Role Description Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Position Details (Role Details) Job Reference Number TC252033 Closing Date Wednesday, 13 September 2017 Title (role title) Associated Nurse Unit Manager / Midwife Unit Manager Location Salary range $98 683.00 per annum Classification Division/ Hospital and Health Service Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Branch/Work Unit Cooktown Nurse Grade 6.2.1, per Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health and Department of Education and Training) Certified Agreement (EB9) 2016. Former EB8 classification: Nurse Grade 6/7A-1 Dependent on location Reports to Nurse Unit Manager or higher No. Direct Reports N/A Status Temporary Full Time to 30 June 2018 with possibility of extension Online Applications www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au Contact Name Vikki Jackson Contact Number The Department of Health The Department of Health has a diverse set of responsibilities, and a common purpose of creating better health care for Queenslanders. The department is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We strongly believe in the need to work with people that value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. To enable this vision, the Queensland Public Sector is transforming from a focus on compliance to a values-led way of working. The following five values, underpin behaviours that will support and enable better ways of working and result in better outcomes for Queenslanders. Customers first Ideas into action Unleash potential Be courageous Empower people Know your customers Deliver what matters Make decisions with empathy Challenge the norm and suggest solutions Encourage and embrace new ideas Work across boundaries Expect greatness Lead and set clear expectations Seek, provide and act on feedback Own your actions, successes and mistakes Take calculated risks Act with transparency Lead, empower and trust Play to everyone's strengths Develop yourself and those around you Your employer Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service OrganisationalFit Our Vision is to provide high quality health care that delivers measurable improvements in the health of people in the communities of Torres Strait and Cape York. Our Purpose is to honour the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures working in true partnership with communities and other organisations being a leader in providing high quality, innovative and effective remote health services.
BACKGROUND Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) is the most northerly of Queensland s Hospital and Health Services and covers over 158,000km 2 across 13 local government areas from north of Mossman Gorge to the southern border of Papua New Guinea. TCHHS is one of Australia s largest providers of health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. TCHHS has approximately 800 employees and supports a wide range of healthcare providers including outreach teams, visiting specialists services and shared-care partnerships with external health service partners such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and Apunipima Cape York Health Council (ACYHC). As a Hospital and Health Service employee you are eligible to salary sacrifice or package some of your pre-tax salary and use it to pay for benefits such as rent or mortgage repayments, insurance or motor vehicle operating expenses. TCHHS comprises 31 primary health care centres, 2 hospitals (Thursday Island and Bamaga), a multi-purpose health service (Cooktown) and an integrated health service (Weipa). For further information visit the website: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/services/torres-cape/ Your opportunity The Associate Nurse Unit Manager has the opportunity to work closely with the Senior Nurses group being mentored in the finer points of quality, safety and management roles that are part of their positions. These include but not limited to: recruitment, education, rostering and payroll, PTSS, complaints handling, audits, quality improvement projects, education and human resource management. The Clinical Nurse demonstrates competence in the provision of nursing and/or midwifery care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation and context of care and reports professionally to the Nursing Unit Manager of Cooktown Hospital. They have specialised clinical expertise, greater experience and specialised skills in clinical care, leadership, management, education and or research. About the role The Key accountabilities of the role are: Professionally and operational this position reports to the Nursing Unit manager. This position s primary responsibilities are to ensure that comprehensive primary health care is appropriate and readily available to the members of the public through: (a) An ongoing commitment to lifelong learning and the use of research to underpin, quality process development enabling a mature systems approach to enhance better integration of best practice models of care. (b) By establishing robust stakeholder relationships both internal and external to Queensland Health to streamline the continuous timely delivery of health services to communities and (c) An enduring commitment to understand the needs of health consumers undertaking the patient journey and to build a culture that supports participatory decision making to equip and empower the patient towards independent management of their health needs. Clinical Nurse 6.2 ref EB9 and Key Responsibilities - LINK: Practice Domains Practice Domain 1: Direct comprehensive care or provision of direct care (accountability / responsibility) a. Accountability/Responsibility Accountable for NMBA and own standards, actions and the outcomes of own nursing/midwifery practice, professional advice given and for activities delegated to a registered nurse/registered midwife, enrolled nurse or unregulated healthcare worker. Accountable for the delivery of safe clinical practice and professional advice. Responsible for the maintenance of their portfolio as set out by Nursing Unit Manager. Works collaboratively with a Nursing Unit Manager to create a positive practice environment that achieves best practice outcomes for recipients of primary and acute healthcare services Provide clinical and professional leadership. Contribute to TCHHS key objectives and performance indicators. b. Skills and Knowledge Demonstrate specialist knowledge, experience and clinical skills in relation to Patient and staff management. Demonstrate specialist knowledge, experience and clinical skills in relation to rural and remote area health service. Demonstrate higher level of contemporary nursing/midwifery knowledge practice and theory than a Nurse Grade while providing support and direction to registered nurses/registered midwives, enrolled nurses, unregulated healthcare workers and other healthcare workers. Utilise and apply the principles of contemporary human, material and financial resource management for the multidisciplinary environment in consultation with Nursing Unit Manager.
Hold and maintain advanced clinical skills, Nurses with additional authorisation such as RIPRN are able to use this in relation to their Practice Scope and/or Primary Clinical Care Manual (2016). c. Role in Clinical Care Apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills in coordination or participation in the delivery of direct and indirect clinical care. Work with and support the Nursing Unit Manager to maintain Quality, Safety and staff satisfaction and retention by assistance in administrative duties as set out by Nursing Unit Manager. These duties will include but not limited to: o Recruitment of staff o Human Resource processes o Audits including Queensland Bed Audit o Assisting with rosters and AVACs o Education and orientation of staff Use evidence-based clinical practice to facilitate positive outcomes for recipients of TCHHS. Integrate and translate the principles of contemporary nurse/midwifery education into practice. Role model a patient s and family centred approach to evidence-based care and service planning, development and maintaining a united culture reflective of the TCHHS Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Framework. Participates in a multidisciplinary team, building a positive culture of safety, collaborative, accountability and performance within philosophy of patient and family centre care. Practice Domain 2: Support of Systems a. Policy, protocols, guidelines and standards Participate in developing, educating, guiding and contributing to the application of information systems relevant to TCHHS. Adhere to established guidelines, protocols, procedure, standards and systems of work as set by the organisation. Participate in developing, evaluating and updating clinical service procedures, protocols, standards and guidelines in collaboration with Nursing Unit Manager. b. Quality/Safety/Risk management Maintain the safety of recipients of healthcare services by identifying risk and undertaking safe work activities within the clinical practice environment. Monitor quality activities against agreed standards and initiate the development of quality benchmarks to measure service performance and outcomes for recipients of TCHHS. Consult and provide nursing/midwifery advice on the development and application of quality and risk management frameworks. Monitor and reports emerging trends and respond as relevant in consultation with others. Identify and conducts quality improvement activities in collaboration with Nursing Unit Manager. c. Mentorship Provide support, guidance, mentoring, preceptorship, role modelling and promote coordination and collaborative teamwork. Undertake clinical supervision of nurses and midwives in consultation with Nursing Unit Manager. d. Management Participate in contemporary human, material and financial resource management in collaboration with Nursing Unit Manager. Undertake clinical supervision of nurses and midwives in consultation with Nursing Unit Manager. e. Change Management Apply change management principles in facilitating change. Act as a change agent and assist in the implementation of change strategy at a local level. f. Autonomy: Advanced level of autonomous clinical and professional practice and decision making in collaboration with a Nursing Unit Manager. Apply critical thinking and expert clinical judgement across all domains Apply operational leadership and principles of clinical governance in collaboration with Nursing Unit Manager. Operationalise the strategies that support a work-based culture that promotes and supports education, learning, research and workforce development. Works collectively to apply the principles of clinical governance. Practice Domain 3: Education Participate in the development and sustainability in the culture of learning resulting in a capable and educated nursing/midwifery workforce.
Provide clinical teaching, in-service education, assisting and supporting others to maintain their portfolios and records of learning. Develop education resources for staff and recipients of healthcare services in consultation with leadership groups and staff. Participate in orientation and induction of new staff. Facilitate the support of undergraduate and post graduate students. Maintain own professional development portfolio. Practice Domain 4: Research Coordinate the undertaking of quality initiatives, clinical audits, clinical trials and research. Use contemporary information, research evidence, personal knowledge and experience to support translating contemporary evidence to practice. Identify inconsistencies between policies and practice and takes steps to rectify. Work collaboratively in leading implementation of policy, practice changes and clinical innovations Practice Domain 5: Professional Leadership Accountable for the implementation of operational strategies and directions to achieve the nursing and midwifery workforce performance and productivity initiatives documented within the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Certified Agreement (EB9) 2016. In collaboration with the Nursing Unit Manager: o Provide policy advice on issues relating to professional and clinical practice, education and research. o Participate in innovation and change to develop responses to address emerging service needs. o Contribute to the unique body of knowledge when engaging with others. o Change Management strategies o Lead in the use of Telehealth facilities within the TCHHS How you will be assessed? You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under About the Role, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation including Health and Hospitals Network Act, Workplace Health and Safety Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation and other relevant legislation Demonstrate knowledge and practice in the application of evidenced based clinical management, diagnostic investigation and pharmacological management of patients in TCHHS High level of communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with hospital and community health providers within the Torres Cape Hospital and Health Service and beyond. Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture Ability to provide high level of nursing and clinical leadership across the multi-disciplinary team that reflects the highest possible standards of relevant legislation and contemporary models of practice which includes quality improvement, nursing research and professional development High level of personal and professional efficacy whereby practice is structured in a nursing model and enhanced by autonomy and accountability Commitment to a framework of ongoing learning and development of self and the professional development of others in the delivery of quality nursing care Ability to use clinical information and other IT systems relevant to the work area to support decision making and resource management to enable enhanced practice and patient flow. Mandatory qualifications/professional registration / Other requirements The essential requirements for this role are: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and/or registration/endorsement with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to commencement of clinical duties. Current registration with the Australian Health Practice Registration Authority (APHRA) as a registered nurse and current practising certificate is mandatory. Annual Mandatory training requirements for TCHHS including but not limited to: o BLS, Fire Safety, Patient Handling Techniques, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Tertiary qualification in Nursing or working towards is highly desirable. RIPRN or similar qualification or working towards is highly desirable This will be a Monday to Friday working role. This position requires the incumbent to operate a C Class drivers Licence. An appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.
Travel across the TCHHS will be a requirement of this position in commercial and/or light aircraft and 4WD vehicles Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Requirements It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment: Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella (chicken pox) Pertussis (whooping cough) Hepatitis B All new employees who will be working in clinical areas must be assessed for their risk of tuberculosis and screening undertaken if required. Existing staff that are engaged prior to 1 July 2016 are not subject to this condition of employment unless they apply for a role with VPD requirements that is with a different Queensland Health entity (ie one HHS to another HHS, Department to a HHS, or HHS to Department). Your Application Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability: Your current CV or resume, including the names and contact details of 2 referees. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor. If required, insert any other documentation required by the panel for application. A short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities and knowledge would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities as outlined in above Practice Domains 1-5. How to apply Your application should be submitted www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au by the closing date. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted. All calls relating to the status of your application once the job has closed should be directed to the contact officer on the role description. Late applications cannot be submitted online. If approval has been granted by the contact officer for a late application to be considered, please contact Recruitment Services on (07) 5370 3723 for submission. If you experience any technical difficulties when accessing www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au please contact 13QGOV (13 74 68). Additional information Applications will remain current for 12 months/the duration of the vacancy (select one permanent and temporary vacancies longer than 12 months remain current for 12 months, temporary vacancies less than 12 months remain current for vacancy duration) Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process Accommodation and access to the Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package may be available for permanent and temporary positions over 12 months for positions not residing in Cairns. Torres Strait and NPA does provide accommodation and the Remote Incentive Package is available once completion of equivalent 12 months full time hours. Refer to Nurse s Award or EB9 for further details Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be undertaken on persons recommended for employment. Roles providing health, counselling and support services mainly to children will require a Blue Card, unless otherwise exempt Hepatitis B vaccination or proof that you are not susceptible to hepatitis B is a condition of employment for all Queensland Health staff who have direct contact with patients or who in the course of their work may be exposed to blood/body fluids or contaminated sharps. Evidence of vaccination or proof that you are not susceptible can be provided by a letter from a medical officer, infection control practitioner, or vaccine service provider with details of vaccine given. Employees who are permanently appointed to Queensland Health may be required to undertake a period of probation appropriate to the appointment
All relevant health professionals, who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child Safety Services, Department of Communities Applicants will be required to give a statement of their employment as a lobbyist within one (1) month of taking up the appointment. Details are available at http://www.psc.qld.gov.au/publications/assets/policies/lobbyist-disclosurepolicy.pdf Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/fair-and-safe-work/workers-compensation-and-rehabilitation/workers-compensation-andrehabilitation-legislation/workers-compensation-and-rehabilitation-act-2003 Organisational Chart Director of Nursing and/or Midwifery Associate Nursing Unit Manager Nursing Unit Manager Enrolled Nurse and/or Enrolled Advanced Nurse Skills Clinical Nurse Grade 6 and Registered Nurse Undergraduate and post graduate Nurses