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Nurse Unit Manager or Nurse in charge of the shift PRE-REQUISITES: Registered Nurse Essential: Current Nurses registration (AHPRA) Current Police check Current Working with Children’s Check Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing The mandatory training requirements for Registered Nurses at Benalla Health include: • Workplace culture • Manual handling • Emergency codes • Emergency response • Hand hygiene • Elder abuse • Occupational health and safety • Quality and risk • Patient/Resident Care • Blood safe/transfusion package KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: • Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing and/or Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing • Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision making processes • Knowledge and commitment to Quality Management and Accreditation processes. • Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and Aged Care Standards • Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent nursing care in accordance with BH philosophy, policies and procedures. • Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team and to work independently of others. • An ability to represent as a patient advocate. • Ability to involve patients in the planning of, and delivery of, care Requirements specific to their needs and requirements. OUR PURPOSE: The purpose of Benalla Health is to facilitate a healthy and resilient community through the provision of integrated, lifelong healthcare services. OUR VALUES: Compassion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. POSITION SUMMARY: • Providing high quality nursing care to patients and supervising specialist care delivered by other staff; • Coordinating specialised aspects of care provided to patients on a daily basis; • Counselling patients, providing health education - especially in relation to Peri operative Nursing; • Where appropriate, acting as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their opinions are heard and their rights are respected. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Achievement of competencies for a Registered Nurse Division 1 as prescribed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Incorporated (ANMC and Benalla Health Mandatory Training Policy. • Assessing the need for training and education of other staff and then delivering specialist clinical teaching and supervision to nurses, health care staff and students in the unit and nursing division as required; • Carrying out research and development in the speciality. Providing specialist input to the development of clinical policies and procedures including their preparation. Providing advisory services to appropriate committees. • Complying in full with all organisational policies and procedures. • Delivery of excellent nursing care in accordance with the unit philosophy, policies and procedures. • Participating in the organisation’s quality and accreditation programs, contributing to the processes whereby the quality of care of patients and residents is continuously improved. This includes examining own and others’ nursing and health care delivery critically and incorporating the results of personal research or the research findings of others in the delivery of care. • Level of clinical practice reflects level of remuneration i.e. higher level of skill than would be expected of Grade 2 nurses, but less than Grade 3 positions. CARE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PERIOPERATIVE AREA • Ability to perform a high level of patient identification and procedure matching skills involving the patient in there care and allaying any concerns and anxieties associated with surgery/invasive procedure. • Demonstrate a high level of understanding of Anaesthetic procedure and ability to assist the Anaesthetist in the safe and efficient care of the patient during surgery. • Advanced level of management of the unconscious patient throughout the peri operative experience, especially in the PACU where sole management of unconscious patient is required. • Ability to check and have high understanding of equipment / instruments, specific to peri operative area. • High knowledge level and practice of aseptic technique and sterile field management, and ability to assist the Surgeon to maintain patient safety during surgery. • Advanced knowledge of peri operative skills and current guidelines/ standards such as AS/NZS4187, ACORN Guidelines, GESA/GENCA and ANZCA. • Advanced level of patient clinical assessment and ability to promptly recognise patient deterioration and take appropriate measures. • Knowledge of environmental/OH&S emergency procedures, and clinical emergencies (eg Malignant Hyperthermia, Haemorrhage) specific to the peri operative environment. • Continue to undertake ongoing education, maintain and update knowledge and skills in the peri operative area. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY • Competence in nursing practice measured by the Australian National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (Australian Nursing Council Inc.). • Commitment to development of area of specialty including higher levels of skill demonstrated in clinical decision-making and maintenance and improvement of clinical standards. • Commitment to personal development and to the development of the Organisation.
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Reports to. Nurse Unit Manager or STATUS: Permanent Full time / Part Time / Temporary Shift work required? Yes 7 day rotating HOURS: Up to 38 hours per week EMPLOYMENT SCREENING NATIONAL CRIMINAL: RECORD CHECK Yes WORKING WITH CHILDREN BACKGROUND CHECK: Yes WORKING WITH AGED CARE CHECK: No VACCINATION CATEGORY Category A DIRECT REPORTS: Nil KEY RELATIONSHIPS (INTERNAL): • Nursing Unit Manager • Clinical Nurse in charge of the shift PRE-REQUISITES: Registered Educators • Clinical Nurse Essential: Current Nurses registration Consultants • Nurse Education & Development Centre • Learning and Development Unit • Director Of Nursing KEY RELATIONSHIPS (AHPRA) Current Police check Current Working with Children’s Check Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing The mandatory training requirements for Registered Nurses at Benalla Health includeEXTERNAL): Department Specific KEY RESPONSIBILTY: • Workplace culture • Manual handling • Emergency codes • Emergency response • Hand hygiene • Elder abuse • Occupational health Assesses, plans, implements and safety • Quality and risk • Patient/Resident Care • Blood safe/transfusion package KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: • Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing and/or Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing • Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision making processes • Knowledge and commitment to Quality Management and Accreditation processes. • Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and Aged Care Standards • Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent evaluates nursing care in accordance collaboration with BH philosophy, policies individuals and procedures. the multidisciplinary health care team so as to achieve goals and health outcomes • Ability to work as part of Takes a multi disciplinary team and to work independently of others. • An ability to represent as a patient advocate. • Ability to involve patients leadership role in the planning ofcoordination of nursing and health care ensuring they practices independently and interdependently, assuming accountability and delivery of, responsibility for their own actions and delegation of care Requirements specific to their needs enrolled nurses and requirementshealth care workers. OUR PURPOSELOCATION: Darlinghurst POSITION PURPOSE The purpose of Benalla Health is to facilitate a healthy and resilient community through the provision of integrated, lifelong healthcare services. OUR VALUES: Compassion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. POSITION SUMMARY: • Providing high quality registered nurse provides evidence-based nursing care to patients people of all ages and supervising specialist cultural groups, including individuals, families and communities. The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care delivered by in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team so as to achieve goals and health outcomes. The registered nurse takes a leadership role in the coordination of nursing and health care within and across different care contexts to facilitate optimal health outcomes. This includes appropriate referral to, and consultation with, other staff; • Coordinating specialised aspects relevant health professionals, service providers, and community and support services. The registered nurse practices independently and interdependently, assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions and delegation of care provided to patients on a daily basis; • Counselling patients, providing health education - especially in relation to Peri operative Nursing; • Where appropriate, acting as an advocate for patients enrolled nurses and their families, ensuring their opinions are heard and their rights are respected. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Achievement of competencies for a Registered Nurse Division 1 as prescribed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Incorporated (ANMC and Benalla Health Mandatory Training Policy. • Assessing the need for training and education of other staff and then delivering specialist clinical teaching and supervision to nurses, health care staff workers. Delegation takes into consideration the education and students in training of enrolled nurses and health care workers and the unit context of care. ST VINCENT’S HEALTH AUSTRALIA: IDENTITY Our organisational values are relevant to all positions. All employees are required to consistently demonstrate behaviours that support the Mission, Vision and nursing division as required; • Carrying out research Values of St Vincent’s Health Australia and development in the speciality. Providing specialist input to the development of clinical policies and procedures including their preparation. Providing advisory services to appropriate committees. • Complying in full with all organisational policies and procedures. • Delivery of excellent nursing care promote an ethical environment in accordance with the unit philosophy, policies and procedures. • Participating in the organisationSt Vincent’s quality and accreditation programs, contributing to the processes whereby the quality Health Australia Code of care of patients and residents is continuously improved. This includes examining own and others’ nursing and health care delivery critically and incorporating the results of personal research or the research findings of others in the delivery of care. • Level of clinical practice reflects level of remuneration i.e. higher level of skill than would be expected of Grade 2 nurses, but less than Grade 3 positions. CARE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PERIOPERATIVE AREA • Ability to perform a high level of patient identification and procedure matching skills involving the patient in there care and allaying any concerns and anxieties associated with surgery/invasive procedure. • Demonstrate a high level of understanding of Anaesthetic procedure and ability to assist the Anaesthetist in the safe and efficient care of the patient during surgery. • Advanced level of management of the unconscious patient throughout the peri operative experience, especially in the PACU where sole management of unconscious patient is required. • Ability to check and have high understanding of equipment / instruments, specific to peri operative area. • High knowledge level and practice of aseptic technique and sterile field management, and ability to assist the Surgeon to maintain patient safety during surgery. • Advanced knowledge of peri operative skills and current guidelines/ standards such as AS/NZS4187, ACORN Guidelines, GESA/GENCA and ANZCA. • Advanced level of patient clinical assessment and ability to promptly recognise patient deterioration and take appropriate measures. • Knowledge of environmental/OH&S emergency procedures, and clinical emergencies (eg Malignant Hyperthermia, Haemorrhage) specific to the peri operative environment. • Continue to undertake ongoing education, maintain and update knowledge and skills in the peri operative area. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY • Competence in nursing practice measured by the Australian National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (Australian Nursing Council Inc.). • Commitment to development of area of specialty including higher levels of skill demonstrated in clinical decision-making and maintenance and improvement of clinical standards. • Commitment to personal development and to the development of the OrganisationConduct.
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Nurse Unit Manager or Nurse in charge of the shift PRE-REQUISITES: Registered Nurse Essential: Current Nurses registration (AHPRA) Current Police check Current Working with Children’s Check Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing The mandatory training requirements for Registered Nurses at Benalla Health include: • Workplace culture • Manual handling • Emergency codes • Emergency response • Hand hygiene • Elder abuse • Occupational health and safety • Quality and risk • Patient/Resident Care • Blood safe/transfusion package KEY SELECTION CRITERIADesirable: • Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing and/or Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: • Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision making processes • Knowledge and commitment to Quality Management and Accreditation processes. • Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and Aged Care Standards • Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent nursing care in accordance with BH philosophy, policies and procedures. • Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team and to work independently of others. • An ability to represent as a patient advocate. • Ability to involve patients in the planning of, and delivery of, care Requirements specific to their needs and requirements. OUR PURPOSE: The purpose of Benalla Health is to facilitate a healthy and resilient community through the provision of integrated, lifelong healthcare services. OUR VALUES: Compassion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. POSITION SUMMARY: • Providing high quality nursing care to patients and supervising specialist care delivered by other staff; • Coordinating specialised aspects of care provided to patients on a daily basis; • Counselling patients, providing health education - especially in relation to Peri operative Nursing; • Where appropriate, acting as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their opinions are heard and their rights are respected. ; RESPONSIBILITIES: • Achievement of competencies for a Registered Nurse Division 1 as prescribed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Incorporated (ANMC and Benalla Health Mandatory Training Policy. • Assessing the need for training and education of other staff and then delivering specialist clinical teaching and supervision to nurses, health care staff and students in the unit and nursing division as required; • Carrying out research and development in the speciality. Providing specialist input to the development of clinical policies and procedures including their preparation. Providing advisory services to appropriate committees. • Complying in full with all organisational policies and procedures. • Delivery of excellent nursing care in accordance with the unit philosophy, policies and procedures. • Participating in the organisation’s quality and accreditation programs, contributing to the processes whereby the quality of care of patients and residents is continuously improved. This includes examining own and others’ nursing and health care delivery critically and incorporating the results of personal research or the research findings of others in the delivery of care. • Level of clinical practice reflects level of remuneration i.e. higher level of skill than would be expected of Grade 2 nurses, but less than Grade 3 positions. CARE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PERIOPERATIVE AREA • Ability to perform a high level of patient identification and procedure matching skills involving the patient in there care and allaying any concerns and anxieties associated with surgery/invasive procedure. • Demonstrate a high level of understanding of Anaesthetic procedure and ability to assist the Anaesthetist in the safe and efficient care of the patient during surgery. • Advanced level of management of the unconscious patient throughout the peri operative experience, especially in the PACU where sole management of unconscious patient is required. • Ability to check and have high understanding of equipment / instruments, specific to peri operative area. • High knowledge level and practice of aseptic technique and sterile field management, and ability to assist the Surgeon to maintain patient safety during surgery. • Advanced knowledge of peri operative skills and current guidelines/ standards such as AS/NZS4187, ACORN Guidelines, GESA/GENCA and ANZCA. • Advanced level of patient clinical assessment and ability to promptly recognise patient deterioration and take appropriate measures. • Knowledge of environmental/OH&S emergency procedures, and clinical emergencies (eg Malignant Hyperthermia, Haemorrhage) specific to the peri operative environment. • Continue to undertake ongoing education, maintain and update knowledge and skills in the peri operative area. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY • Competence in nursing practice measured by the Australian National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (Australian Nursing Council Inc.). • Commitment to development of area of specialty including higher levels of skill demonstrated in clinical decision-making and maintenance and improvement of clinical standards. • Commitment to personal development and to the development of the Organisation.
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Nurse Unit Manager or Nurse in charge of the shift PRE-REQUISITES: Registered Nurse Grade 2 Essential: Current Nurses registration (AHPRA) Current Police check Current Working with Children’s Check Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing The mandatory training requirements for Registered Nurses at Benalla Health includeDesirable: • Workplace culture • Manual handling • Emergency codes • Emergency response • Hand hygiene • Elder abuse • Occupational health and safety • Quality and risk • Patient/Resident Care • Blood safe/transfusion package Intravenous Cannulation Advanced Life Support Post graduate studies KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: • Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing and/or Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing • Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision making processes • Knowledge and commitment to Quality Management and Accreditation processes. • Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Safety and Quality Health Service reform, National Standards and Aged Care Standards • Demonstrated ability to deliver of excellent nursing care in accordance with BH philosophy, policies and procedures. • Ability to work as part of a multi multi-disciplinary team and to work independently of others. others • An ability to represent as a patient advocate. • Ability to involve patients in the planning of, and delivery of, care Requirements specific to their needs and requirements. advocate OUR PURPOSE: The purpose of Benalla Health is to facilitate a healthy and resilient community through the provision of integrated, lifelong healthcare services. OUR VALUES: Compassion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. POSITION SUMMARY: • Providing high quality nursing care to patients and supervising specialist care delivered by other staff; • Coordinating specialised aspects of care provided to patients on a daily basis; • Counselling patients, providing health education - especially in relation to Peri operative Nursingthe speciality; • Where appropriate, appropriate acting as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their opinions are heard and their rights are respected. ; RESPONSIBILITIES: • Achievement of competencies for a Registered Nurse Division 1 as prescribed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Incorporated (ANMC and Benalla Health Mandatory Training Policy. • Assessing the need for training and education of other staff and then delivering specialist clinical teaching and supervision to nurses, health care staff and students in the unit and nursing division as required; • Carrying out research and development in the speciality. Providing specialist input to the development of clinical policies and procedures including their preparation. Providing advisory services to appropriate committees. • Complying in full with all organisational policies and procedures. • Delivery of excellent nursing care in accordance with the unit philosophy, policies and procedures. • Participating in the organisation’s quality and accreditation programs, contributing to the processes whereby the quality of care of patients and residents is continuously improved. This includes examining own and others’ nursing and health care delivery critically and incorporating the results of personal research or the research findings of others in the delivery of care. • Level of clinical practice reflects level of remuneration i.e. higher level of skill than would be expected of Grade 2 nurses, but less than Grade 3 positions. CARE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PERIOPERATIVE AREA • Ability to perform a high level of patient identification and procedure matching skills involving the patient in there care and allaying any concerns and anxieties associated with surgery/invasive procedure. • Demonstrate a high level of understanding of Anaesthetic procedure and ability to assist the Anaesthetist in the safe and efficient care of the patient during surgery. • Advanced level of management of the unconscious patient throughout the peri operative experience, especially in the PACU where sole management of unconscious patient is required. • Ability to check and have high understanding of equipment / instruments, specific to peri operative area. • High knowledge level and practice of aseptic technique and sterile field management, and ability to assist the Surgeon to maintain patient safety during surgery. • Advanced knowledge of peri operative skills and current guidelines/ standards such as AS/NZS4187, ACORN Guidelines, GESA/GENCA and ANZCA. • Advanced level of patient clinical assessment and ability to promptly recognise patient deterioration and take appropriate measures. • Knowledge of environmental/OH&S emergency procedures, and clinical emergencies (eg Malignant Hyperthermia, Haemorrhage) specific to the peri operative environment. • Continue to undertake ongoing education, maintain and update knowledge and skills in the peri operative area. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY • Competence in nursing practice measured by the Australian National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (Australian Nursing Council Inc.). • Commitment to development of area of specialty including higher levels of skill demonstrated in clinical decision-making and maintenance and improvement of clinical standards. • Commitment to personal development and to the development of the Organisation.
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Reports to. Nurse Unit Manager or Nurse in charge of the shift – Healthy Aging PRE-REQUISITES: Registered Nurse Division 1 Essential: Current Nurses registration Registration (AHPRA) Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and meet the NMBA’s professional standards. Current Police check Check. Current Working with Children’s Check Check. In addition to BH Mandatory competencies: ▪ Hand Hygiene ▪ Elder abuse ▪ Dental care ▪ Wound management care ▪ Infusion Driver ▪ Drug calculations – Adult – General ▪ PUPPS ▪ Minimizing Falls and Harm from Falls Desirable: Substantial post-post basic clinical experience in Peri operative Aged Care Nursing Post-Basic Qualifications Post basic qualifications in Peri operative Nursing The mandatory training requirements for Registered Nurses at Benalla Health include: • Workplace culture • Manual handling • Emergency codes • Emergency response • Hand hygiene • Elder abuse • Occupational health aged care (or working towards) Knowledge and safety • Quality and risk • Patient/Resident understanding of Aged Care • Blood safe/transfusion package Funding Instrument KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: • Substantial post-basic Relevant postgraduate qualifications in aged care or prepared to work towards and obtain same; • Competent interpretation of current Enterprise Bargaining Agreement requirements. • Consolidated management experience in Peri operative Nursing and/or Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing • Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Health reform, National Standards and Aged Care Standards • Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision making processes • Understand the principles of financial management, including budget development, monitoring and reporting; • Understanding of Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) • Knowledge and commitment to Quality Management and Accreditation processes. • Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and Aged Care Standards • Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent nursing care in accordance with BH philosophy, policies lead and procedures. • Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team manage change taking into consideration the appropriate consultative process and to work independently of others. • An ability to represent as a patient advocate. • Ability to involve patients in the planning of, and delivery of, care Requirements specific to their needs and operational requirements. OUR PURPOSE: The purpose of Benalla Health is to facilitate a healthy and resilient community through the provision of integrated, lifelong healthcare services. OUR VALUES: Compassion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is responsible for: • Providing Assisting the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to achieve outcomes and goals of the Xxxxxx Xxxxx Wing (MEW) in accordance with Benalla Health’s policies, procedures, clinical practice guidelines, standards and values; • Assisting the NUM in appropriately allocating resources to provide high quality nursing care to patients of residents through effective leadership, management of staff, other resources and supervising specialist care delivered by other staff; • Coordinating specialised aspects the development of care provided to patients on a daily basis; • Counselling patients, providing health education - especially in relation to Peri operative Nursingcooperative professional relationships; • Where appropriate, acting as an advocate for patients patients, residents and their families, ensuring their opinions are heard and their rights are respected. RESPONSIBILITIES: ; • Achievement of competencies Demonstrating leadership, operational proficiency and acting as a resource for a Registered Nurse Division 1 as prescribed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Incorporated (ANMC and Benalla Health Mandatory Training Policy. • Assessing the need for training and education of other staff on local clinical and then delivering specialist clinical teaching and supervision to nurses, health care staff and students organisational issues; • Acting in the unit absence of the NUM and nursing division as required; • Carrying continuing to carrying out research and development in the speciality. Providing specialist input day to the development day management of clinical policies and procedures including their preparation. Providing advisory services to appropriate committees. • Complying in full with all organisational policies and procedures. • Delivery of excellent nursing care in accordance with the unit philosophy, policies and procedures. MEW • Participating in the organisation’s quality and accreditation programs, programs and contributing to the processes whereby the quality review of care of patients relevant Policies, Procedures and residents is continuously improved. This includes examining own and others’ nursing and health care delivery critically and incorporating the results of personal research or the research findings of others in the delivery of care. Clinical Practice Guidelines; • Level of clinical practice reflects level of remuneration i.e. higher level of skill than would be expected of Grade 2 nurses, but less than Grade 3 positions. CARE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PERIOPERATIVE AREA • Ability to perform a high level of patient identification and procedure matching skills involving the patient in there care and allaying any concerns and anxieties associated with surgery/invasive procedure. • Demonstrate a high level of understanding of Anaesthetic procedure and ability to assist the Anaesthetist in the safe and efficient care Participating as part of the patient during surgery. senior nursing team in managing portfolios as allocated and participating in relevant meetings and committees as requested; • Advanced level of management of the unconscious patient throughout the peri operative experienceDemonstrating clinical expertise, especially in the PACU where sole management of unconscious patient is required. • Ability to check and have high understanding of equipment / instruments, specific to peri operative area. • High knowledge level and practice of aseptic technique and sterile field managementacting as a mentor/role model, and ability to assist the Surgeon to maintain patient safety during surgery. • Advanced knowledge of peri operative skills and current guidelines/ standards such as AS/NZS4187, ACORN Guidelines, GESA/GENCA and ANZCA. • Advanced level of patient clinical assessment and ability to promptly recognise patient deterioration and take appropriate measures. • Knowledge of environmental/OH&S emergency procedures, and clinical emergencies (eg Malignant Hyperthermia, Haemorrhage) specific to the peri operative environment. • Continue to undertake ongoing education, maintain and update knowledge and skills in the peri operative area. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY • Competence in nursing practice measured by the Australian National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (Australian Nursing Council Inc.). • Commitment to development of area of specialty including higher levels of skill demonstrated in clinical decision-making and maintenance and improvement of clinical standards. • Commitment to personal development and to facilitating the development of the Organisation.clinical skills in staff; RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include:
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Nurse Unit Manager or Nurse in charge of the shift PRE-REQUISITES: Registered Nurse Grade 2 Essential: Current Nurses registration (AHPRA) Current Police check Current Working with Children’s Check Desirable: Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing the Speciality Relevant Post-Basic Qualifications Improving Practice in Peri operative Nursing The mandatory training requirements for Registered Nurses at Benalla Health include: • Workplace culture • Manual handling • Emergency codes • Emergency response • Hand hygiene • Elder abuse • Occupational health and safety • Quality and risk • Patient/Resident Care • Blood safe/transfusion package Related to the Speciality KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: • Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing and/or Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing • Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision making processes • Knowledge and commitment to Quality Management and Accreditation processes. • Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Safety and Quality Health Service reform, National Standards and Aged Care Standards • Demonstrated ability to deliver of excellent nursing care in accordance with BH philosophy, policies and procedures. • Ability to work as part of a multi multi-disciplinary team and to work independently of others. others • An ability to represent as a patient advocate. • Ability to involve patients in the planning of, and delivery of, care Requirements specific to their needs and requirements. advocate OUR PURPOSE: The purpose of Benalla Health is to facilitate a healthy and resilient community through the provision of integrated, lifelong healthcare services. OUR VALUES: Compassion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. POSITION SUMMARY: • Providing high quality nursing care to patients and supervising specialist care delivered by other staff; • Coordinating specialised aspects of care provided to patients on a daily basis; • Counselling patients, providing health education - especially in relation to Peri operative Nursingthe speciality; • Where appropriate, appropriate acting as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their opinions are heard and their rights are respected. ; RESPONSIBILITIES: • Achievement of competencies for a Registered Nurse Division 1 as prescribed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Incorporated (ANMC and Benalla Health Mandatory Training Policy. • Assessing the need for training and education of other staff and then delivering specialist clinical teaching and supervision to nurses, health care staff and students in the unit and nursing division as required; • Carrying out research and development in the speciality. Providing specialist input to the development of clinical policies and procedures including their preparation. Providing advisory services to appropriate committees. • Complying in full with all organisational policies and procedures. • Delivery of excellent nursing care in accordance with the unit philosophy, policies and procedures. • Participating in the organisation’s quality and accreditation programs, contributing to the processes whereby the quality of care of patients and residents is continuously improved. This includes examining own and others’ nursing and health care delivery critically and incorporating the results of personal research or the research findings of others in the delivery of care. • Level of clinical practice reflects level of remuneration i.e. higher level of skill than would be expected of Grade 2 nurses, but less than Grade 3 positions. CARE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PERIOPERATIVE AREA • Ability to perform a high level of patient identification and procedure matching skills involving the patient in there care and allaying any concerns and anxieties associated with surgery/invasive procedure. • Demonstrate a high level of understanding of Anaesthetic procedure and ability to assist the Anaesthetist in the safe and efficient care of the patient during surgery. • Advanced level of management of the unconscious patient throughout the peri operative experience, especially in the PACU where sole management of unconscious patient is required. • Ability to check and have high understanding of equipment / instruments, specific to peri operative area. • High knowledge level and practice of aseptic technique and sterile field management, and ability to assist the Surgeon to maintain patient safety during surgery. • Advanced knowledge of peri operative skills and current guidelines/ standards such as AS/NZS4187, ACORN Guidelines, GESA/GENCA and ANZCA. • Advanced level of patient clinical assessment and ability to promptly recognise patient deterioration and take appropriate measures. • Knowledge of environmental/OH&S emergency procedures, and clinical emergencies (eg Malignant Hyperthermia, Haemorrhage) specific to the peri operative environment. • Continue to undertake ongoing education, maintain and update knowledge and skills in the peri operative area. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY • Competence in nursing practice measured by the Australian National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (Australian Nursing Council Inc.). • Commitment to development of area of specialty including higher levels of skill demonstrated in clinical decision-making and maintenance and improvement of clinical standards. • Commitment to personal development and to the development of the Organisation.
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Nurse Unit Allied Health Manager or Nurse in charge of the shift PRE-REQUISITES: Registered Nurse Essential: Current Nurses registration (AHPRA) Current Police check Bachelor of Speech Pathology Eligible for Full membership with the Speech Pathology Association of Australia Victorian Driver’s Licence Current Working with Children’s Check Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing The mandatory training requirements for Registered Nurses at Benalla Health include: • Workplace culture • Manual handling • Emergency codes • Emergency response • Hand hygiene • Elder abuse • Occupational health and safety • Quality and risk • Patient/Resident Care • Blood safe/transfusion package Current Victorian Police Check KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: • Substantial post-basic experience Relevant Bachelor degree and Membership with the Speech Pathology Association of Australia. • Experience in Peri operative Nursing and/or Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing Community Health or other equivalent field; • Demonstrate Proven ability to work effectively within a multi disciplinary environment; • Experience with therapeutic, educative and support group work. • Proven ability to liaise with internal and external customers at all levels; • Proven ability to prioritise workloads and meet demanding work deadlines; and • Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality • Demonstrated well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision making processes • Knowledge and commitment to Quality Management and Accreditation processes. • Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and Aged Care Standards • Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent nursing care in accordance with BH philosophy, policies and procedures. • Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team and to work independently of others. • An ability to represent as a patient advocate. • Ability to involve patients in the planning of, and delivery of, care Requirements specific to their needs and requirements. OUR PURPOSE: The purpose of Benalla Health is to facilitate a healthy and resilient community through the provision of integrated, lifelong healthcare services. OUR VALUES: Compassion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. POSITION SUMMARY: • Providing SUMMARY Working as part of a multidisciplinary Allied Health team, this position is responsible for providing high quality nursing speech pathology care to patients / clients referred to the service, caseload comprises of; acute inpatients, residential care, outpatient clinics, chronic and supervising specialist complex care delivered by other staffclients, NDIS clients, Pre-school and school age students. RESPONSIBILITIES • Identifying client needs and service priorities; • Coordinating specialised aspects Planning, implementing and evaluating screening programs to detect communication disorders; • In conjunction with the Community Health Service Team - assisting in planning, implementing and evaluating health promotion / illness prevention activities relevant to Speech Pathology Practice; • Coordination of speech pathology care provided to patients on a daily basis/ clients according to assessed needs; • Counselling patients, patients / clients and providing appropriate health education - especially in relation to Peri operative Nursingeducation; • Where appropriate, acting as an advocate for patients Participation in health promotion activities aimed at raising community and their families, ensuring their opinions are heard staff awareness about communication and their rights are respected. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Achievement of competencies for a Registered Nurse Division 1 as prescribed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Incorporated (ANMC and Benalla Health Mandatory Training Policy. • Assessing the need for training and education of other staff and then delivering specialist clinical teaching and supervision to nurses, health care staff and students in the unit and nursing division as requiredswallowing disorders; • Carrying out research and development in the speciality. Providing specialist input to the development of clinical policies and procedures including their preparation. Providing advisory services to appropriate committees. • Complying in full with all organisational policies and procedures. • Delivery of excellent nursing Continually evaluates care in accordance with the unit philosophydelivery, policies and procedures. • Participating in the organisation’s quality and accreditation programs, contributing to the processes whereby the quality of care of patients and residents is continuously improved. This includes examining own and others’ nursing and health care delivery critically and incorporating the results of personal research or the research findings of others in the delivery of care; • Contributing to patient care by accepting appropriate referrals and providing communication assessment and treatment of clients. • Level of clinical practice reflects level of remuneration i.e. higher level of skill than would be expected of Grade 2 nurses, but less than Grade 3 positions. CARE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PERIOPERATIVE AREA • Ability to perform a high level of patient identification and procedure matching skills involving the patient in there care and allaying any concerns and anxieties associated Consulting with surgery/invasive procedure. • Demonstrate a high level of understanding of Anaesthetic procedure and ability to assist the Anaesthetist in the safe and efficient care other members of the patient during surgeryhealth care/education team where necessary; • Maintaining accurate and concise case management records for patients / clients; • Contributing to a creative, productive and safe environment for patients, clients, visitors and staff by demonstrating knowledge / attending training in / applying the documented policies and procedures relating to: the provision of speech pathology care; internal and external emergencies; infection control; occupational health and safety and safe work practice. Participates in: the teaching and instruction of students and the in- service instruction of other health care staff when appropriate; • Advanced level of management of the unconscious patient throughout the peri operative experience, especially in the PACU where sole management of unconscious patient is required. • Ability to check and have high understanding of equipment / instruments, specific to peri operative area. • High knowledge level and practice of aseptic technique and sterile field management, and ability to assist the Surgeon to maintain patient safety during surgery. • Advanced knowledge of peri operative skills and current guidelines/ standards such as AS/NZS4187, ACORN Guidelines, GESA/GENCA and ANZCA. • Advanced level of patient clinical assessment and ability to promptly recognise patient deterioration and take appropriate measures. • Knowledge of environmental/OH&S emergency procedures, and clinical emergencies (eg Malignant Hyperthermia, Haemorrhage) specific to the peri operative environment. • Continue to undertake ongoing education, maintain and update knowledge and skills in the peri operative area. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY • Competence in nursing practice measured by the Australian National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (Australian Nursing Council Inc.). • Commitment to development of area of specialty including higher levels of skill demonstrated in clinical decision-making and maintenance and improvement of clinical standards. • Commitment to personal development and Contributing to the development of services by critically assessing new developments and research based change in speech pathology - where appropriate assists in the Organisation.design, implementation and evaluation of new procedures, processes, methods and supplies / equipment, participating in meetings and projects where appropriate. This includes participation as required in quality and accreditation related activities; • Complies in with the relevant Commonwealth / State legislative and non-legislative standards governing the profession, including those prescribed by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia. OUTCOMES:
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Reports to. Assertive Outreach Services Manager STATUS: Full Time Fixed Term Shift work required? No HOURS: 38 hours per week EMPLOYMENT SCREENING NATIONAL CRIMINAL: RECORD CHECK Yes WORKING WITH CHILDREN BACKGROUND CHECK: Yes WORKING WITH AGED CARE CHECK: No VACCINATION CATEGORY Category A DIRECT REPORTS: Nil KEY RELATIONSHIPS (INTERNAL): Assertive Outreach Services Manager Homeless Health Service Manager Clinical Nurse Educators Clinical Nurse Consultants Nurse Education & Development Centre Learning and Development Unit Manager Director Of Nursing KEY RELATIONSHIPS (EXTERNAL): Xxxxxx Mission Therapeutic Support Team Other organisations as specified by Homeless Health Service and Xxxxxx Mission KEY RESPONSIBILTY: Takes an extended leadership role in the coordination of nursing and health care within and across different care contexts to facilitate optimal health outcomes. Practices independently and interdependently with an extended scope of practice, autonomy and decision making, assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions and delegation of care to registered nurses, enrolled nurses and health care workers LOCATION: Sydney (Darlinghurst) or Nurse in charge as determined by the Employer POSITION PURPOSE The Xxxxxx Mission Senior Mental Health Clinician provides high quality mental health care to clients of the shift PREXxxxxx Mission Therapeutic Support Team who are experiencing homelessness and mental illness. The Xxxxxx Mission Senior Mental Health Clinician provides evidence-REQUISITES: Registered Nurse Essential: Current Nurses registration (AHPRA) Current Police check Current Working with Children’s Check Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing The mandatory training requirements for Registered Nurses at Benalla Health include: • Workplace culture • Manual handling • Emergency codes • Emergency response • Hand hygiene • Elder abuse • Occupational based health care, including comprehensive assessment, clinical intervention, care planning and referral on an outreach basis alongside Xxxxxx Mission staff. Clients are assisted to access mainstream and specialist healthcare and support services to improve their health and safety • Quality wellbeing outcomes. Clients’ health and risk • Patient/Resident Care • Blood safe/transfusion package KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: • Substantial postsupport needs are addressed utilising a strengths-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing and/or Postbased harm minimisation approach. Service provision is person-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing • Demonstrate well-developed communication centred and interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision making processes • Knowledge aligned with the principles of trauma informed care and commitment to Quality Management and Accreditation processespractice. • Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Safety and Quality The Xxxxxx Mission Senior Mental Health Service Standards and Aged Care Standards • Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent nursing care in accordance with BH philosophy, policies and procedures. • Ability to work as part of Clinician takes a multi disciplinary team and to work independently of others. • An ability to represent as a patient advocate. • Ability to involve patients leadership role in the planning of, coordination of health care within and delivery of, across different care Requirements specific to their needs and requirements. OUR PURPOSE: The purpose of Benalla Health is contexts to facilitate optimal health outcomes. The Senior Mental Health Clinician practices independently and interdependently, assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions. The Xxxxxx Mission Senior Mental Health Clinician works in partnership with clients, local service providers and communities to build and strengthen client support networks and assist clients to permanently exit homelessness. This includes building and maintaining strong relationships with health services across multiple Local Health Districts. The Xxxxxx Mission Senior Mental Health Clinician provides leadership, education and builds capacity within the Xxxxxx Mission Therapeutic Support Team in order to improve service delivery and client outcomes. As a healthy senior clinician, the Xxxxxx Mission Senior Mental Health Clinician participates in clinical supervision and resilient community through maintains a continuing professional development plan while being actively involved in reporting, quality improvement activities and service development. ST VINCENT’S HEALTH AUSTRALIA: IDENTITY Our organisational values are relevant to all positions. All employees are required to consistently demonstrate behaviours that support the provision Mission, Vision and Values of integrated, lifelong healthcare services. OUR VALUES: Compassion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect St Vincent’s Health Australia and Excellence. POSITION SUMMARY: • Providing high quality nursing care to patients and supervising specialist care delivered by other staff; • Coordinating specialised aspects of care provided to patients on a daily basis; • Counselling patients, providing health education - especially in relation to Peri operative Nursing; • Where appropriate, acting as promote an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their opinions are heard and their rights are respected. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Achievement of competencies for a Registered Nurse Division 1 as prescribed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Incorporated (ANMC and Benalla Health Mandatory Training Policy. • Assessing the need for training and education of other staff and then delivering specialist clinical teaching and supervision to nurses, health care staff and students in the unit and nursing division as required; • Carrying out research and development in the speciality. Providing specialist input to the development of clinical policies and procedures including their preparation. Providing advisory services to appropriate committees. • Complying in full with all organisational policies and procedures. • Delivery of excellent nursing care ethical environment in accordance with the unit philosophy, policies and procedures. • Participating in the organisationSt Vincent’s quality and accreditation programs, contributing to the processes whereby the quality Health Australia Code of care of patients and residents is continuously improved. This includes examining own and others’ nursing and health care delivery critically and incorporating the results of personal research or the research findings of others in the delivery of care. • Level of clinical practice reflects level of remuneration i.e. higher level of skill than would be expected of Grade 2 nurses, but less than Grade 3 positions. CARE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PERIOPERATIVE AREA • Ability to perform a high level of patient identification and procedure matching skills involving the patient in there care and allaying any concerns and anxieties associated with surgery/invasive procedure. • Demonstrate a high level of understanding of Anaesthetic procedure and ability to assist the Anaesthetist in the safe and efficient care of the patient during surgery. • Advanced level of management of the unconscious patient throughout the peri operative experience, especially in the PACU where sole management of unconscious patient is required. • Ability to check and have high understanding of equipment / instruments, specific to peri operative area. • High knowledge level and practice of aseptic technique and sterile field management, and ability to assist the Surgeon to maintain patient safety during surgery. • Advanced knowledge of peri operative skills and current guidelines/ standards such as AS/NZS4187, ACORN Guidelines, GESA/GENCA and ANZCA. • Advanced level of patient clinical assessment and ability to promptly recognise patient deterioration and take appropriate measures. • Knowledge of environmental/OH&S emergency procedures, and clinical emergencies (eg Malignant Hyperthermia, Haemorrhage) specific to the peri operative environment. • Continue to undertake ongoing education, maintain and update knowledge and skills in the peri operative area. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY • Competence in nursing practice measured by the Australian National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (Australian Nursing Council Inc.). • Commitment to development of area of specialty including higher levels of skill demonstrated in clinical decision-making and maintenance and improvement of clinical standards. • Commitment to personal development and to the development of the OrganisationConduct.
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Reports to. Nurse Unit Manager or Nurse in charge of the shift PRE-REQUISITES: Registered Nurse Grade 2 Essential: Current Nurses registration (AHPRA) Current Police check Current Working with Children’s Check The additional mandatory competencies required of a Registered Nurse at Benalla Health include: ALS – Annual update Intravenous Cannulation – when competency obtained, demonstrate skills maintenance at annual performance review. Desirable: Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing the Speciality Relevant Post-Basic Qualifications (or working towards same) in Peri operative Nursing The mandatory training requirements a relevant nursing speciality including Midwifery. ECG interpretation and management of chest pain (initial in- service attendance and then demonstrate skills maintenance at annual performance review) Midwifery Skills for Registered Nurses at Benalla Health include: • Workplace culture • Manual handling • Emergency codes • Emergency response • Hand hygiene • Elder abuse • Occupational health and safety • Quality and risk • Patient/Resident Care • Blood safe/transfusion package Non Midwives (annual in-service attendance). KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: • Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing and/or Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing • Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision making processes • Knowledge and commitment to Quality Management and Accreditation processes. • Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Safety and Quality Health Service reform, National Standards and Aged Care Standards • Demonstrated ability to deliver of excellent nursing care in accordance with BH philosophy, policies and procedures. • Ability to work as part of a multi multi-disciplinary team and to work independently of others. • others An ability to represent as a patient advocate. • Ability to involve patients in the planning of, and delivery of, care Requirements specific to their needs and requirements. advocate OUR PURPOSE: The purpose of Benalla Health is to facilitate a healthy and resilient community through the provision of integrated, lifelong healthcare services. OUR VALUES: Compassion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. POSITION SUMMARY: • Providing high quality nursing care to patients and supervising specialist care delivered by other staff; • Coordinating specialised aspects of care provided to patients on a daily basis; • Counselling patients, providing health education - especially in relation to Peri operative Nursingthe speciality; • Where appropriate, appropriate acting as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their opinions are heard and their rights are respected. ; RESPONSIBILITIES: • Achievement of competencies for a Registered Nurse Division 1 as prescribed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Incorporated (ANMC ANMC) and Benalla Health Mandatory Training Policy. • Assessing the need for training and education of other staff and then delivering specialist clinical teaching and supervision to nurses, health care staff and students in the unit and nursing division as required; • Carrying out research and development in the speciality. Providing specialist input to the development of clinical policies and procedures including their preparation. Providing advisory services to appropriate committees. • Complying in full with all organisational policies and procedures. • Delivery of excellent nursing care in accordance with the unit philosophy, policies and procedures. • Participating in the organisation’s quality and accreditation programs, contributing to the processes whereby the quality of care of patients and residents is continuously improved. This includes examining own and others’ nursing and health care delivery critically and incorporating the results of personal research or the research findings of others in the delivery of care. • Level of clinical practice reflects level of remuneration i.e. higher level of skill than would be expected of Grade 2 nurses, but less than Grade 3 positions. CARE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PERIOPERATIVE AREA • Ability Prepared to perform a high level of patient identification and procedure matching skills involving the patient in there care and allaying any concerns and anxieties associated with surgery/invasive procedure. • Demonstrate a high level of understanding of Anaesthetic procedure and ability to assist the Anaesthetist work in the safe Team Leader role as required to meet operational need and efficient care of the patient during surgery. • Advanced level of management of the unconscious patient throughout the peri operative experience, especially in the PACU where sole management of unconscious patient is required. • Ability to check and have high understanding of equipment / instruments, specific to peri operative area. • High knowledge level and practice of aseptic technique and sterile field management, and ability to assist the Surgeon to maintain patient safety during surgery. • Advanced knowledge of peri operative skills and current guidelines/ standards such as AS/NZS4187, ACORN Guidelines, GESA/GENCA and ANZCA. • Advanced level of patient develop further clinical assessment and ability to promptly recognise patient deterioration and take appropriate measures. • Knowledge of environmental/OH&S emergency procedures, and clinical emergencies (eg Malignant Hyperthermia, Haemorrhage) specific to the peri operative environment. • Continue to undertake ongoing education, maintain and update knowledge and skills in the peri operative areaexpertise. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY • Competence in nursing practice measured by the Australian National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (Australian Nursing Council Inc.). • Commitment to development of area of specialty including higher levels of skill demonstrated in clinical decision-making and maintenance and improvement of clinical standards. • Commitment to personal development and to the development of the Organisation.
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Reports to. Nurse Unit Manager or Nurse in charge of the shift PRE-REQUISITES: Essential: Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), and meet the NMBA's professional standards. Registered Nurse Essential: Grade 2 Current Nurses registration (AHPRA) Current Police check Current Working with Children’s Check The additional mandatory competencies required of a Registered Nurse at Benalla Health include: ALS – Annual update Intravenous Cannulation – when competency obtained, demonstrate skills maintenance at annual performance review. Desirable: Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing the Speciality Relevant Post-Basic Qualifications (or working towards same) in Peri operative Nursing The mandatory training requirements a relevant nursing speciality including Midwifery. ECG interpretation and management of chest pain (initial in-service attendance and then demonstrate skills maintenance at annual performance review) Midwifery Skills for Registered Nurses at Benalla Health include: • Workplace culture • Manual handling • Emergency codes • Emergency response • Hand hygiene • Elder abuse • Occupational health and safety • Quality and risk • Patient/Resident Care • Blood safe/transfusion package Non Midwives (annual in- service attendance). KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: • Substantial post-basic experience in Peri operative Nursing and/or Post-Basic Qualifications in Peri operative Nursing • Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated ability to articulate clear decision making processes • Knowledge and commitment to Quality Management and Accreditation processes. • Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the National Safety and Quality Health Service reform, National Standards and Aged Care Standards • Demonstrated ability to deliver of excellent nursing care in accordance with BH philosophy, policies and procedures. • Ability to work as part of a multi multi-disciplinary team and to work independently of others. • others An ability to represent as a patient advocate. • Ability to involve patients in the planning of, and delivery of, care Requirements specific to their needs and requirements. advocate OUR PURPOSE: The purpose of Benalla Health is to facilitate a healthy and resilient community through the provision of integrated, lifelong healthcare services. OUR VALUES: Compassion, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. POSITION SUMMARY: • Providing high quality nursing care to patients and supervising specialist care delivered by other staff; • Coordinating specialised aspects of care provided to patients on a daily basis; • Counselling patients, providing health education - especially in relation to Peri operative Nursingthe speciality; • Where appropriate, appropriate acting as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their opinions are heard and their rights are respected. ; RESPONSIBILITIES: • Achievement of competencies for a Registered Nurse Division 1 as prescribed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Incorporated (ANMC ANMC) and Benalla Health Mandatory Training Policy. • Assessing the need for training and education of other staff and then delivering specialist clinical teaching and supervision to nurses, health care staff and students in the unit and nursing division as required; • Carrying out research and development in the speciality. Providing specialist input to the development of clinical policies and procedures including their preparation. Providing advisory services to appropriate committees. • Complying in full with all organisational policies and procedures. • Delivery of excellent nursing care in accordance with the unit philosophy, policies and procedures. • Participating in the organisation’s quality and accreditation programs, contributing to the processes whereby the quality of care of patients and residents is continuously improved. This includes examining own and others’ nursing and health care delivery critically and incorporating the results of personal research or the research findings of others in the delivery of care. • Level of clinical practice reflects level of remuneration i.e. higher level of skill than would be expected of Grade 2 nurses, but less than Grade 3 positions. CARE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PERIOPERATIVE AREA • Ability Prepared to perform a high level of patient identification and procedure matching skills involving the patient in there care and allaying any concerns and anxieties associated with surgery/invasive procedure. • Demonstrate a high level of understanding of Anaesthetic procedure and ability to assist the Anaesthetist work in the safe Team Leader role as required to meet operational need and efficient care of the patient during surgery. • Advanced level of management of the unconscious patient throughout the peri operative experience, especially in the PACU where sole management of unconscious patient is required. • Ability to check and have high understanding of equipment / instruments, specific to peri operative area. • High knowledge level and practice of aseptic technique and sterile field management, and ability to assist the Surgeon to maintain patient safety during surgery. • Advanced knowledge of peri operative skills and current guidelines/ standards such as AS/NZS4187, ACORN Guidelines, GESA/GENCA and ANZCA. • Advanced level of patient develop further clinical assessment and ability to promptly recognise patient deterioration and take appropriate measures. • Knowledge of environmental/OH&S emergency procedures, and clinical emergencies (eg Malignant Hyperthermia, Haemorrhage) specific to the peri operative environment. • Continue to undertake ongoing education, maintain and update knowledge and skills in the peri operative areaexpertise. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY • Competence in nursing practice measured by the Australian National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse (Australian Nursing Council Inc.). • Commitment to development of area of specialty including higher levels of skill demonstrated in clinical decision-making and maintenance and improvement of clinical standards. • Commitment to personal development and to the development of the Organisation.
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