Key Responsibilities and Duties. The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is responsible for the delivery of effective and efficient operating suite services, including: • management and coordination of operating lists in collaboration with surgeons to safely meet consumer demand, including pre-operative and post-operative arrangements • effective and efficient management of nursing, medical practitioner and other staff resources to ensure optimum levels of patient care within the OSS budget • active participation in the clinical workload as agreed and/or required • support, advise and mentor staff on day-to-day basis, promoting a respectful and collegial practice environment; negotiate and resolve any workplace conflict in a professional and sensitive manner • encourage and support staff development (including students), ensuring that individual competencies and appropriate team skill mix is maintained • direct oversight and responsibility for meeting AS/NZS 4187:2014 compliance within the Central Sterile Supply Department • management of the OSS environment; to ensure availability of necessary equipment and consumables, and the timely rectification or improvement of infrastructure within the OSS budget • Participation in quality improvement and risk management processes • contribution to the development and implementation of the Strategic and Business plans, and to the overall strategic direction of Seymour Health • Positively promote and represent the organisation and profession both internally and externally SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Post-graduate qualifications in perioperative nursing and / or relevant experience Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services and experience in sterilisation ADMINISTRATION SKILLS Ability and demonstrated experience in completing: • electronic staff rostering according to availability and skill mix, and managing leave entitlements • staff recruitment and retention processes • organising operating lists; including liaising with specialists and ensuring all requirements for each specialty are met • coordination of preadmission processes (including pre-anaesthetic clinics) and post-operative requirements • managing the financial activities of the OSS to ensure funds are spent appropriately and within the allocated budget • managing completion of business and other reports to management QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and REGISTRATION • AHPRA Registration requirements for a Registered Nurse Division 1. • Relevant perioperative nursing experience and qualifications • Nursi...
Key Responsibilities and Duties. ▪ preparation and introduction of facility policies and procedures which promote contemporary quality care in accord with Resthaven Policies and ensure standards are maintained. • Responsible for promoting Resthaven’s Anti-discrimination Bullying and Harrassment Policy within the workplace, and ensuring that acceptable standards of conduct are observed by staff at all times. • Facilitating and managing change at the facility by: ▪ demonstrating leadership in the implementation of Resthaven’s Quality Management Systems; ▪ maintaining an effective liaison with community agencies and understanding of community resources; ▪ reviewing and developing the position of Community Services in the health/aged care/Community Care system. Quality and Safety Responsible for: • Maintaining a safe work environment in accordance with Resthaven Work Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, and actively participating in the rehabilitation of staff injured at work. • Assisting in the on-going maintenance of a safe work place through involvement in the implementation of safe systems of work in accordance with Resthaven Work Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. • Participating in mandatory Health and Safety training sessions. • Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace. • Participating in Resthaven Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis. Privacy and Confidentiality Responsible for: • Adhering to Resthaven Privacy of Information Policy and Procedure at all times. • Maintaining a duty of confidentiality to all residents, clients, volunteers and staff. • Ensuring that any “Confidential Information” that becomes known through the course of employment with Resthaven is kept confidential including information relating to Resthaven’s: ▪ business or operational interests; ▪ methodology and affairs; ▪ financial information; and ▪ anything else that is notified as being confidential. Other duties as directed by the Executive Manager, Community Services, commensurate with classification and training Person Specification Manager Community Services ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Qualifications / Experience • Ability to satisfy Key Personnel requirements for the Aged Care Act 1997 • Current drivers licence is essential • Experience in management of a health related setting/ in direct health service delivery • Demonstrated competence and interpersonal skills to enable effective communicatio...
Key Responsibilities and Duties. In consultation and direction of the Executive Director People and Culture, you will: • Support the development and implementation of the People and Culture strategy across MBPH, with the aim of mitigating organisational risk and enhancing workplace performance. • Drive positive and proactive staff engagement, within the P&C function and broader organisation. • Xxxxxx a professional and customer service centric culture that is focused on delivering client focused, agile, responsive and continually improving service delivery. • Build a high performing People and Culture team through increasing capability and capacity of administration and advisor staff. • Operational management and professional development responsibility for the People and Culture teams. • Support managers and executives, to effectively implement business and cultural change initiatives. • Collaborate with other managers within the People and Culture leadership team to deliver a range of initiative to support the development of a high performing culture across MBPH. • Provide expert advice, coaching and mentoring to managers, and executives on people, culture, industrial relations and organisational development issues. • Review human resource functions related to medical workforce with the view to consolidate and return to the P&C team. • Effectively deliver HR/ER/IR/OD solutions, including the investigation of complaints and allegations, case management of performance and conduct issues and overall building of a high performing workforce. • Represent MBPH at Fair Work for employee relations matters including employee disputes. • Management of all industrial relations matters within MBPH. • In-depth knowledge of relevant EA’s including the ability to interpret and apply conditions and implement WIC committees for new EAs • Actively engage with Victorian Hospitals’ Industrial Relations Association in the bargaining and negotiation of EA’s and ensure MBPH remains compliant in its industrial duties throughout. • Ensure MBPH’s compliance with legislative changes and Victorian Government requirements that impact on business deliverables. • Develop and implement a range of workforce initiatives in line with the MBPH strategic plan and People & Culture strategic plan. • Oversee and review a range of reports of key HR metrics and initiatives, on a regular ad-hoc basis. • In conjunction with the Executive Director – People & Culture, assist with the development of and manage annual People & Culture ...
Key Responsibilities and Duties. The Program Manager – Healthy Environments role implements and integrates a range of projects and NRM activities to accomplish the goals and objectives of South Coast NRM related to natural ecosystems, habitats, landscapes, marine and coastal environments within the themes of biodiversity, coastal and marine. The role also contributes to the strategies of South Coast NRM’s Corporate Plan. The Program Manager - Healthy Environments is responsible for using an autonomous, solutions-focused approach to achieve the following: Responsibilities and Duties Corporate plan goal • Develop, maintain and update an investment plan of activities, reviewed biennially, to deliver on the aspirations and goals of Southern Prospects 2018- 2023. A resilient environment • Ensure the community and key stakeholders are engaged in theme related activities and that they are aware of the role that South Coast NRM plays in supporting the community to deliver positive NRM outcomes for the south coast region. • Undertake extensive liaison and consultation to develop practical solutions to address theme related needs, including overcoming the limitations to stakeholder involvement for under-represented sectors of the NRM community. An enabled community • Organise and deliver a minimum of 3 Healthy Environments Reference Group meetings per year providing logistical support to the Healthy Environments Reference Group Chair for the delivery of meetings. • Support nominated community group partners by attending meetings regularly, providing advice and support as required. • Contribute to South Coast NRM strategic and tactical planning, ensuring that innovation and improvements are continuously incorporated. • Show leadership through demonstrating the commitments of the Staff Charter and ensuring that staff under supervision adhere to the Staff Charter as well as the organisational policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure an effective, safe, efficient and productive work environment. • Identify staffing needs and resources in consultation with COO. • Undertake recruitment in consultation with the CEO, COO and CFO. • Conduct annual reviews of staff that include performance in relation to effective project management, compliance with policies, procedures, and business processes and, if required, identify and conduct performance management. • Proactively determine and organise staff personal development (foundational learning) or training (vocational learning) requirements. • Coordinate a...
Key Responsibilities and Duties. 1. Work collaboratively with the Clinical Care Manager to provide quality nursing services to residents in accordance with Cobdenhealth Policies and Procedures, ANMC Standards, ANMC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and common law affecting nursing practice Residents
Key Responsibilities and Duties. The Enrolled Nurse should be self-motivated and have the ability to gain the acceptance of a wide range of people. The role requires a responsible person with a professional attitude, high level of motivation, flexibility and willingness to provide excellent service with minimal supervision. Under the supervision of a registered Nurse, perform nursing functions in accordance with his/her educational preparation and in keeping with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia National Competency standards for nurses, The Code of Ethics for Nurses in Australia and The Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses in Australia. To work within the philosophy, guideline and policies of the hospital and the nursing division. Organisational Keys Customer Service • Deliver services that reflect the Organisation’s mission statement and values with a strong focus and commitment to Customer Service. Privacy, Dignity & Confidentiality • Recognise and respect each Resident’s/Patient’s/Client’s right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality. • Demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Information Privacy Principles concerned with empowering individuals to manage, as far as practicable, the collection, use and dissemination of personal information about themselves. Team Contribution • Demonstrate commitment to co-operation and a team approach, while exhibiting a positive, strong personal contribution to maximising the performance outcomes of the relevant program / area and ODH as an organisation. Legislation, Regulations and Standards • Comply with the requirements and compliance responsibilities of relevant legislation, regulations and standards where they directly impact on the service activity and delivery of care. Occupational Health and Safety • Ensures that work practices are carried out in accordance to the Occupational Health & Safety policies of the organisation. • Promotes a safe working environment by identifying and reporting hazards. Infection Control • All employees must have knowledge of Infection Control policies, located on Prompt. Employees will assess the risk of any potential infectious incident and utilise the appropriate action as outlined in ODH policies. • Infection Prevention is the responsibility of all health care workers and is an essential part of quality health care. Hand Hygiene is the single most important factor in reducing the risk of spreading infection. Quality and Safety • Demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of safe and high qual...
Key Responsibilities and Duties. The Lead, Engagement and Integration is a new role responsible for the implementation of collective PHN and Victorian departmental arrangements to support coordinated engagement and communications. This includes providing support for the Supercare Pharmacies Initiative and other community pharmacy initiatives. The role will have a core focus on coordination of strategies to support joint working between PHNs and various state departmental units. This will involve engagement and communications support for collective governance and secretariat functions, and specialist programmatic support focused on integration with the primary care sector such as the new Victorian Supercare Pharmacies Initiative which has enhanced primary after hours service capacity. The role will xxxxxx strong working relationships across relevant policy and program areas across the department, publicly funded health services, stakeholders, and the PHNs. This role will work with officers across the PHNs (including with interstate stakeholders and PHNs where appropriate) and relevant staff of the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services. The role will be substantially based at the PHN and will report to the Manager and Chair of the Victorian PHN Alliance. A statewide operational plan and the Supercare Pharmacies Initiative’s communication plan will guide activities. The Lead, Engagement and Integration will be required to: Statewide development • Develop statewide engagement strategies in response to Victorian government and Victorian PHN Alliance priorities, and implement these strategies via an operational plan. Prepare, identify and manage potential risks; and develop achievable and realistic schedules. • Implement integrated primary care engagement and communications activities using agreed channels and ensuring stakeholders are connected and engaged. Monitor activities for the purposes of continuous improvement. • Develop and implement a Supercare Pharmacies Initiative communication plan aimed at facilitating the integration of the initiative into the primary health setting.
Key Responsibilities and Duties. The Board Secretary should be self-motivated and have the ability to gain the acceptance of a wide range of people. The role requires a responsible person with a professional attitude, high level of motivation, flexibility and willingness to provide excellent service with minimal supervision. • Administrative support to the board – under direction of the CEO. • Arrange appointments for board where appropriate, handle or redirect telephone calls and visitors, deal with mail, correspondence and files. • Compose confidential letters and reports, PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets • Diary management - schedule meetings and appointments. • Prepare agendas and papers for internal meetings, schedule and attend the meetings, recording of Minutes and Actions within timelines indicated in Terms of Reference. • Manage room bookings and catering requests. • Board Secretariat – under direction of the CEO and /or Board Chair. • Prepare and distribute agenda and meeting papers within specified timelines. • Attend all Board & committee meetings to record Minutes and action lists. • Manage current and archived hard copy and electronic files. • Load relevant documents onto Board portals as required. • Prepare documentation and schedule meetings for non-routine processes – such as new Board member recruitment. • Manage events such as the Annual General Meeting and Service Recognition Awards, • Maintain corporate filing system, including register of forms. • Manage PROMPT policy recording and monitoring system and amend policies related to board as required. • Create and update board induction manual. • Perform other duties reasonably required as directed by Board Chair and CEO Organisational Keys Customer Service • Deliver services that reflect the Organisation’s mission statement and values with a strong focus and commitment to Customer Service. Privacy, Dignity & Confidentiality • Recognise and respect each Resident’s/Patient’s/Client’s right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality. • Demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Information Privacy Principles concerned with empowering individuals to manage, as far as practicable, the collection, use and dissemination of personal information about themselves. Team Contribution • Demonstrate commitment to co-operation and a team approach, while exhibiting a positive, strong personal contribution to maximising the performance outcomes of the relevant program / area and ODH as an organisation. Legislation,...
Key Responsibilities and Duties. The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar will acknowledge, utilize and contribute to best practice and process that ensures safe patient experience and outcome whilst at Mildura Base Public Hospital. This will include: • Provision of day to day care and supervision of patients of the maternity and gynaecology units under the direction of an on-site consultant specialist. • Xxxxxx rapport using effective, respectful communication, written or verbal, with the patient and support persons that allows them to remain engaged and central to agreed management plans. • Undertaking and / or supervising junior staff with patient care. • Timely, shared communication with other care-givers, including contact with the referring medical provider and other multidisciplinary services, as required. • Maintenance of accurate and relevant documentation. • Utilization of appropriate diagnostic tests and consultations. • Maintain privacy. • Ensure that a timely and comprehensive discharge process is followed for all patients which may include a relevant summary of care, liaison with referral and community practitioners and access to other care services including follow-up appointments if required. • Participate in the daytime and on-call roster. • Continually update and develop personal knowledge and skills, regularly attend clinical meetings and remain familiar with current recommendations for evidence-based care. • Supervision of junior HMO, and medical students. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Employees are required to comply with the Victorian Government’s Code of Conduct. All staff must ensure they comply with policies, procedures and standard ways of work practices when carrying out their work. Employees are responsible to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and the safety of others, to cooperate with the group’s OH&S policies and to participate in appropriate safety education and evaluation activities. All staff are expected to participate in reporting any health, safety and wellbeing issues. All staff must adhere to the policies and procedures as set out in the hospital’s infection control manuals. All information concerning Mildura Base Public Hospital, its patients, clients, residents and staff should remain strictly confidential. Any unauthorised disclosure of such information may result in disciplinary action. As a Mildura Base Public Hospital employee you have a responsibility to participate in and commit to ongoing quality improvement activities using the...
Key Responsibilities and Duties. Service delivery: ♦ To provide a quality podiatry service to clients with general foot presentations. This includes assessment, treatment (including surgical and wound management, where authorised) prioritisation and education of eligible clients. The purpose of the treatment is to enhance self care, mobility, independence, and quality of life. ♦ To comply with all relevant sector and profession recommended / approved risk assessment and diagnostic tools. ♦ To ensure all files and case notation are compliant with the Agency client file and privacy polices. ♦ To ensure the podiatry service is responsive and conducive to client and carer needs and the changing demands of the community. ♦ To effectively plan, provide and evaluate podiatry education and treatment programs in accordance with the identified needs of the community. ♦ To work with clients to establish treatment goals and provide information to support informed decision making in regard to treatment and foot care. ♦ To act as a resource and referral base for assessment and provision of aids and appliances as necessary. ♦ As directed, liaise, with other podiatry services to ensure appropriate referrals and co-ordination of services. ♦ To ensure all appropriate hygiene and sterilisation procedures are fully adhered to as per all relevant professional, agency and Sector-related infection control standards, guidelines and procedures. ♦ To undertake as required, the monitoring, purchasing, storage and maintenance of supplies and equipment. ♦ Maintain ongoing professional knowledge and skills and apply the principals of evidence based practice via professional training and professional development. ♦ Provide Leadership and Supervision to AHA’s and Podiatry Students. ♦ Ensure that a client focused podiatry service is maintained. ♦ Organise and monitor appointment schedules and bookings Key Responsibilities and Duties Administration: ♦ To ensure client records and statistical information is recorded and maintained on a daily basis. ♦ To store relevant organisational information and documentation in required central storage system Organisational: ♦ To abide by and actively support DPV Health OH&S policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the employee, clients, colleagues, contractors and visitors. ♦ To ensure that the confidentiality of DPV Health clients is respected and upheld at all times. ♦ To actively support the Vision, Purpose and Values contained in the DPV Health Strategic Plan. ♦ To undertake...
