Common use of ALPINE HEALTH Clause in Contracts

ALPINE HEALTH. Alpine Health is a progressive and significant health service in North East Victoria with a reputation for providing acute health, residential aged care, community and health promotion services, and education and training in an innovative, flexible and responsive way. Alpine Health is driven to improve the health and well-being of the community, by working with individuals, communities, and partner organisations. We provide, and continually improve integrated, sustainable local health services. The following principles guide the way we work: Alpine Health acknowledges gender equality, inclusiveness and diversity in employment opportunity. SERVICE UNIT Alpine Health’s Clinical Services encompass all site based nursing and care service. •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Renal Dialysis •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care Myrtleford •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Mount Beauty •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Bright ROLE OVERVIEW The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is a key member of Alpine Health’s clinical leadership team. ANUM appointments will perform the in-charge function of a unit during the off duty periods of the Nurse Unit Manager. As a clinical leader within the nursing team, the ANUM plays an integral role in the day to day coordination of clinical care, as well as the operational management of the unit, including supporting the Nurse Unit Manager with human resources, change management and ensuring safer care outcomes. The ANUM will demonstrate a high level of skill in clinical practice, delivering professional and collaborative health services consistent with the clinical, strategic and operational objectives of Alpine Health.

ALPINE HEALTH. Alpine Health is a progressive and significant health service in North East Victoria with a reputation for providing acute health, residential aged care, community and health promotion services, and education and training in an innovative, flexible and responsive way. Alpine Health is driven to improve the health and well-being of the community, by working with individuals, communities, and partner organisations. We provide, and continually improve integrated, sustainable local health services. The following principles guide the way we work: Alpine Health acknowledges gender equality, inclusiveness and diversity in employment opportunity. SERVICE UNIT Alpine Health’s Clinical Services encompass all site based nursing and care service. •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Renal Dialysis •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care Myrtleford •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Mount Beauty •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Bright ROLE OVERVIEW The Associate Enrolled Nurse Unit Manager (ANUMEN) is a key member of Alpine Health’s clinical leadership team. ANUM EN appointments will perform the in-charge function of a unit during the off duty periods of the Nurse Unit Manager. As a clinical leader within the nursing team, the ANUM plays an integral role in the day to day coordination of clinical care, as well as delivers competent patient care that supports the operational management objectives of the unit, including supporting the Nurse Unit Manager with human resources, change management and ensuring safer care outcomesAlpine Health. The ANUM EN will demonstrate a high level of skill in clinical practice, delivering professional and collaborative health services consistent in accordance with the clinicalNational Competency Standards for ENs. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Enrolled Nurse maintains the following primary responsibilities:  Delivery of 24 hour, strategic contemporary, evidence base nursing care nursing care in line with the requirements of the National Safety and operational objectives Quality Health Service Standards: o Clinical Governance o Partnering with Consumers o Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infections o Medication Safety o Comprehensive Care o Communicating for Safety o Blood Management o Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration  Contributes to a safe and enjoyable work environment through positive work place behaviour.  Person centred care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of Alpine Healthnursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

ALPINE HEALTH. Alpine Health is a progressive and significant health service in North East Victoria with a reputation for providing acute health, residential aged care, community and health promotion services, and education and training in an innovative, flexible and responsive way. Alpine Health is driven to improve the health and well-being of the community, by working with individuals, communities, and partner organisations. We provide, and continually improve integrated, sustainable local health services. The following principles guide the way we work: Alpine Health acknowledges gender equality, inclusiveness and diversity in employment opportunity. SERVICE UNIT Alpine Health’s Clinical Services encompass all site based nursing and care service. •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Renal Dialysis •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care Myrtleford •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Mount Beauty •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Bright ROLE OVERVIEW The Associate Registered Nurse Unit Manager (ANUMRN) is a key member of Alpine Health’s clinical leadership team. ANUM RN appointments will perform the in-charge function of a unit during the off duty periods of the Nurse Unit Manager. As a clinical leader within the nursing team, the ANUM plays an integral role in the day to day coordination of clinical care, as well as while supporting the operational management objectives of the unit, including supporting the Nurse Unit Manager with human resources, change management and ensuring safer care outcomesAlpine Health. The ANUM RN will demonstrate a high level of skill in clinical practice, delivering professional and collaborative health services consistent in accordance with the clinicalNational Competency Standards for RNs. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Registered Nurse maintains the following primary responsibilities:  Delivery of 24 hour, strategic contemporary, evidence base nursing care nursing care in line with the requirements of the National Safety and operational objectives Quality Health Service Standards: o Clinical Governance o Partnering with Consumers o Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infections o Medication Safety o Comprehensive Care o Communicating for Safety o Blood Management o Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration  Fostering a safe and enjoyable work environment through positive work place behaviour and effective conflict resolution.  Person centred care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multi-disciplinary team. PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES Patient / Resident Experience  Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to patient/resident centred care  Acts as an appropriate patient advocate  Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team, students and visitors to facilitate participation and achievement of patient/resident goals  Comprehensive assessment and appropriate triage in accordance with the Australasian Triage Scale  Engages with the multi-disciplinary team, patient/resident and carers in the development of goal-based care plans  Co-ordinates, safe, effective and timely discharge, inclusive of all relevant referrals, follow-up appointments and patient education  Escalation of patient/resident and family concerns in a timely manner  Facilitates active participation of patient/resident and family in bedside handover process  Ensures all information provision and education is reflective of patient/resident’s health literacy levels and language preferences  Objective, accurate, timely and legible documentation of patient assessments, treatments and outcomes Quality and Improvement  Engages fully in meeting regulatory requirements inclusive of the National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards  Participates in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives  Contribution to unit based meetings  Supports the induction of new staff  Consistent application of Infection Prevention and Control, as well as Work Health and Safety principles  Reporting of incidents and near misses through the Riskman system. Effective Clinical Care Delivery  Provides safe and effective clinical practice through team based nursing response  Works within scope of practice and escalates clinical deterioration and care needs appropriately  Accountable for appropriate delegation and supervision decisions, reflective of scope of practice limitations delegates may have, ensuring safe and quality patient/resident care  Escalates ethical issues in line with legislation and common law pertinent to the nursing profession appropriately  Maintains a safe and culturally appropriate environment for patients/residents, families, staff and communities  Recognises and embraces individual differences in others including gender, sexual preferences, age, disability and culture  Appropriate response to critical incident management when required  Contributes to the management of Alpine Health.’s ‘green footprint’ including appropriate waste segregation and energy management POSITION REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Meets at least the minimum education requirements Essential:  Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration – Registered Nurse  Advanced Life Support certified and completion of Alpine Health Standing Order Learning Packages or willingness to undertake within 3 months of appointment. Desirable Previous Experience  Nursing experience in rural communities

ALPINE HEALTH. Alpine Health is a progressive and significant health service in North East Victoria with a reputation for providing acute health, residential aged care, community and health promotion services, and education and training in an innovative, flexible and responsive way. Alpine Health is driven to improve the health and well-being of the community, by working with individuals, communities, and partner organisations. We provide, and continually improve integrated, sustainable local health services. The following principles guide the way we work: Alpine Health acknowledges gender equality, inclusiveness and diversity in employment opportunity. SERVICE UNIT Alpine Health’s Clinical Services encompass all site based nursing and care service. •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Renal Dialysis •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care Myrtleford •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Mount Beauty •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Bright ROLE OVERVIEW The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUMNUM) is a key member of responsible for providing clinical leadership in Alpine Health’s clinical leadership team. ANUM appointments will perform the in-charge function of a unit during the off duty periods of the Nurse Unit Manageracute and / or aged care services. As a clinical leader within of the nursing team, the ANUM plays an NUM is integral role in to the day to day coordination of clinical care, as well as the operational management of the unit, including supporting the Nurse Unit Manager with human resources, change management and ensuring safer care outcomes. The ANUM will demonstrate NUM demonstrates a high level of skill in knowledge of clinical practice, delivering coordinating professional and collaborative health services consistent with the clinical, strategic and operational objectives of Alpine Health.

ALPINE HEALTH. Alpine Health is a progressive and significant health service in North East Victoria with a reputation for providing acute health, residential aged care, community and health promotion services, and education and training in an innovative, flexible and responsive way. Alpine Health is driven to improve the health and well-being of the community, by working with individuals, communities, and partner organisations. We provide, and continually improve integrated, sustainable local health services. The following principles guide the way we work: Alpine Health acknowledges gender equality, inclusiveness and diversity in employment opportunity. SERVICE UNIT Alpine Health’s Clinical Services encompass all site based nursing and care service. •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Renal Dialysis •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care Myrtleford •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Mount Beauty •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Bright ROLE OVERVIEW The Associate Nurse Unit Manager Personal Care Attendant (ANUMPCA) is plays a key member supportive role within Alpine Health’s clinical team. PCA appointments help improve the health and wellbeing of the residents and the community The Personal Care Attendant maintains the following primary responsibilities: • Contributes to a safe and enjoyable work environment through positive work place behaviour. • To provide care to residents in accordance with care plans, Aged Care Standards, and Policies and Procedures of Alpine Health. • To provide accurate and timely documentation relevant to a resident/client care • To work in collaboration with the team to provide relevant and timely care. PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES Resident/Client Experience • Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to client/resident centred care • Acts as an appropriate patient advocate • Maintains a physical and psychosocial environment that promotes safety, security and optimal health for residents/ clients • Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team, students and visitors to facilitate participation and achievement of patient/resident goals • Accountable for the delivery of a high standard of care including, personal hygiene, clinical care and lifestyle needs of the residents/clients • Engages with the multi-disciplinary team, patient/resident and carers in the development of goal-based care plans • Escalation of patient/resident and family concerns in a timely manner • Facilitates active participation of resident/client and family in bedside handover process • Objective, accurate, timely and legible documentation of patient assessments, treatments and outcomes Quality and Improvement • Engages in meeting regulatory requirements inclusive of the Aged Care Standards • Participates in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives • Contribution to unit based meetings • Supports the induction of new staff • Consistent application of Infection Prevention and Control, as well as Work Health and Safety principles • Reporting of incidents and near misses through the Riskman system Effective Clinical Care Delivery • Works within scope of practice and escalates concerns and care needs appropriately • Maintains a safe and culturally appropriate environment for patients/residents, families, staff and communities • Recognises and embraces individual differences in others including gender, sexual preferences, age, disability and culture • Appropriate response to critical incident management when required • Contributes to the management of Alpine Health’s clinical leadership team. ANUM appointments will perform ‘green footprint’ including appropriate waste segregation and energy management POSITION REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Meets at least the in-charge function minimum education requirements Essential: • Certificate III in Aged Care • Completion of a unit during the off duty periods of the Nurse Unit Manager. As a clinical leader within the nursing team, the ANUM plays an integral role in the day to day coordination of clinical care, as well as the operational management of the unit, including supporting the Nurse Unit Manager Medication and Xxxxx Xxxxx modules Desirable Previous Experience • Experience with human resources, change management and ensuring safer care outcomes. The ANUM will demonstrate a high level of skill in clinical practice, delivering professional and collaborative health services consistent with the clinical, strategic and operational objectives of Alpine Health.dementia

ALPINE HEALTH. Alpine Health is a progressive and significant health service in North East Victoria with a reputation for providing acute health, residential aged care, community and health promotion services, and education and training in an innovative, flexible and responsive way. Alpine Health is driven to improve the health and well-being of the community, by working with individuals, communities, and partner organisations. We provide, and continually improve integrated, sustainable local health services. The following principles guide the way we work: Alpine Health acknowledges is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and wellbeing needs of all people we serve, including Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander peoples; people living with a disability; gender equality, inclusiveness diverse people; people experiencing disadvantage; and diversity in employment opportunityculturally and linguistically diverse people. Our Vision Mission and Values SERVICE UNIT Alpine Health’s Clinical Services encompass all site based nursing and care service. •Acute Myrtleford Mount Beauty Bright • Acute Care •Residential • Residential Aged Care •Renal • Renal Dialysis •Urgent • Urgent Care •Palliative • Palliative Care •Ante • Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care Myrtleford •Acute • Acute Care •Residential • Residential Aged Care •Urgent • Urgent Care •Palliative • Palliative Care •Ante • Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day • Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Mount Beauty •Acute • Acute Care •Residential • Residential Aged Care •Urgent • Urgent Care •Palliative • Palliative Care •Ante • Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day • Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Bright ROLE OVERVIEW The Associate Personal Care Assistant within Alpine Health role is to help improve the health and wellbeing of the residents and the community; to implement integrated health intervention strategies that are consistent with Alpine Health’s philosophy, objectives and strategic direction. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Personal Care Assistant maintains the following primary responsibilities: • To provide a high quality personal care, domestic assistance and supervision to residents within a supported residential care facility. • To provide assistance with ordering, organising, and supervising the administration of prescribed medications. As deemed necessary and appropriate in accordance with Alpine Health policy and procedures. • The provision of treatments including urine testing, basic dressings, fitting of prosthesis and aids such as, limb braces and elastic stockings. Under the guidance and supervision (Direct or indirect) of a registered nurse. • To ensure that all care is resident focused for the duration of each shift. This will include assistance with behaviour management and the support of residents’ spiritual, social, cultural, physical and emotional needs. • To have ongoing input into care planning for residents, with close attention to appropriate documentation. • To provide emergency assistance to residents as required and other tasks as directed by the Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is or Care Team Leader. • As directed and required, maintain the environment and equipment in a key member of Alpine Health’s clinical leadership team. ANUM appointments will perform the in-charge function of a unit during the off duty periods of safe and hygienic manner in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations, reporting any requirements to the Nurse Unit Manager. As a clinical leader within the nursing team, the ANUM plays an integral role in the day • To provide assistance and support to day coordination of clinical care, as well as the operational management of the unit, including supporting the Nurse Unit Manager with human resources, change management and ensuring safer care outcomes. The ANUM will demonstrate a high level of skill in clinical practice, delivering professional and collaborative health services consistent with the clinical, strategic and operational objectives of Alpine HealthVisiting Medial Officers.

ALPINE HEALTH. Alpine Health is a progressive and significant health service in North East Victoria with a reputation for providing acute health, residential aged care, community and health promotion services, and education and training in an innovative, flexible and responsive way. Alpine Health is driven to improve the health and well-being of the community, by working with individuals, communities, and partner organisations. We provide, and continually improve integrated, sustainable local health services. The following principles guide the way we work: Alpine Health acknowledges gender equality, inclusiveness and diversity in employment opportunity. SERVICE UNIT Alpine Health’s Clinical Services encompass all site based nursing and care service. •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Renal Dialysis •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care Myrtleford •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Mount Beauty •Acute Care •Residential Aged Care •Urgent Care •Palliative Care •Ante and post-natal domiciliary midwifery care •Day surgery (minor procedures including endoscopies) Bright ROLE OVERVIEW The Associate Enrolled Nurse Unit Manager (ANUMEN) is a key member of Alpine Health’s clinical leadership team. ANUM EN appointments will perform the in-charge function of a unit during the off duty periods of the Nurse Unit Manager. As a clinical leader within the nursing team, the ANUM plays an integral role in the day to day coordination of clinical care, as well as delivers competent patient care that supports the operational management objectives of the unit, including supporting the Nurse Unit Manager with human resources, change management and ensuring safer care outcomesAlpine Health. The ANUM EN will demonstrate a high level of skill in clinical practice, delivering professional and collaborative health services consistent in accordance with the clinicalNational Competency Standards for ENs. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Enrolled Nurse maintains the following primary responsibilities: • Delivery of 24 hour, strategic contemporary, evidence base nursing care nursing care in line with the requirements of the National Safety and operational objectives Quality Health Service Standards: o Clinical Governance o Partnering with Consumers o Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infections o Medication Safety o Comprehensive Care o Communicating for Safety o Blood Management o Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration • Contributes to a safe and enjoyable work environment through positive work place behaviour. • Person centred care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of Alpine Healthnursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.