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1. Award

Nurses (Victorian Health Services) Award 2000

Nurses (Victorian Public Sector) Multiple Business Agreement 2007-11. 2. Classification

As per Award

3. Terms of Employment

 In accordance with the contract of employment, with performance review in 3 months after commencement date, and 12 monthly or as agreed.

 All employees are required to provide a current Police Record check..  A Smoke Free Organisation from 2010.

4. Responsible to

Director of Nursing Services via the Nurse Unit Manager 5. Qualifications / Certificates Required

▪ Registered Nurse (RN) Division 2, holding current practicing certificate in the state of Victoria

6. Key Responsibilities

▪ Acts under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide safe and competent nursing care in the clinical area to which he/she is assigned.

▪ To work collaboratively with other health team members in the delivery of care.

▪ To accurately, clearly and promptly communicate to the NUM all aspects of patient care, changes to staff/patient needs or potential/actual hazards to a safe working environment according to stated policies and ethico-legal standards.

▪ To accurately, legibly and promptly document such information and activities in appropriate records according to the stated policies and legal standards.

▪ To become familiar with available resources and equipment, learning to effectively, safely and efficiently use and maintain those available resources and equipment promptly reporting problems of supply/function to the NUM.

▪ To uphold the agreed standards of the profession and demonstrate accountability in his/her professional role.

▪ Participates actively in the professional and personal development.

▪ Participates in professional activities.

▪ To be familiar with and adhere to stated hospital policies and nursing procedures contributing to the maintenance of a high standard of patient/resident care.

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REGISTERED NURSE DIVISION 2 IB11-18

NURSING SERVICES DIVISION

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▪ To promote and support the health, well being and informed decision making of the patient/ residents in the provision of care.

▪ To be familiar with and practice safety and emergency procedures at all times.

▪ To maintain effective communication within the Unit.

▪ To act responsibly in terms of the environmental impact of practice and resource usage.  Responsibility to demonstrate an understanding of the manual handling requirements of the

position, which are:

Patient transfers with co-operative and unco-operative patients/residents Repositioning of patients for comfort and nutrition and other care Use of lifting machines

Use of PAT slide/slide sheets, and other movement assist devices. Pushing of wheelchairs and trolleys and relocating furniture. Note: These duties can make up to 80% of the shift

▪ Promote and support the trust that is inherent in the privileged relationship between nurses and a their patients/residents with respect to both their person and their property.

▪ Treat as confidential personal information obtained in a professional capacity.

▪ Refrain from engaging in exploitation, misinformation and misrepresentation in regard to health care products and nursing services.

▪ Promotes a positive image of the organization when interacting with patients/residents, their families, friends and visitors.

▪ Other duties as directed by the NUM

7. Competencies Required

The key competencies for this position are based on the Australian Nurses Midwifery Council (ANMC) Competency Standards for Nurses in Australia (4th Edition). The latest copy is available your reference on the Nurses Board Victoria website. http://www.nbv.org.au/web/guest/practice-standards.

▪ Computer skills or working towards same.

▪ Annual medication competency for Division II‘s with medication endorsed. ▪ Portfolio Participation.

▪ Urinary Catheterisation.

▪ Infection Control Regional Learning Package (2ndyearly).

▪ Annual competency’s:

 Manual Handling (practical and online).  Fire Training (practical and online).  Basic Life Support (practical and online)

 Medication Administration (online)–medication endorsed.  Hand Hygiene (online)

 Falls (online) Note:

The Registered Nurse Division 2 is not required to function as a sole practitioner in complex and unstable clinical situations, or beyond his/her level of competence and education, but may assist the Registered Nurse Division 1 with patient care in these areas when required.

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8. Special Attributes

▪ Well developed interpersonal skills.

▪ Good written and oral communication skills.

▪ Ability to function as a team member and work under direction.

▪ Willingness to develop both professionally and personally with further education.

9. Key Performance Indicators

▪ Effective patient allocation management

▪ High standard of documentation

▪ Evidence of assisting peers with portfolio development

▪ Evidence of professional and personal development.

10 Organisational Responsibilities

10.1 Occupational Health & Safety

The Accident Compensation Act 2004, requires that you provide information regarding any injuries or diseases you may have or have had which could be affected by the position you hold.

 To be familiar with and adhere to stated organisation policies and procedures.  To be familiar with and practice safety and emergency procedures and standards

at all times.

 To seek support and information to enhance own professional development when needed, and actively participate in continuing education and appraisal processes.  Responsible to provide recent evidence of a Manual Handling Course.

 To demonstrate accountability in his/her professional role.

10.2 Infection Control

An effective, integrated organisational wide Infection Control Program is dependent upon the support, recognition, motivation, commitment and integrity of every staff member. All staff members have a responsibility to maintain infection prevention and control knowledge levels commensurate with the requirements of the position description and to adhere to the organisation's Infection Control Prevention and Control policies and procedures at all times.

10.3 Confidentiality

Confidentiality is a matter of concern for all persons who have access to personal information about patients, clients, residents or employees of Bass Coast Regional Health. You must understand and accept that in accessing this personal information you hold a position of trust relative to this information. In recognising these responsibilities you must agree to preserve the confidential nature of this information.

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REGISTERED NURSE DIVISION 2 IB11-18

NURSING SERVICES DIVISION

19/07/10

DOC-NS-074

Qualcontdocs/positiondescripts/nursing September 2009 4

11 Organisational Relationships

Reports to Director/Associate Director of Nursing Services and Nurse Unit Manager or delegate.

Liases with:

All nursing staff within his/her area of responsibility Allied Health Staff

Radiology Staff Pharmacy Staff. Maintenance Staff. Environmental Staff.

Visiting Medical Officers within and without the district.

Observes the appropriate lines of communication in all the above relationships.

12 Personnel Reporting to this Position Personal Care Attendants (PCA) Personal Services Attendants (PSA) Ward Clerk

Orderly

Note: Statements in this Position Description are intended to reflect in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position, and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive.

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1. Award

Nurses (Victorian Health Services) Award 2000

Nurses (Victorian Public Sector) Multiple Business Agreement 2007-11. 2. Classification

As per Award

3. Terms of Employment

 In accordance with the contract of employment, with performance review in 3 months after commencement date, and 12 monthly or as agreed.

 All employees are required to provide a current Police Record Check..  A Smoke Free Organisation from 2010

4. Responsible to

Director of Nursing Services through the Nurse Unit Manager. 5. Qualifications / Certificates Required

▪ Registered Nurse (RN) Division 1, holding current practicing certificate in the state of Victoria

▪ Post Graduate qualifications in management or relevant clinical speciality or working towards same

6. Key Responsibilities

▪ Direct clinical and administrative co-ordination of the unit.

▪ Participates actively in the professional and personal development of self and colleagues.

▪ Participates in professional activities.

▪ Actively participates in the Unit's quality development activities

▪ Participates in the development of the annual Business Plan for the Unit

▪ Acts as a professional role model and mentor.

▪ Capacity to make comprehensive physical and psychological assessments.

▪ Maintains effective inter/intra departmental communication.

▪ Works in conjunction with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to provide safe and competent nursing care.

▪ Function as NUM’s delegate if absence of NUM

▪ Effectively functions in the role of the NUM in his/her absence

▪ Promotes a positive image of the organization when interacting with patients/residents, their families, friends and visitors.

▪ Assisting the Nurse Unit Manager in staffing (EFT) management, preparation and maintenance of rosters, selection and recruitment of staff, staff appraisals, staff

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▪ Assists in establishing direction, unit and organisational philosophies and policies, and takes corrective action where necessary.

▪ Assisting the Nurse Unit Manager to work within the unit budget and takes corrective action when necessary.

▪ Possess a current knowledge of health care issues and can demonstrate best practice outcomes for patient care.

 Responsibility to demonstrate an understanding of the manual handling requirements of the position, which are:

Patient transfers with co-operative and unco-operative patients/residents Repositioning of patients for comfort and nutrition and other care Use of lifting machines

Use of PAT slide/slide-sheets, and other movement assist devices. Pushing of wheelchairs and trolleys and relocating furniture. Note: These duties may take up to 80% of the shift

▪ To respect the dignity, cultural values and beliefs of patients/residents and significant others in the provision of nursing care.

▪ Promote and support the trust that is inherent in the privileged relationship between nurses and a their patients/residents with respect to both their person and their property.

▪ Treat as confidential personal information obtained in a professional capacity.

▪ Refrain from engaging in exploitation, misinformation and misrepresentation in regard to health care products. and nursing services.

▪ Undertakes technical procedures confidently and safely.

▪ Promote and provides staff education.

▪ Is able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and communicate same to other staff.

▪ Participates in and attends organisational meetings/committees.

▪ Other duties as directed by the NUM.

7. Competencies Required

The key competencies for this position are based on the Australian Nurses Midwifery Council (ANMC) Competency Standards for Nurses in Australia (4th Edition). The latest copy is available your reference on the Nurses Board Victoria website. http://www.nbv.org.au/web/guest/practice-standards.

▪ Computer skills or working towards same.

▪ Portfolio Management.

▪ Urinary Catheterisation.

▪ Infection Control Regional Learning Package (2ndyearly).

▪ Annual competency’s:

 Manual Handling (practical and online).  Fire Training (practical and online).  Basic Life Support (practical and online)  Medication Administration (online)  Hand Hygiene (online)

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Aged Care

▪ Medication Competency

▪ Single checking & Administration of medication.

Acute Care

▪ Annual Advanced Life Support Assessment.

▪ Intravenous Cannulation Competency

▪ Epidural management desirable

Emergency Department: ▪ As for Acute Care.

▪ Triage.

▪ Single Checking and Administration of Medication desirable.

8. Special Attributes

▪ Strong interpersonal skills.

▪ Good written and oral communication skills.

▪ Demonstrated leadership skills.

▪ Understanding of Casemix/RCS funding.

▪ Ability to perform as a sole practitioner.

▪ Can identify the unit’s core business.

9. Key Performance Indicators

▪ Effective shift management

▪ Effective bed management in conjunction with the Nurse Unit Manager

▪ Effective Human Resource Management.

▪ Evidence of professional and personal development.

▪ Effective unit management in conjunction with Nurse Unit Manager.

▪ Compliant with clinical competencies

10. Organisational Responsibilities

10.1 Occupational Health & Safety

The Accident Compensation Act 2004, requires that you provide information regarding any injuries or diseases you may have or have had which could be affected by the position you hold.

 To be familiar with and adhere to stated organisation policies and procedures.  To be familiar with and practice safety and emergency procedures and standards

at all times.

 To seek support and information to enhance own professional development when needed, and actively participate in continuing education and appraisal processes.

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ASSOCIATE NURSE UNIT MANAGER–YW11/YW12 NURSING SERVICES DIVISION

19/07/10

DOC-NS-085-Qualcontdocs/positiondescripts/nursing September, 2009 4

10.2 Infection Control

An effective, integrated organisational wide Infection Control Program is dependent upon the support, recognition, motivation, commitment and integrity of every staff member. All staff members have a responsibility to maintain infection prevention and control knowledge levels commensurate with the requirements of the position description and to adhere to the organisation's Infection Control Prevention and Control policies and procedures at all times.

10.3 Confidentiality

Confidentiality is a matter of concern for all persons who have access to personal information about patients, clients, residents or employees of Bass Coast Regional Health. You must understand and accept that in accessing this personal information you hold a position of trust relative to this information. In recognising these responsibilities you must agree to preserve the confidential nature of this information.

Failure to comply with this agreement may result in disciplinary action and may include the termination of your employment.

11. Organisational Relationships

Reports to Director/Associate Director of Nursing Services and Nurse Unit Manager. Liases with:

All nursing staff within his/her area of responsibility Allied Health Staff

Radiology Staff Pharmacy Staff. Maintenance Staff. Environmental Staff.

Visiting Medical Officers within and without the district.

Observes the appropriate lines of communication in all the above relationships. 12. Personnel Reporting to this Position

Registered Nurse (RN) Division 1 Grade 1&2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

RN Division 2

Personal Care Attendants (PCA) Ward Clerk

Porter

Note: Statements in this Position Description are intended to reflect in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position, and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive.

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