in initiating improvements and continually evaluating patient care. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: The Nursing Coordinator reports to the Director of Nursing & Midwifery and maintains effective lines of communication with other senior nursing staff and Nurse Unit Managers to ensure effective and efficient nursing services are provided. The Nursing Coordinator maintains effective lines of communication and liaises and collaborates with staff in other disciplines and service areas within the Healthcare Group. A close working relationship with General Practitioners, VMOs, Aged Care ADON, Allied Health Professionals and Home Based Services is essential. The Nursing Coordinator represents Nursing Services in relevant internal and external forums.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESULT AREAS: Leadership And Management Co-ordinates the day to day management of the Nursing Services. Facilitates patient bed management and care in accordance with hospital procedures, policies and statutory regulations. Ensures organisation s admission and discharge principles and policy are adhered to. Fosters teamwork and problem solving, and reinforces a learning culture embracing the Vision, Values and Mission of the Healthcare Group. Contributes to the development and evaluation of the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Services. In conjunction with the Nurse Unit Managers develops and maintains operational policies, procedures and guidelines that enable the departments to function in an organised and efficient manner. Delegate s appropriate and adequate authority to immediate nursing mangers, allowing for sufficient freedom of action and decision making to manage areas of responsibility. Resource Management Works closely with the Nurse Unit Managers and fosters the personal and professional development of nurses offering support and recognition initiatives. Fosters and promotes a motivational climate that encourages staff growth, self-development and job satisfaction. Assists in analysing key performance indicators for resource management to ensure West Gippsland Healthcare Group is adequately resourced with nursing employees of adequate knowledge, skill and ability. Manages within the constraints of industrial, Award and legislative requirements. Continuum Of Care Liaise with the Elective Surgery Access Coordinator, Patient Bookings Clerk and Operating Room Manager to ensure elective surgery and bed management is in accordance with the WGHG elective surgery and Department of Health policies. Develops and promotes systems which allow for consistent evaluation of nursing care based on the current concepts of evidenced based ethical and legal frameworks. Advises and implements if necessary changes in the patient care practices as indicated by the results of Quality Improvement programs and current research findings. Acts as a consultant to nursing staff and assists in innovative program development that embraces transition for patients into their home environment from their episode of care in the acute setting. Utilises appropriate resources within the Hospital and Nursing Services to provide consultation, education, technical and information services as needed to self, staff or patients. Collaborates with health practitioners utilising specific support services to maintain optimal patient care.
Safe Practice And Environment Responds to all codes and undertakes the role of Emergency Controller and liaises with the Emergency Control Team. Ensures that equipment and supplies meet required standards for safe patient care provision. Understands the principles of Clinical Risk Management (CRM). Ensures accident, incidents and sentinel events are reported, actioned and evaluated appropriately using Riskman Supports the measures in place, which ensure compliance with risk management programs, safety procedures and legislative requirements. Ensures supervision and implementation of recommended infection control policies and procedure within the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. Continuous Improvement Assists with the development and implementation of Quality Clinical Improvement programs. Utilises evaluation methodology and audits findings to maintain and improve standards of nursing care to patients. Promotes and participates in pilot studies and research designed to improve patient care. Continually examines current research in nursing and health care. Promotes a spirit of inquiry regarding existing nursing practice and the development and testing of new approaches to nursing care. Personal Development Identifies goals for professional self-development and seeks continuing education opportunities to attain these goals. Membership of committees and evaluation of their performance. Works within scope of practice and maintains own continuing professional development through involvement in nursing organisations, reading nursing literature, attending seminars and disseminating this information to colleagues. Participates in self-evaluation through performance appraisal six monthly after appointment and then annually using My Work Plan. Framework Performance shall be in line with guidelines of job description and as follows: Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. Hospital Philosophy and Objectives. Nursing Division Philosophy and Objectives. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Nurses (Victorian Public Health Sector) Award.
INDICATORS/EVIDENCE Leadership and Management Bed management maintaining WEIS program, Palliative Care, GEM and Interim Care targets Attends Cooinda Lodge and liaises with Andrew House daily Liaises with outlying areas Oncology, Haemodialysis, Consulting Rooms and Midwifery programs Operating Room theatre cancellation due to bed availability Nursing Services KPI Program Policy and Procedure reviews and updates Business plan outcomes Resource Management Nursing Services KPI Program Ratios, skills and ability reviews on staff Industrial Relations outcomes Continuum of Care Innovative Care Programs Evidence based Ethical Practices Safe Practice and Environment CRM incident/ events CRM programs Riskman Register of notification to Support Services Personal Development Ongoing education program enrolments Attend external forums Active participation of committees Key Selection Criteria: Mandatory: Registered Nurse with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration. Substantial post registration experience and nursing management experience. Post Graduate qualifications in nursing / appropriate discipline or working towards the same or similar tertiary qualification. Broad based knowledge of health industry and nursing issues. Demonstrated effectiveness as a manager with proven ability to develop, plan and meet strategic operational objectives. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and problem solving skills. Capacity to be an effective member of the Senior Nursing Management Team. Stimulates constructive debate and supports nursing managers and colleagues in the achievement of objectives.
Condition of Employment: In Accordance with the Nurses (Victorian Public Health Sector) Award 2000 and 2012-2016 EBA and any associated Certified Agreement and subject to the By Laws of WGHG and to any such policies as may apply. Hours of work as per contract Criminal Records Certificate (Police Check) Code of conduct Position Grade 5 (ZB5) Cost Centre P0700 SIGNED: WITNESS: DATE: NURSING COORDINATOR