O Connell Family Centre POSITION DESCRIPTION Maternal and Child Health Nurse Core Mercy Values: Compassion, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork Position title: Maternal & Child Health Nurse Employee name: Entity/MHAC: Business Unit/Department: Position reports to: Nurse Unit Manager Position Purpose: Qualifications: Mercy Health - O Connell Family Centre Date: April 2012 Positions reporting to this one: Mothercraft Nurses Early Childhood Workers Compliment and support the strategic direction and management within O Connell Family Centre Respond to and effectively manage the day to day operation of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Promote excellence in clinical practice and family centred care. Provide leadership and support to the nursing team Registered Nurse/Endorsed Midwife with AHPRA Post Graduate qualification in midwifery Maternal and Child Health Nursing qualification Post graduate qualification in adult or infant mental health desirable Relevant Competencies: Australian College Midwifes Incorporated (ACMI) Australian Nursing Council (ANC) Experience in Maternal and Child Health Nursing service delivery Mercy Health - O Connell Family Centre Maternal and Child Health Nurse Page 1 of 5
Personal Competencies required Job Competencies Required Excellent interpersonal and effective communications skills. Previous experience in staff management. Good written and computer skills Individual leadership, Influencing and /or negotiating skills Demonstrated achievements in driving clinical innovation in a clinical services environment. Able to respond quickly in a complex evolving environment. Provide parent education and support in a changing environment Knowledge of contemporary clinical issues Recent clinical experience in child and family health Demonstrate skills in physical and development assessments in children 0-4 years Demonstrate skills in assessment of adult health and wellbeing Demonstrate knowledge involving child protection issues including mandatory reporting Effective Customer/client and team focus. Understanding the issues for families requiring Early Parenting Services A practical common sense approach to problem solving and trouble shooting Knowledge of contemporary nursing issues Proven ability to manage emergency situations Relevant knowledge of OHS and infection control Key Result Areas Standard Measures Key Activities Demonstrates and Ensure the values of Mercy Health upholds the Values and Mission of Mercy are incorporated into daily work practices for all staff Health Ensure leadership within the clinical unit of O Connell Family Centre High level of internal compliance and commitment from staff on the unit Be compassionate and provide support to staff and customers. Consistently shows respect and values each person s dignity. Seeks opportunities to be innovative for improvement. Communicates openly and honestly as an effective team member Assist the Nurse Unit Manager in facilitating the implementation of operational strategies in line with O Connell Family Centre Strategic Directions Provide leadership and direction to MCN s, ECW & Registered nurses for client care. Manage emergency situations and response codes appropriately Manage outbreak of infections according to OFC guidelines Complete performance appraisals on staff as directed by NUM. Mercy Health - O Connell Family Centre Maternal and Child Health Nurse Page 2 of 5
Ensure effective Appropriate use of resources Assist the Nurse Unit Manager develop staff understanding & management of involvement in the budgetary decision making process. allocated resources Assist the Nurse Unit Manager with staff allocation and replacement Ensure the provision and implementation of quality clinical care. Assist in the implementation of quality management Assists with the promotion and maintenance of effective lines of communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Ensuring ongoing provision of quality of care and continually keeping abreast of current practice trends. Organisation successfully accredited by ACHS Assists with the representation of clinical services of O Connell Family Centre locally and state-wide. Well informed staff working in a harmonious environment. Evidence of a culture with open and transparent communication. Ensure compliance with all Mercy Health s and OFC Policies and Procedures. Adheres to standards as set by relevant governing bodies standards for Registered Nurses. Demonstrates competence in assessment and implementation of care Compliance with mandated requirement ensuring child safety and wellbeing at all times Demonstrates effective discharge planning in conjunction with NUM Conduct group parent education sessions Promotes nursing care that upholds the rights of the clients in relation to safety, privacy and confidentiality. Attends in-services as required Keeps up to date with accreditation standards. Contributes towards the organisation being successfully accredited by ACHS Constantly monitor service standards and participate in review and improved work practices as required Participate with perceptorship training and mentoring of students and staff Demonstrates supportive behaviours for colleagues reflective of Mercy Values. Establishes effective and appropriate patterns of communication with clients, colleagues, managers and the wider community. Initiates and maintains accurate documentation. Promotes a pro-active approach to communication. Attends meetings as scheduled. Make report as are identified eg. Mandatory reporting to DHS or referral to Child FIRST and/ or community supports Mercy Health - O Connell Family Centre Maternal and Child Health Nurse Page 3 of 5
Ensure all services & Minimal customer complaints. practices are delivered Professional representation of the with strong focus on ward/unit customer service and Develop and support discharge continuous planning improvement. Ensures responsibility for own professional development. Encourages and facilitates the professional development of others. Encourage clinical practice research & the application of findings. Meet AHPRA continuous professional development requirements Clinical and theoretical knowledge is up to date. Attendance at all compulsory sessions. Staff and self appraisals as directed by NUM Membership of relevant committees. Evidence based approach to care. Improved client/family care.. Progressive and up to date care in all areas of family centred care. Act as a role model in the adoption of a customer service focus for both internal and external clients. Knowledge of Mercy Health and OFC Complaints Policy and Incident Reporting Involve clients and family in planning care Respect for the individual needs and privacy of families Completes professional development as required to continue registration with AHPRA Attends professional development relevant to role and mandatory requirement of Mercy Health & OFC and maintain supporting documentation. Knowledge of contemporary relevant issues. Reflects on self and practice to identify areas for personal and professional growth. Participate in annual staff performance review. Conducts staff performance review on ECW/MCN as directed by NUM Encourage research and learning. Demonstrates the ability to access and understand research findings and how to adopt these findings in clinical practice Implementation of evidence based practice Mentoring staff through research driven practise changes Contributes to a collaborative approach to change management and application. Contributes to a collaborative approach to policy & procedure review & development. Assists with forward planning Delivery of quality programs Assists with the continuous OFC procedures review and development. Ensure staff compliance with Mercy Health & OFC policies and procedures Actively pursue implementation of the current clinical practice guidelines. Pro-actively contribute to continuous improvement within the organisation resulting in change Actively support and assist NUM with change management and application Assists with the development & maintenance of professional standards of knowledge of P&P s with the clinical staff. Keep abreast of developments in clinical practice. Demonstrate a knowledge of evidence based practice Comply with all Mercy Health & OFC policies and procedures Mercy Health - O Connell Family Centre Maternal and Child Health Nurse Page 4 of 5
Provide so far as is practicable, a healthy and safe environment for staff and others in the workplace and actively review work procedures and supervise staff to ensure all work is performed in a safe manner. Completed risk assessments & implements controls. Records incidents thoroughly & accurately. Incident investigations are conducted and completed in a timely manner. Assists with facilitation and monitoring of staff on return to work plans. Assists with the induction/orientation of new staff to the work area. Complete risk and hazard assessments when identified Complete incident reports as required Assist injured staff to return to work in a safe and timely manner Assist the NUM with maintaining induction/orientation records Elect and support health and safety representatives Participate in training and meetings regarding safety Participate in mandatory training regarding Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), Manual Handling and Infection Control. Employee s Signature: Date: Print Name: Line Manager Signature: Date: Print Name: Previous Review: July 2010 Updated: April 2012 Mercy Health - O Connell Family Centre Maternal and Child Health Nurse Page 5 of 5