Position Overview

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care. The RN will be required to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and provide support, guidance and education to patients and their families.

Duties

Under limited direction of the ED Clinical Manager you will perform .You will:

1. Provide direct patient care within an ethical and professional framework.
2. Practice in accordance with the relevant legislation.
3. Practice in a way that acknowledges the dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights of individuals and/or groups.
4. Advocate for individuals and/or groups and their rights for nursing care within the organisational and management structure.
5. Understand and practice within your own scope of practice.
6. Integrate nursing and health care knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe and effective nursing care.
7. Integrates organisational policy and guidelines with professional standards.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
9. 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

1. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
2. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
3. High level leadership skills.
4. High level communication skills and the ability to critically think.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A minimum of 1 year post graduate experience.
• Hold a Post Graduate qualification in Emergency Nursing or equivalent or be working towards one.  Alternatively commit to completing the internal Emergency Nursing Transition program within 12 months of commencing the role.
• The successful applicant will need to work a rotating roster including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality nursing care in accordance with the ANMC National Competency Standards for a Registered Nurse.
• 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.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

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)

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.