Director Community Services

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1 Position Definition Position: Agreement: Classification: Position reports to: Effective date: June 2016 Approved by: Community Health Nurse Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement Community Health Nurse, Grade 4A Manager HACC/Community Services Director Community Services Organisational Context Plenty Valley Community Health (PVCH) provides primary healthcare, social and psychological support services to people of all ages, focusing on the growing outer northern metropolitan area of Melbourne. Our services have a strong focus on treatment, prevention, early identification, rehabilitation and maximisation of independent living skills. PVCH is a major provider of primary healthcare in our region and is committed to establishing a well-integrated primary healthcare service that is accessible to people in the City of Whittlesea and neighbouring metropolitan and rural municipalities. PVCH partners with General Practitioners, Hospitals, the three levels of government, local agencies and community members to achieve an effective universal primary healthcare system. PVCH is a registered Community Health Centre and a Company Limited by Guarantee. It is funded by government grants and other self-managed revenue activities. It is governed by a Board of Directors elected and appointed from the community. Our expectation is that staff will operate as a co-operative team. Our staff will be flexible, multi-skilled and able to work with a diverse range of individuals, multidisciplinary groups and community agencies. Our staff will continually update their knowledge to take on new responsibilities and challenges and be adaptive to changes within the health landscape environment. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this community nursing role is to provide an integrated holistic model of care to clients needing support, education and intervention specifically focusing in areas of continence management, falls prevention and developing programs specialising in Men s Health. The position will work both collaboratively with other PVCH staff members and independently in the delivery of client centred nursing care, in either clinic, community or home based settings.

2 Key Responsibilities and Duties Service delivery: To meet, and strive to exceed, personal and workgroup targets for Key Performance Indicators as set from time to time by PVCH and/or funding bodies in areas such as Safety, Efficiency and Effectiveness, amongst others. To practise effective infection control procedures in all aspects of client and service delivery Demonstrate a high level of competency in Continence management delivery in a community setting To lead, develop and provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate and client focussed practice in men s health: General men s health across the life span. Participate in the PVCH Falls prevention group with Allied health professionals. Provide nursing outreach program delivery where necessary. Demonstrated ability to work with clients with complex health and social issues. To provide group health education and information programs both within the Service and in the community. To supervise nursing students as required. To liaise effectively to ensure appropriate referrals and consultations take place with other health and social support workers both within and external to the Service Accurate and timely recording of all client contacts within client management systems Use current and relevant process and tools for assessment, implementation follow up and quality review of outcomes Organisational: To abide by and actively support PVCH s OH&S policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the employee, clients, colleagues, contractors and visitors. To ensure that the confidentiality of PVCH clients is respected and upheld at all times. To actively support the Vision, Purpose and Values contained in the PVCH Corporate Plan. To undertake Continuing Professional Development. To abide by the Policies & Procedures of PVCH (which may be amended from time to time). To actively promote PVCH and its services within the community. Other duties as directed. 2 Private & Confidential Plenty Valley Community Health

3 Key Responsibilities and Duties Leadership: Not applicable Management: Not applicable Financial: Not applicable Core Competencies, Attributes and Capabilities Clinical/professional: Thorough understanding and absolute commitment to the principles and practises of infection control regulations and procedures. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, EEO and participatory work practices. Demonstrated commitment to and use of appropriate ethical standards and behaviours. Client orientation: Demonstrated commitment to social justice and advocacy on behalf of clients. Demonstrated sensitivity to culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) individuals and communities. Demonstrated commitment to access and equity for individuals from disadvantaged communities. Interpersonal: Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Ability to liaise effectively with clients, community groups, other employees and external agencies. Ability to negotiate and gain co-operation and support from others in a team environment. Willingness to support team members and work as part of a cohesive team across PVCH. Leadership: Ability to manage competing priorities. Management: Not applicable Computer: Sound demonstrable knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet Explorer. Others (specify): Not applicable Financial: Not applicable The capacity to learn to effectively use the PVCH electronic records systems (for example VHIMS, TRIM, TrakCare, Titanium).

4 Key Selection Criteria Mandatory: Successful applicants are required to provide certified copies of the mandatory qualifications listed in this section. Registration as Division 1 Registered Nurse The employee must obtain and maintain professional registration with the Nurses Board Victoria entitling them to practice in Victoria and must provide evidence of that registration to PVCH annually Experience in continence & falls management Current full Victorian Driver s Licence. Current competencies, experience and skills in Community Health nursing. Ability and demonstrated experience in working with people with complex health and social issues. Ability to work collaboratively within the community and a multidisciplinary team, to network and liaise with external agencies. Demonstrated Core Attributes as listed above Desirable: Experience in men s health program delivery Experience in working with refugee clients Experience in new clinical service development Student clinical placement supervision experience Proficiency in a community language Conditions of Employment Remuneration: The employee will be paid in accordance with the Award/Agreement. Salary Packaging is available for permanent and fixed term employees, in accordance with prevailing legislation and PVCH Policy. Novated Car Leasing is available for all permanent employees. Location: The employee will be expected to work, either temporarily or permanently, at any site operated by PVCH. Hours of duty: The hours of duty will be as rostered by the employee s Supervisor. 4 Private & Confidential Plenty Valley Community Health

5 Conditions of Employment Pre-employment checks: A Police Check is mandatory. In accordance with PVCH Policy, relevant convictions will be taken into consideration when considering applicants for this position. All employees of PVCH must be either an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian visa that will legally enable them to fulfil the obligations of the contract of employment. A Working With Children card (WWC) is mandatory for this position. Failure to obtain and retain a WWC card will make the employee automatically ineligible for employment in this position. PVCH employees who are engaged in direct client care are required to complete the PVCH Staff immunisation record form, confirming their consent to receive or declaration that they have received the recommended vaccinations. Probationary period: Confirmation of new employees to PVCH is subject to a 6 month probationary period, during which time the employee must demonstrate satisfactory capability to perform the Key Responsibilities and Duties. This probationary period is regarded as an extension of the interview process. Acknowledgement Position Descriptions may be modified from time to time in accordance with PVCH Policy, relevant Awards, Agreements or Legislative amendments. Awards and Agreements may be modified or replaced in accordance with the Fair Work Act Employee signature: Employee name: Date: