Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
POSITION OVERVIEW
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au
Primary responsibilities include coordination and monitoring of the acute care hospitalisation phase of the injured patient in conjunction with the Trauma Nurse Practitioner Coordinator, data collection and staff/patient education. The TCM must be efficient in clinical practice and work closely with the Trauma team and all other disciplines involved in trauma care throughout the hospital to ensure the health and well-being of trauma patients.
This dynamic position requires expert knowledge and practice and highly developed interpersonal skills, to also undertake the role of teaching and supporting the multidisciplinary team in the workplace.
ABOUT YOU
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
Behavioural Capabilities
- Organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise competing issues.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs
Position Requirements / Qualifications
Mandatory
- Three year’s nursing experience at an advanced level and two years in relevant speciality experience preferred.
- Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- The successful applicant will need to be for weekend and after-hours work.
- CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.
Desirable
- Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
Note: This is a temporary position available for six months with the possibility of extension and/ or permanency. This position is part-time at 24 hours per week. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.
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