MERCY PUBLIC HOSPITALS INC POSITION DESCRIPTION Core Mercy Values: Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork Position title: Clinical Nurse Educator Employee name: Entity/Group: Business Unit/Department: Position reports to: Mercy Health Albury Clinical Administration Operations Manager/ Director of Nursing Date: Position Purpose: Qualifications: Resource management: Coordinate the learning and professional development of clinical staff at Mercy Health Albury. Identifying professional development needs for nursing staff, coordinating learning activities across the facility and implementing best practice into learning activities and the facility. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with NSW Nurses and Midwives Board Cert IV in Assessment & Training Desirable : Post registration qualification in gerontology /palliative care / rehabilitation Annual Operating Expenditure: Annual Capital Expenditure:
Mandatory Organisational Competencies Personal Competencies Job Competencies Orientation (on commencement) Commitment to the Mercy values. Comply with the requirements of the annual organisational mandatory and role related competencies policy and procedure. Diversity & Equity (annual) Demonstrated ability to build relationships with people at all levels. Good knowledge, understanding and commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Sisters of Mercy Emergency Procedures (annual) Ability to work as part of a team. The ability to design, deliver, implement and evaluate education Work Health & Safety (annual) Proven communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of and experience with change management principles Infection Control (annual) Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and with a team focus Up to date knowledge of contemporary nursing Demonstrated ability to provide Innovative approach to problem solving professional/clinical leadership Confident and resourceful in Excellent computer skills and applications approach Excellent Interpersonal skills (written and verbal Innovative approach to education and training Generic Requirements Act professionally and in accordance with the Mercy Health Code of Conduct Maintain clinical registration (where applicable) Participate in annual performance development review (PDR) process knowledge Working knowledge of (EQuIP/National Standards) quality accreditation standards Key Result Areas Key Activities Standard Measures Ensure the values of Mercy Health are incorporated into daily work practices. Demonstrates and upholds the Values and Mission of Mercy Health. Shows compassion and provides support to colleagues and patients. 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.
Maintain a safe environment for patients/self/colleagues and members of the public. Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality & risk to an appropriate staff member. Participate in evaluation and continuous improvement and clinical indicator processes. Demonstrate the principles of Person Centred Care: o Respect & Dignity Demonstrates an understanding of individual responsibility for safety, quality & risk and participates in organisational quality and safety initiatives. Provide leadership in nursing education and research Ensure the provision and implementation of quality clinical care o Information Sharing o Participation o Collaboration. Develop and implement innovative strategies to encourage participation in education and research Support strategic alliances and collaboration (internal and external) to facilitate education and research opportunities Provides a flexible, supportive learning environment for learners Implements and evaluates education programs that compliment work practices and clinical change initiatives Prepares and administers clinical assessment tools to evaluate progress of learners Maintains and applies current knowledge of external regulations relating to clinical practice Liaises with appropriate personnel to develop, maintain and review information of learners Risk controls implemented. Incident/s reported as soon as practicable. Undertake incident investigations. Orientation completed. Training up to date. Accreditation outcomes. Patient satisfaction and experience survey results. Participate in implementation and delivery of annual quality plan and business plan. Development of relevant professional networks Membership of appropriate network committees Appropriately sourced education and research opportunities for the organisation Evidence of completed orientation programs for each specialty Completed competencies for learners Compliance with relevant professional standards
Facilitates the clinical orientation program of staff new to their environment Promotes relevant competencies for each clinical area Co-ordinates education session Ensure effective lines of communication are maintained both internally and with external facilities Ensures all services and practices are delivered with strong focus on customer service and continuous improvement Encourages and facilitates the professional development of nurses Demonstrates supportive behaviors for colleagues and learners Attends and participates in hospital forums and unit/department meetings as required Establishes effective and appropriate patterns of communication with patients, families, learners, colleagues and management Initiates and maintains accurate documentation for learners Initiates effective processes for dissemination of education/research related material Encourages participation of professional development activity Supports and encourages evidence based practices Conduct professional needs analysis Facilitates development of professional development plan in consultation with NUM s, quality and education committee Continues to develop and implement and evaluate quality nurse education programs Encourages professional development of individuals Develop and maintain the professional Well informed staff working in a harmonious environment Evidence of a culture with open and transparent communication Maintains or increases patient satisfaction Improved standards of care Professional needs analysis are conducted and analyzed following the appropriate process Supports the development and implementation of nurse education and research Membership of relevant committees Anticipated number of education sessions achieved
development calendar Attendance at all compulsory sessions Appropriateness of education sessions Evaluation of education activities Improved standards of care Professional Development calendar is designed in line with the needs of the stakeholders Promotes professional development of self Participates in performance development process Completes compulsory education competencies Regular attendance and participation in in service Achieves overall satisfactory performance appraisals Provides contemporary evidence based nursing care Readily shares appropriate knowledge and skills and offers support to colleagues. Encourage nursing clinical practice research and the application of findings Works collaboratively at all levels throughout change management and application Encourage participation in nursing research Identify opportunities for research in clinical practice area Supports and encourages knowledge of evidence based practice Actively pursue improved practice guidelines Shares knowledge with nurse managers, peers and other staff in order to influence best practice decisions Facilitates professional development activities to support process of change Participates in meetings, groups and committees both internally and externally as appropriate Improved evidence based patient care Enhanced professional development of the nurse Increased participation in research activity Progressive and up to date care in all areas of nursing Evidence of forward planning in relation to growth and development of Mercy Health Albury Resistance to change is minimised
Contributes to a collaborative approach to policy and procedure review and development Develops and maintain professional standards of knowledge of policy and procedure Keeps abreast of developments in clinical practice in order to monitor their impact on patient services Encourage staff participation in policy and procedural process policy and procedures are reviewed and developed as required review and development Improved standards of clinical care legislative requirements are met 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. Contribute to human resources management by ensuring innovative achievement of organisational objectives Complete incident forms as appropriate Actively investigate incidents as necessary Ensure own protection against vaccine preventable diseases Ensures all new staff are provided with an orientation to the work area Promotes WHS for all clinical activities Professional development activities are promoted to recruit and retain nursing staff. Promote self-development through professional learning in a supported environment All incidents recorded thoroughly and accurately on IIMS Incidents are investigated in a timely manner Reduced number and cost of Workcover claims Staff satisfaction increases Improved retention rates Employee s Signature: Print Name: Manager Signature: Print Name: Date: Date: