Date July 2014 : Job Title Registered Nurse ECT Department : ECT Location : North Shore Hospital Reporting To : Team Leader Direct Reports : None Functional Relationships with : Internal Consumers Caregivers Family/Whanau Members of the ECT Team District Mental Health Services staff locality Clinical Nurse Advisor Personal Health Services Mental Health Inpatient Units PACU staff Theatre staff External Primary Care Providers e.g. GPs Regional Alcohol and Drug Services Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services Community Agencies Statutory NGO Voluntary Other DHB providers Purpose To deliver specialist mental health nursing knowledge and skills in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of ECT. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1
KEY TASKS To deliver expert mental health nursing knowledge and skills in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of ECT care within WDHB To collaborate effectively with clinical team, medical and nursing staff across interdepartmental teams around all aspects of ECT service (planning, care, delivery and evaluation) To provide clinical and professional leadership with respect to ECT service in WDHB To promote ongoing education and training in ECT service delivery within WDHB EXPECTED OUTCOMES Coordinates the provision of an ECT service to those service users referred for ECT Develop care plans that integrates the patho- physiology, [pharmacological and legal considerations of client ECT care Uses advanced nursing knowledge and specific clinical skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate service users needs and the needs of their family/whanau from referral to discharge. Monitor, evaluate and document outcomes of care and take appropriate action through the use of standard protocols and clinical pathways in ECT care. Responds in collaboration with the Multidiciplinary team (MDT) in a confident and competent manner to complex and unpredictable situations with respect to ECT care Role model excellence in clinical professional ECT practice when working along staff to provide assistance where needed. Acts as expert resource for MDT on issues related to ECT. Actively participates in meetings with all members of the MDT Brings nursing perspective to the management of ECT care within MDT Promotes nursing leadership within MDT Follow up on clinical nursing issues related to ECT identified by MDT as needing nursing input. Contributes to ongoing development of quality improvement within the ECT service Works with service providers to enhance the skills, knowledge and attitude of staff regarding ECT Leads evidence based ECT nursing practices across the services Identifies and recognizes the learning needs of WDHB in respect of ECT Role models and maintains own clinical expertise within ECT Provides expert expertise and best practice recommendations to staff across WDHB in respect of ECT Supports nursing practice to ensure care is delivered appropriately Acts as clinical resource for all clinical staff Establish and maintains local, regional and national networks regarding ECT Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 2
KEY TASKS To be actively involved in quality improvement and service development To participate in own ongoing professional development To support the delivery of cultural sensitive services To demonstrate professional and ethical responsibilities To recognize Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 EXPECTED OUTCOMES Promotes quality improvement and innovations with respect of ECT Develops and implements audit cycles Identify and undertake audit services Collaborate with quality coordinator in the implementation of recommendations and audit activities Maintains own professional practice portfolio Identify own learning needs and negotiate appropriate resources to meet these needs. Achieve own identified personal development goals Engage in regular professional supervision Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Demonstrates and understanding of the cultural and social differences of all groups Supports initiatives and projects which improve access and health gain for Maori, Pacific and Asian people All conduct in the workplace is ethical and professional Organized values are known, supported and modeled Consumer rights and responsibilities are actively supported Registered nurse responsibilities and accountability is modeled and supported Consistently recognized as an effective and supportive team member and colleague Company health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Can identify health and safety representative for area Statutory & Treaty of Waitangi obligations Ensures the professional and political integrity of WDHB by carrying out all functions in compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a serious commitment to keeping the treaty alive. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3
To recognise Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Company health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Can identify health and safety representative for area Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4
Behavioural Competencies Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 4 Organisational Values of: Every single person matters, whether a patient / client, family member or a staff member We see our work in health as a vocation and more than a job, We are aware of the suffering of these entrusted to our care. We are driven by a desire to relieve that suffering. This philosophy drives our caring approach and means we will strive to do everything we can to relieve suffering and promote wellness. We need to be connected with our community. We need to be connected within our organisation across disciplines and teams. This is to ensure care is seamless and integrated to achieve the best possible health outcomes for our patients/clients and their families. We seek continuous improvement in everything we do. We will become the national leader in health care delivery. Behavioural Competencies Behaviour Demonstrated Communicates and Works Co-operatively Actively looks for ways to collaborate with and assist others to improve the experience of the healthcare workforce, patients & their families and the community & Iwi. Is Committed to Learning Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports. Is Transparent Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity. Is Customer Focused Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in Partnership to Works in a way that: Reduce Inequality in Outcomes Demonstrates awareness of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population. Ensures service provision that does not vary because of peoples personal characteristics. Improves health Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and well-being for self and others. Prevents Harm Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm. Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment with WDHB and must be attached to that contract. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 5
PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Minimum Preferred Qualification Registered Nurse experienced in Mental Health Level 3 professional development Level 4 professional development Post graduate study in nursing related study Post Graduate Certificate or higher in Mental Health Nursing Experience Skills/Knowledge/Behaviour 3 years experience in mental health nursing Community and Inpatient mental health nursing experience Able to work competently within the recovery model of care. Demonstrates a high level of contemporary nursing knowledge and skill across a wide range of the health and illness spectrum Demonstrates a competent understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacology. A confident and clear communicator with good interpersonal and conflict resolution/defusion skills Able to work autonomously but also within a multidisciplinary team framework. Works collaboratively and sensitively to respond to the needs of individuals and groups Calm, mature, and innovative individual who models addressing their own stress management needs effectively. 5 years experience in mental health nursing Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 6