Clinical Nurse Consultant in Pain Management INFORMATION PACK CONTENTS: Selection Criteria (please address in a cover letter) & How To Apply Context and Scope HammondCare s Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action (our core values) 1. Selection Criteria Please briefly address each criterion individually in a cover letter bullet points or short paragraphs are OK 1. Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action. 2. Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). 3. Experience at a Clinical Nurse Consultant level in Pain Medicine in the last 5 years complemented by ongoing educational activities. 4. Preference given to applicants with Post-graduate qualifications in Pain Medicine but not essential. 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 6. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. 7. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain networks across multi-disciplines. 8. Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and manage complex pain patients. 9. Be currently proficient or prepared to upskill in telehealth knowledge and skills. Additional Information to be provided with Application (information treated in the strictest confidence) 1. Do you have any medical condition/illness, which would prevent or hinder you from performing the work you have applied for? If YES, please give details (including dates). 2. Were you born in Australia? If NO, please give details of your citizenship, permanent residency or working visa (include copy of relevant documentation). 3. HammondCare recommends that workers continue to be made aware of the recommendations with regards to immunisation against Hepatitis B and Influenza as advised by the Department of Health. Although not compulsory, it is recommended that all workers know their vaccination and immunity (serology) status. How to Apply Please send your resume and a covering letter addressing the above selection criteria to: Dr Amanda Johns Greenwich Hospital Pain clinic 97-115 River Rd Greenwich NSW 2065 Or email your application and cover letter to: ajohns@hammond.com.au
2. Context and Scope HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve quality of life for people in need. We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence based best practice in its services and we provide these services through home care, subacute hospitals and residential aged care. Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles. Summary of Position The role of the Clinical Nurse Consultant works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure clinical leadership and use of advanced nursing practices, incorporating research, education and management to achieve optimal outcomes for patients within a designated case load. The service will involve the provision of clinical pain management support services and education by Greenwich Hospital Pain Management Service to clinicians and patients within Far West NSW LHD. The collaboration will involve the use of various approaches to help provide clinical support and build local capacity for the management of chronic non-cancer pain. The essence of this role is to: as a senior nurse in the pain clinic to assist in developing a new telehealth chronic pain service to Far West NSW local health district (LHD), serving as an initial point of contact for patients and health professionals and developing an efficiently run service. Coordinate pain clinics, liaising with patients, health professionals and colleagues at Greenwich Hospital to organise individual consultations, case conferences and multidisciplinary clinic meetings Participate in and provide clinical care, education and training by face-to-face visits and videolink to Far West LHD. Support and initiate the development of policies and guidelines regarding clinical pathways and protocols to assist provision of care. Assist with reporting requirements to NSW Health and NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation 3. Key responsibilities Responsibilities Capability Outcomes 1.0 Clinical Practice advanced nursing expertise in clinical assessment Translates and integrates evidence into planning care Able to take an appropriate pain history, including comorbidities, medications and relevant details required in order to assess, triage and provide suitable clinical advice regarding management
Responsibilities Capability Outcomes 2.0 Professional Accountability Practises in accordance with the professional regulation governing nursing practice Evaluates the outcomes of own practice 3.0 Leadership: Clinical and Professional Advocates for, participates in, or leads systems that support safe care, partnership and professional growth Mission in Action Live the Mission Delivering Results Providing Leadership ing Effectively with Others Aware of own limitations to knowledge and able to seek advice from the multidisciplinary team when required. Able to communicate effectively with members of the team via telephone, email and personally depending on the clinical situation. Accurately document assessment, diagnoses and decisions made regarding interventions, referrals or follow up Identifies situations of clinical complexity and takes appropriate actions to ensure an effective outcome for the patient, family or staff Prioritises services based on clinical need Develop suitable protocols for the new service to improve the efficiency of the service and to incorporate best practise principles. Recognises limits to own practice and consults appropriately to achieve best health outcomes Takes responsibility for own practice within the definitions of current nursing registration Maintains own professional portfolio and commitment to learning and development through the utilisation of evidence based practice and research Participates in peer review process and clinical supervision Provides professional leadership, strategic direction, expert advice and support for the clinical and management team Promotes effective teamwork and collaborative relationships within the multidisciplinary team and across the health service Promotes the organisational and nursing goals and promotes the service as a centre of excellence. s effectively as part of the interdisciplinary team. Provides clinical and professional leadership in pain management and demonstrates leadership qualities to all health professionals Provides expert nursing knowledge to the multidisciplinary team, providing direct clinical care, guidance, support, education and advice on the clinical case management of patients
Responsibilities Capability Outcomes Educates and supports others to enable their active participation in care 4.0 Research and Education Adapting Approaches Assumes leadership role when required and is accountable for decision making Is an advocate, mentor, clinical teacher, resource and support person Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative and professional relationships with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team, General Practitioners and Specialist involved in patient care. Initiates projects that enhance the implementation of evidence based practice A nursing resource that provides expert advice and education to nursing staff and other health care professionals within the scope of practice Fosters a culture of enquiry, critical thinking and research skill acquisition among the nursing team to advance nursing practice and patient care Identifies and supports staff education and professional development based on knowledge of service needs Contributes clinical expertise to research and learning environments 4. Qualifications Experience Skills and Competencies Personal Attributes 1. Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action. 2. Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). 3. Experience at a Clinical Nurse Consultant level in Pain Medicine in the last 5 years complemented by ongoing educational activities. 4. Preference given to applicants with Post-graduate qualifications in Pain Medicine but not essential. 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 6. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. 7. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain networks across multi-disciplines. 8. Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and manage complex pain patients. 9. Be currently proficient or prepared to upskill in telehealth knowledge and skills.
Capabilities for the Role Steam B Capability Description Behavioural Indicators Stream B Mission in Action Live the Mission Providing Leadership ing Effectively with Others Delivering Results Adapting Approaches Align with HammondCare culture and values, and shape the culture by demonstrating the Mission in action Serving Others and ing Together. Lead self and others by seeking feedback and taking responsibility for personal and professional development. Empower others to develop the 6 capabilities to meet HammondCare s future directions. Serve people with passion, working together to focus on the needs of those we serve. Being deliberate about communication to engage others and achieve outcomes. Proactively partner and collaborate across teams and portfolios. Demonstrate self-awareness and motivation, and help others develop greater self-awareness. Perform the requirements of the role well and ensure role expectations and objectives are met. Solve problems effectively, ensuring that issues are fully understood. Manage performance and evaluate outcomes. Follow HammondCare s mission and apply evidence based practice to the way you work. Adapt to changing circumstances and perform role effectively in an environment of ambiguity and complexity. Embrace innovation by recognising situations or conditions where change is needed and influence others to improve. a strong understanding of the HC Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action and ensures that judgements, decisions and actions are aligned. Recognises and rewards aligned behaviour and challenges behaviour that contravenes organisational values. Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Communicates and explains information clearly, can present and educate on areas of expertise in order to influence others. Commits to continuous professional development of self and team. Facilitates the improved performance of others by providing advice and guidance. Develops and empowers people to facilitate the successful achievement of goals. Develops direction and clarifies priorities for the team. Motivates oneself. Ensures the primary focus is on the needs of the people we serve. Seeks to see things from their point of view. Relates well, acts professionally and facilitates teamwork. Ensures productive outcomes are achieved. Is self aware and leads others to develop self awareness by recognising aligned/ unaligned actions and behaviour. Fosters a climate of trust and respect and supports team members. Adjusts own interpersonal style to meet the needs of others and changing situations. Achieves day-to-day responsibilities and meets expectations. Recognises the activities needed and the skills of team members to achieve planned outcomes. Holds others accountable for results. Uses skills and knowledge to problem solve and makes effective decisions ensuring that issues are fully understood; options are explored and others are consulted. Delivers a higher standard of service by applying current evidence based practice and HammondCare Mission for your role. Keeps abreast of best practice in the Industry. Sets standards for others to apply best practice and improves HC policies and procedures. Safeguards and maintains the organisations financial, physical and intellectual assets within scope of role. Monitors compliance with organisational controls and supports employees who report compliance issues. Implements sound approaches to manage complexity and change in their work. Looks for ways to improve and innovate and recognises when change is needed. Influences others on the need for change and develops plans to effect change. Facilitates openness to new ideas and different ways of thinking about work. Proactively asks questions and clarifies issues to enable changed practice and processes.
5. HammondCare s Motivation, Mission and Mission in Action