Registered Nurse

August 2014

1. Information for Applicants

2. Position Description

3. Organisational Structure

4. Pre-Existing Injury Declaration

5. Employment Application Form

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Registered Nurses

1. Please prepare your application under each of the headings in the Selection Criteria of the Position

Description relevant to the position you are applying for. Examples and descriptions of how you are able to meet these requirements must be provided. You must also attach your Resume.

2. Please complete the Pre-Existing Injury Declaration & Employment Application Form. 3. If you are required to attend an interview, a current police check should be brought to the interview if

available which will enable the appointment process to be finalised quickly. Offers of employment will only be made following a satisfactory Police Record Check and WWC.

4. Your salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public

Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2012-2016. 5. Hours of work are casual and part time as required. 6. Superannuation will be paid in addition to your base salary as per the Superannuation Guarantee Act. 7. Attach copies of your qualifications to your application. 8. The names of two current referees are required including, if possible, your supervisor if you are currently

working or a previous supervisor if you are not currently working.

9. For further information contact Gail Palmer on (03) 5237 8500 or send an email to otwayhealth@swarh.vic.gov.au

10. Please mark your application: JOB APPLICATION, PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL.

Address applications to Human Resources Otway Health PO Box 84 Apollo Bay VIC 3233

Offers of employment will only be made following a satisfactory Police Check and Working with children

check (where required)

OTWAY HEALTH

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Division One Nurse Grade 2 and 3

AWARD: Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement 2012- 2016

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Casual, Part Time

DIVISION: Clinical

APPROVAL: Manager Clinical Care

DATE: 2013

1. POSITION CONTEXT

Otway Health is a Multi Purpose Service (MPS) located at Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean

Road in South West Victoria. The MPS is a joint Commonwealth and State Government

initiative for isolated areas. This model concept draws together appropriate health and community services within the one organisation.

The aim of Otway Health is to provide an integrated health service consisting of community

and allied services, primary care, HACC, adult education, neighbourhood house, a child

care centre, flexible aged care residential places a small acute care unit, and an emergency unit for urgent care.

2. POSITION OBJECTIVES

The Division One Nurse will:

Provide Clinical Care to acute inpatients and flexible High & Low Level Care Residents

To assist Aged Care Nurses with Flexible High & Low Level Care Residents

To triage clients presenting at the Emergency Care Unit and assist the Medical Officer

on call if needed.

Accepts professional accountability for all clinical care within residential Aged Care,

Acute and the Urgent Care Unit.

3. STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff are responsible for compliance with organisational policies and procedures and for

complying with all relevant legislation, specifically legislation applying to Equal Employment

Opportunity, Privacy and Occupational Health and Safety.

All staff are expected to contribute to and participate in Otway Health’s processes relating

to Cultural Diversity, Quality Improvement, Risk Management and Consumer Participation.

4. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment and Care

Ensures the provision of safe, quality, and client focused care which meets

regulatory, professional and ethical standards.

Maintains awareness of, and compliance with, QICSA, National Standards and

Aged Care Accreditation Standards.

Advocates and negotiates on behalf of clients.

Demonstrates clinical competence including the following mandatory

competencies:

- IV Cannulation,

- Medication Management,

- Basic Life Support

- Advanced Life Support,

- Electrocardiograph recording and interpretation,

- Laryngeal Mask insertion and care,

- Subcutaneous Infusion Management.

Demonstrates competence in use of equipment provided for client care

In collaboration with ANUM/NUM/AHC participates in the documented

assessment and triage of clients presenting to the Emergency Care Unit.

Responsible for accurate documentation of client care provided.

Responsible for Medication Management.

Responsible for completion of Admission and Discharge Documentation

Supports service integration by ensuring appropriate referrals are made.

In collaboration with ANUM/NUM/AHC participates in the organisation and co-

ordination of emergency and non-emergency transfers as required by the Medical

Officer.

Responsible for referring all admission/bed management issues to NUM/AHC for

decision making.

Provides support, encouragement and advice as required to clients and their

families.

Understands and applies the theories of customer service when managing

complaints from clients, community or staff.

Leadership and Management/Professional Development

Acts as a professional role model for other Nurses and Personal Care Assistants.

Responsible for completing documentation and managing equipment hire according to

Equipment Hire Procedure

Seeks self-education opportunities through attendance at study days and Otway

Health Clinical Care education program.

Participates in education of other clinical staff in area of skills or interest.

Participates in the organisation’s performance appraisal process.

Quality and Safety

Ensures incidents, hazards, clinical risk, and complaints are recorded, appropriately

actioned and reported.

Maintains compliance with Otway Health policies and procedures

Participates in review of clinical procedures.

Participates in relevant committees, initiates Quality Improvements and completes

quality projects as agreed with NUM.

Prepares and submits quality audits, and reports as required.

Knowledge Management

Awareness of Otway Health Document Control System.

Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of client records.

5. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Participation in Resident assessment and evaluation program.

Demonstrated competence in the use of all equipment provided.

Audits identify 100% completed documentation completed.

Evidence of professional development by attendance at external study days and

participation in Otway Health education program.

Evidence of coordinating education to other clinical staff.

Clinical Competencies completed.

Annual Performance Appraisal completed.

Riskman Incident Reporting is completed for all incidents.

Demonstrated participation in 4 monthly clinical meetings.

Evidence of completing at least 1 Quality Improvement activity/project.

Evidence of reviewing at least 1 clinical care procedure.

6. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP (see Organisation Chart)

Reports to: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)

Supervises: Enrolled nurses and Personal Care Assistants

External Liaisons: Represents Otway Health to the community as required. Establishes and

maintains relevant networks and links with appropriate agencies.

7. SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection is based on ability to demonstrate that skills, knowledge, qualifications,

experience and ability criteria (listed below) can be met and the ability to undertake the

key responsibilities of the position is evident.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse, Division 1 [General] and Registered by the Nurses Board

of Victoria.

Experience

Experience in clinical nursing with skills in emergencies.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of National Standards and Aged Care Standards.

A sound knowledge of effective discharge planning and implementation.

Excellent problem solving skills that can be demonstrated.

Commitment to quality, best practice and environmental safety.

Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements of a Health Service.

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

Advanced interpersonal skills.

Ability to support the Medical Officer staff appropriately.

Personal Qualities

Ability to work as a team

8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT

The successful applicant will be required to enter into an employment contract, the terms

and conditions will be consistent with the Government and Statutory Authorities guidelines.

OTWAY HEALTH

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Associate Nurse Unit Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Registered Nurse Div 1 ANUM Year 1 and 2

AWARD: Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement 2012-2016

DIVISION: Clinical Care

APPROVAL: Manager Clinical Care

DATE: 2013

9. POSITION CONTEXT

Otway Health is a Multi Purpose Service (MPS) located at Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean

Road in South West Victoria. The MPS is a joint Commonwealth and State Government

initiative for isolated areas. This model concept draws together appropriate health and community services within the one organisation.

The aim of Otway Health is to provide an integrated health service consisting of community

and allied services, primary care, HACC, adult education, neighbourhood house, a child

care centre, flexible aged care residential places a small acute care unit, and an emergency

unit for urgent care.

10. POSITION OBJECTIVES

The ANUM Nurse will:

Act as Nurse Unit Manager in absence of NUM.

Act up as After Hours coordinator when required.

Provide Clinical Care to acute inpatients

To assist Aged Care Nurses with Flexible High & Low Level Care Residents

To triage clients presenting at the Emergency Care Unit and assist the Medical

Officer on call if needed.

Accepts professional accountability for all clinical care within residential Aged

Care, Acute and the Urgent Care Unit.

11. STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff are responsible for compliance with organisational policies and procedures and for

complying with all relevant legislation, specifically legislation applying to Equal Employment

Opportunity, Privacy and Occupational Health and Safety.

All staff are expected to contribute to and participate in Otway Health’s processes relating

to Cultural Diversity, Quality Improvement, Risk Management and Consumer Participation.

12. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment and Care

Ensures the provision of safe, quality, and client centred care which meets

regulatory, professional and ethical standards.

Maintains awareness of, and compliance with, QICSA, National Standards and

Aged Care Accreditation Standards.

Advocates and negotiates on behalf of clients.

Demonstrates clinical competence including the following mandatory

competencies:

- IV Cannulation,

- Medication Management,

- Basic Life Support

- Advanced Life Support,

- Electrocardiograph recording and interpretation,

- Laryngeal Mask insertion and care,

- Subcutaneous Infusion Management.

Demonstrates competence in use of equipment provided for client care

Responsible for the documented assessment and triage of clients presenting to

the Urgent Care Unit.

Responsible for accurate documentation of client care provided.

Responsible for Medication Management.

Responsible for completion of Admission and Discharge Documentation

Supports service integration by ensuring appropriate referrals are made.

Responsible for the organisation and co-ordination of emergency and non-

emergency transfers as required by the Medical Officer.

Responsible for referring all admission/bed management issues to NUM/AHC for

decision making.

Provides support, encouragement and advice as required to clients and their

families.

Understands and applies the theories of customer service when managing

complaints from clients, community or staff.

Monitors medical and pharmacy supplies to ensure adequate stock is available.

Leadership and Management/Professional Development

Acts as a professional role model for all other Nurses and Personal Care

Assistants.

Responsible for completing documentation and managing equipment hire

according to Equipment Hire Procedure.

Seeks self-education opportunities through attendance at study days and Otway

Health Clinical Care education program.

Participates in education of other clinical staff in area of skills or interest.

Participates in the organization’s performance appraisal process.

Quality and Safety

Ensures incidents, hazards, clinical risk, and complaints are recorded,

appropriately actioned and reported.

Maintains compliance with Otway Health policies and procedures

Participates in review of clinical procedures.

Actively participates in obtaining and maintaining accreditation standards

Participates in relevant committees, initiates Quality Improvements and

completes quality projects as agreed with NUM.

Prepares and submits quality audits, and reports as required.

Knowledge Management

Awareness of Otway Health Document Control System.

Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of client records.

13. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Participation in Resident assessment and evaluation program.

Demonstrated competence in the use of all equipment provided.

Audits identify 100% appropriate documentation completed.

Evidence of professional development by attendance at external study days and

participation in Otway Health education program.

Evidence of coordinating education to other clinical staff.

Clinical Competencies completed.

Annual Performance Appraisal completed.

Riskman Incident Reporting is completed for all incidents.

Demonstrated participation in 4 clinical meetings.

Evidence of completing at least 3 Quality Improvement activities/projects.

Evidence of reviewing at least 3 clinical care procedures.

14. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP (see Organisation Chart)

Reports to: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)

Supervises: RN Grade 2, Enrolled nurses and Personal Care Assistants.

External Liaisons: Represents Otway Health to the community as required. Establishes and

maintains relevant networks and links with appropriate agencies.

15. SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection is based on ability to demonstrate that skills, knowledge, qualifications,

experience and ability criteria (listed below) can be met and the ability to undertake the

key responsibilities of the position is evident.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse, Division 1 [General] and Registered by the Nurses Board of

Victoria.

Experience

Experience in senior clinical nursing role.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong leadership skills.

Knowledge of National Standards and Aged Care Standards

A sound knowledge of effective discharge planning and implementation.

Excellent problem solving skills that can be demonstrated.

Commitment to quality, best practice and environmental safety.

Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements of a Health Service.

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

Advanced interpersonal skills.

Ability to support the Medical Officer staff appropriately.

Personal Qualities

Ability to work as a team

16. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT

The successful applicant will be required to enter into an employment contract; the terms

and conditions will be consistent with the Government and Statutory Authorities guidelines.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Pre-existing Injury / Disease Declaration

Otway Health is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of all employees. To achieve this, the Service strives to ensure that employees are not required or permitted to undertake work for which they are not suited and to take appropriate measures to allow work to be done in a manner which will not put any person at risk to their occupational health and safety. To assist Otway Health in achieving this objective, the following information on key activities is provided about the job for which you have applied. On the second page of this document information is requested from you as to any pre-existing injury, illness, disease or condition, which may be affected by the nature of the key activities. This job involves the following key activities:

In applying for this job you are required to disclose any (all) pre-existing injuries or diseases suffered by you which you reasonably believe could be accelerated, exacerbated, aggravated or caused to recur or deteriorate by you undertaking this job, the details of which are set out above. Where you have a pre-existing injury and or disease, consideration will be given to reasonable modifications to the environment or tasks.

If you fail to disclose this information or if you provide false of misleading information you and your dependants may not be entitled to WorkCover benefits in the event of any recurrence aggravation, acceleration, exacerbation or deterioration of a pre-existing injury or disease, arising out of, or in the course of, or due to the nature of this employment with Otway Health and Community Services. Where you have a pre-existing injury and or disease, consideration will be given to reasonable modifications to the environment or tasks.

Element Key Activity Frequency

Work Environment

Manage demanding and changing workloads and competing priorities. Daily

Work office hours with the possibility of extended hours and ‘on call’ duties.

Occasionally

Work in open plan office / area. Daily

Sit at computer or in meetings for extended periods Daily

Work in a team environment and at time independently. Daily

Work in locations separated from management. Occasionally

Be exposed to all outdoor weather conditions. Occasionally

Manual Handling

Undertake manual handling (eg. lifting, pulling, pushing, moving, transferring, twisting, supporting) of equipment. Occasionally

People Contact

Interact with clients who may have an intellectual, physical, sensory disability.

Occasionally

Interact with clients/members of the public who could display verbal or physically challenging behaviour and/or the full range of emotional expressions.

Regular

Undertake supervisory activities. Occasionally

Administrative Tasks

Undertake administrative tasks including intensive computer/keyboarding work, filing, writing, participating in meetings, concentrating for long periods of time.

Daily

Use technology including photocopier, telephones including mobiles, fax, overhead projectors, televisions, video, electronic whiteboards, drill presses and guillotines.

Daily

Transport Drive vehicles Occasionally

Pre-existing Injury / Disease Declaration

Employee Declaration The following declaration is made for the purposes of sections 82(7)-(9) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985. I,…………………………………………………………….. (Name of applicant) declare that:

1. I have read and understood this form, including the information above.

2. I acknowledge that I am required to disclose all pre-existing injuries or diseases which I believe

may be affected by my undertaking the job of……………………………………………..……(job title)

AND (Strike out whichever is not applicable) a) I do not believe that any injury or disease that I have is likely to recur or deteriorate, accelerate or be exacerbated or aggravated by the key activities required to be undertaken which impact on health and safety, as listed above:

OR

b) I have suffered the following injuries and/or diseases that may recur or deteriorate, accelerate or be exacerbated or aggravated by the duties described above.

(List injuries and/or diseases) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

I acknowledge that any non-disclosure or false or misleading information on my part may result in section 82(8) of the Accident Compensation Act being applied. This would disentitle me or my dependants from receiving benefits relating to any recurrence, aggravation, acceleration, exacerbation or deterioration of any pre-existing injury or disease which I may have.

To the best of my knowledge the information provided in this Declaration is true and correct.

DATED: __________day of _______________2011

…………………………………………… ……………………………………………

Print Name of Applicant Print Name of Witness

…………………………………………… ……………………………………………. Signature of Applicant Signature of Witness

Employment Application Form

APPLICANT SECTION

Position applied for:

Personal details

Given name: Family name:

Preferred name:

Address:

Telephone Daytime: Mobile:

Email:

Current qualifications

Qualification title Institution/training provider Year completed

Are you currently undertaking study/training? (tick one) Yes No

If yes, course/program name:

(tick one) Full time Part time Distance Other

Previous Employment (most recent first)

Employer name/ establishment Dates from/to Position held

Reference Checks

Please provide details of three people who can speak on your behalf regarding your work history. (Reference checks will be conducted legally in an ethical manner and all information derived will remain confidential.)

Name Contact No. Position held/working relationship

(eg supervisor)

Office use check

initial/date

What type of work are you available for? (tick one) Full time Part time Casual

When will you be available for work?

Declaration

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information given is true and correct. I understand that

inaccurate, misleading or untrue statements or knowingly withheld information may result in termination of

employment with this organisation. I understand that this application does not constitute an offer of employment.

I understand that, in some cases, police and credit checks will be required and I will be notified if this applies to

this application.

Signed: Date: