SA Health Job Pack Job Title CALHN Registered Nurse - Casual/Temporary/Permanent Job Number 560767 Applications Closing Date 28 February 2016 Region / Division Health Service Location Classification CALHN Nursing/Midwifery Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre/The Queen Elizabeth Hospital/Royal Adelaide Hospital RN1 Job Status Indicative Total Remuneration* $68,033 - $93,421 Registration of interest in Casual/Temporary/Permanent Criminal History Assessment Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they have undergone an appropriate criminal and relevant history screening assessment/ criminal history check. Depending on the role, this may be a Department of Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) Criminal History Check and/or a South Australian Police (SAPOL) National Police Check (NPC). The following checks will be required for this role: Child Related Employment Screening - DCSI Vulnerable Person-Related Employment Screening - NPC Aged Care Sector Employment Screening - NPC General Employment Probity Check - NPC Further information is available on the SA Health careers website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers - see Career Information, or by referring to the nominated contact person below. Contact Details QEH RAH Full name Eleen Bart Danni Marcionni Phone number 8222 6128 8222 2803 Email address Eleen.bart@health.sa.gov.au Danni.marcoionni@health.sa.gov.au Public I1 A1
Guide to submitting an application Thank you for considering applying for a position within SA Health. Recruitment and Selection processes across SA Health are based on best practice and a commitment to a selection based on merit. This means treating all applications in a fair and equitable manner that aims to choose the best person for the position. A well presented, easy to read application will allow the panel to assess the information they need from your application. To give yourself the best opportunity to reach interview, the application should clearly and concisely demonstrate to the selection panel that you are suitably equipped to perform the role, and that you possess all of the stated minimum essential skills, abilities, knowledge, experience and educational qualifications (where required). The online application form to apply for this position will ask for employment history, education, qualifications and referees however to understand the position and requirements we suggest you become familiar with the attached Job and Person Specification. We request that you attach the following to your application - A covering letter of up to 2 pages introducing yourself to the selection panel and describing your skills, abilities, knowledge, qualifications and experience in relation to the position; A current Curriculum vitae/resume that includes your personal details, relevant employment history, education, training courses, qualifications and professional memberships. * Refer to http://www.sahealthcareers.com.au/information/ for further information regarding The Indicative Total Remuneration which is inclusive of Award salary, superannuation and other monetary benefits. Information for Applicants Criminal History Assessment requirements
Title Position: Registered Nurse and/or Midwife Organisation: Department of Health & Ageing Classification Code: RN Level 1 Division: Central Adelaide Local Health Network Discipline Code: Type of Appointment: Sector: Unit: Position Number: Transition o Ongoing Organisation: Department of Health & Ageing o Temporary o Other Term All excluding senior positions: Job & Person Specification Approval Approved by CE or delegate 18/9/2014 PREAMBLE Underpinning the Department of Health and Ageing Strategic Directions are the agreed values that reflect honesty, respect and integrity for every individual. These values drive how we conduct our business and how we behave. We aim to make the values live. It is important that we incorporate the values into our behaviour systems and processes. The Department has a Commitment to Workplace Values attached to Job and Person Specifications that all staff are required to uphold. (Please refer to the back of this document). Australia has one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse populations in the world. Having a diverse workforce (inclusive of bi-lingual, bi-cultural and employees who have a disability) can enhance the department s ability to negotiate with, and meet the needs of, the full range of its clients and customers. Such employees also add to the diversity of the workforce, and give added opportunities to fully capitalise on difference as a valuable asset in an increasingly competitive environment.
JOB SPECIFICATION Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to the organisation's goals Employees classified at this level provide nursing and/or midwifery services in health service settings. Roles within this level consolidate knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience. An employee at this level accepts accountability for his or her own standards of nursing/midwifery care and for activities delegated to others. 1. REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS (to whom the person reports, staff for whom the person is responsible and other significant connections and working relationships within the organisation). The Registered Nurse and/or Midwife; Reports to the Nurse/Midwife Clinical Services Coordinators (Level 3 or 4) or to the relevant position in your local health unit/service; Provides the direct supervision of Assistants in Nursing/Midwifery, and Enrolled Nurses; Collaborative working relationship with all nursing/midwifery staff; Maintains cooperative and productive working relationships within all members of the health care team. 2. Special Conditions (Such as non-metropolitan location, travel requirements, frequent overtime, etc.) Required to enter into an annual performance agreement for the achievement of (specific or service or program) outcomes. Participation in continuous quality improvement. Support values consistent with the aims of SA Health, and the Central Adelaide Local Health Network. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Background Screening and National Criminal History Check obtained through the Screening and Licensing Unit, Department for Communities and Social Inclusion to be renewed every 3 years thereafter from date of issue. May be required to work at any site within SA Health. 3 Statement of Key Outcomes and Associated Activities (Group into major areas of responsibility/activity and list in descending order of importance) 3.1 Assists with the provision of professional high quality patient/client care within the ward/unit/service aimed at improving patient/client health outcomes through: Improving nursing/midwifery and patient/client care procedures and practices; Provide direct nursing/midwifery care and/or individual case management to patient/clients on a shift by shift basis in a defined clinical area; Page 2 of 8
Assess individual patient/client needs, plan and implement or coordinate appropriate service delivery from a range of accepted options; Provide health education, counselling and/or therapeutic/rehabilitation programs to improve the health outcomes of individual patient/clients or groups; Plan and coordinate services with other disciplines or agencies in providing individual s health care needs; Contribute to patient/client safety, risk minimisation and safe work activities within the practice setting; Practice as a Registered Nurse within a nursing model established to support patient/client centred care or, as a Registered Midwife working in partnership with women respecting and supporting their right to self-determination in the life processes of pregnancy, birthing and parenthood; Contribute to procedures for effectively dealing with people exhibiting challenging behaviours; 3.2 Contributing to the human resource management of the unit/service. Review decisions, assessments and recommendations from less experienced Registered Nurses/Midwives and Enrolled Nurses and students; Provide support and guidance to newer or less experienced staff, Enrolled Nurses student nurses and other workers providing basic nursing care; Support nursing/midwifery practice learning experiences for students undertaking clinical placements, orientation for new staff and preceptorship of graduates; 3.3 Contributes to the achievement of nursing/midwifery best practice and where relevant facilitates the development and application of relevant nursing research; Participate in quality assurance and/or evaluative research activities within practice setting; Use foundation theoretical knowledge and evidence based guidelines and apply these to a range of activities to achieve agreed patient/client care outcomes; 3.4 Contributes to the achievement of professional expertise through the maintenance of ongoing personal professional development/continuing education: Continue own professional development, seek learning opportunities and develop and maintain own professional development portfolio of learning and experience. 3.5 Promotes and implements the development and maintenance of a safe environment by coordinating activities relating to: Accident prevention. Occupational health and safety. Infection control. Prevention of sexual harassment. Prevention of negatively discriminating behaviour. Cultural awareness. Supporting a pro-active approach to risk management. Page 3 of 8
3.6 Contribute toward the provision of a healthy, safe and equitable working environment by adhering to the principles and standards of Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation, which: Ensures employees are recruited, selected, trained, transferred and promoted solely on the basis of merit without regard to age, marital status, physical disability, intellectual impairment, pregnancy, race, sex or sexuality. Ensures all employees in the workplace are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Identifies and eliminates discrimination, bullying and harassment in the workplace. 3.7 Ensure that staff and other persons in their work area are safe from risks to health and safety by: Carrying out responsibilities as detailed in organisational occupational health, safety and injury management (OHS&IM) policies and procedures. Implementing and monitoring relevant OHS&IM policies and procedures within their work area. Identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing, monitoring and maintaining hazard control measures in consultation with staff and relevant committees. Participating in OHS&IM planning. Providing staff with the necessary information, instruction, training and supervision to effectively and safely carry out their work. Maintaining relevant OHS&IM documentation, and Consulting with health and safety representatives, committees and staff on changes to the workplace, which have the potential to impact on health and safety. 3.8 Freedom of Information Comply with the Principles of the Code of Fair Practice, adopted by the Department of Health and ageing, which regulate the collection, use, disclosure, storage and transfer of all consumer, staff and/or health service operations information. Central Adelaide LHN Nursing Division acknowledges and supports the Commitment to Workplace Values of the Department of Health and Ageing. Central Adelaide LHN nurses act to promote a culture consistent with the Central Adelaide LHN Nursing Vision Statement underpinned by a set of core values that are reflected in the everyday practice of all levels of nursing. Acknowledged by Occupant....../.../... Page 4 of 8
PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Those characteristics considered absolutely necessary.) Educational/Vocational Qualifications (include only those listed in the Health Services HR Manual, as an essential qualification for the specified classification group) Registered as a Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and holds a current practising certificate. Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills (Related to the job description, and expressed in a way which allows objective assessment.) Effective communication skills including, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Ability to prioritise workload. Ability to be, creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a healthcare setting. Experience Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice. Knowledge Knowledge and understanding of the role of the Registered General Nurse/Midwife within a healthcare setting Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards Knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems as applied to a healthcare setting. Page 5 of 8
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS (To distinguish between applicants who have met all essential requirements). Personal Abilities/Aptitude/Skills Experience Experience Experience as a Registered Nurse within an acute care setting Experience with quality improvement activities. Knowledge Knowledge of contemporary professional nursing issues. Knowledge of the South Australian public health system. Educational/Vocational Qualifications (Considered to be useful in carrying out the responsibilities of the position). Where applicable, qualifications relevant to specialty. Other Details Page 6 of 8
Organisational Context Organisational Overview: Our mission at SA Health is to lead and deliver a comprehensive and sustainable health system that aims to ensure healthier, longer and better lives for all South Australians. We will achieve our objectives by strengthening primary health care, enhancing hospital care, reforming mental health care and improving the health of Aboriginal people. SA Health is committed to a health system that produces positive health outcomes by focusing on health promotion, illness prevention and early intervention. We will work with other government agencies and the community to address the environmental, socioeconomic, biological and behavioural determinants of health, and to achieve equitable health outcomes for all South Australians Our Legal Entities: SA Health is the brand name for the health portfolio of services and agencies responsible to the Minister for Health and Ageing and the Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse. The legal entities include but are not limited to Department for Health and Ageing, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Women s and Children s Health Network, Country Health SA Local Health Network and SA Ambulance Service. SA Health Challenges: The health system is facing the challenges of an ageing population, increased incidence of chronic disease, workforce shortages, and ageing infrastructure. The SA Health Care Plan has been developed to meet these challenges and ensure South Australian s have access to the best available health care in hospitals, health care centres and through GPs and other providers. Central Adelaide Local Health Network: Central Adelaide LHN is responsible for promoting and improving the health of central metropolitan Adelaide and the broader community by providing integrated health care and hospital services. Central Adelaide LHN brings together the hospitals of (Royal Adelaide Hospital [RAH] as a major tertiary facility, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital [TQEH] as a general hospital, and our rehabilitation hospitals Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre [HRC] and St Margaret s Rehabilitation Hospital [SMRH]), and a significant number of mental health and primary health care services. Central Adelaide LHN also governs a number of statewide services including SA Dental Service, SA Prison Health Service, BreastScreen SA and DonateLife SA, and has financial administrative responsibility for Statewide Clinical Support Services incorporating SA Pathology, SA Medical Imaging and SA Pharmacy.. Page 7 of 8
Values Central Adelaide Local Health Network Values Our shared values confirm our common mission by promoting an organisational climate where the patients needs are put first and where the teamwork and professionalism of our workforce help us to attract and retain the best staff. These values guide our decisions and actions. Patient Centred: Team Work: Respect: Professionalism: Our patients are the reason we are here and we will provide the best service to our patients and customers We value each other and work as a team to provide the best care for our patients We respect each other, our patients and their families by recognising different backgrounds and choices, and acknowledging that they have the right to our services We recognise that staff come from varied professional and work backgrounds and that our desire to care for patients unites our professional approach to practice Code of Ethics The Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector provides an ethical framework for the public sector and applies to all public service employees: Democratic Values - Helping the government, under the law to serve the people of South Australia. Service, Respect and Courtesy - Serving the people of South Australia. Honesty and Integrity- Acting at all times in such a way as to uphold the public trust. Accountability- Holding ourselves accountable for everything we do. Professional Conduct Standards- Exhibiting the highest standards of professional conduct. The Code recognises that some public sector employees are also bound by codes of conduct relevant to their profession. Approvals Role Description Approval I acknowledge that the role I currently occupy has the delegated authority to authorise this document. Name: Signature: Role Title: Date: Role Acceptance Incumbent Acceptance I have read and understand the responsibilities associated with role, the role and organisational context and the values of SA Health as described within this document. Name: Signature: Date: