02LN2_Endoscopy Nurse

Position Overview

Duties

Under limited direction of the Endoscopy Clinical Nurse Consultant you will perform the role of a Registered Nurse including:

1. Provide patient care within ethical and professional boundaries in complex situations as part of a multidisciplinary team.
2. Practice in accordance with the relevant legislation and professional standard for respective classification.
3. Undertake clinically based training with commitment to acquiring and maintaining knowledge, skills and competencies.
4. Advocate for individuals and/or groups and their rights for nursing care within the organizational and management structure in ways that consistently place the patient in the centre of care delivery.
5. Integrate nursing and health care knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe and effective nursing care to achieve a shared goal of good service.
6. Participate and assist in research and/or quality projects that have a positive impact on patient outcomes, including evaluation of the project’s objectives and outcomes.
7. Maintain and promote safe clinical practice and adhere to Infection Control principles and practices.
8. Undertake other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of high-quality person and family centred, safe and high-quality patient care.

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

• Strong organisational skills with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and adapt quickly to a changing environment.
• Ability to respond to and prioritise competing and often urgent requests in a calm and efficient manner while also maintaining high work standards and accuracy.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• In addition to a commitment to work, health and safety (WH&S) and contributing to the CHS positive patient focus displaying behaviours consistent with the organisational values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• 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

• Previous clinical Endoscopy experience.
• A proactive and enthusiastic willingness to learn.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:.

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• 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.

1. Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience in the implementation of high-quality clinical care utilising the nursing process.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues utilising well-developed (clear, concise, and accurate) verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in education and training activities relevant to the field of clinical practice.
4. Demonstrated organisational skills and problem-solving abilities to ensure effective, efficient, and appropriate decision making when planning and implementing health care.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) 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.

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.