Endoscopy Registered Nurse PACU

Position Title: Registered Nurse - Endocscopy PACU

 Position Number: SWDS 24003

 Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1

Award/Agreement: Modern Award

Group/Section: Endoscopy Day Surgery - Private

Position Type: Permanent, Part Time Minimum 24 hours per week max 36 hours 

Location: Springwood Queensland 

Reports to: Director of Nursing / General Manager 

Effective Date: January 2024

Check Type: Annulled

 Check Frequency: Pre-employment

Essential Requirements: Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse and possess specialist tertiary graduate or post graduate endoscopy qualifications or experience.

Advanced Life Support

Desirable Requirements:  

   Postgraduate qualification in Nursing or related field or working towards a postgraduate qualification in a related discipline.

Primary Purpose:

As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality endoscopy,the Registered Nurse:

• Undertakes the delivery of quality care to clients of Springwood Day Surgery based on best practice principles and within a collaborative and multi-disciplinary framework.
• The RN engages in reflective, analytical practice through effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of direct person centered care.

Duties:

I.       Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through the provision of assessment, pre-operative and post operative care for patients and their families or carers.

1. Function as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team, including the provision of support and consultation to other team members as required.
2. Prepare specialised reports as required.
3. Actively participate in quality and safety processes at the team level, including incident reporting and evaluation, approved research, internal audits, and policy and procedure review.
4. Undertake continuing professional development, including participation in formal clinical supervision and peer review.
5. Supervise students and less experienced day surgery staff.
6. Be accountable for the day to day running of the day surgery including staff management, stock control, education and mentoring.
7. Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
8. The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Broad administrative and overall clinical direction for the Day Surgery team.
• Individually accountable for the provision of specialised clinical services and a professional  standard of care
• Clinical and professional accountability to the Director of Nursing/General Manager& Board of Directors
• Professional supervision provided or approved by the Day surgery
• Responsible for developing individual awareness of all policies, procedures and legislation affecting the duties of this position. This includes statements of consumer rights and responsibilities adopted by the service,and a general awareness of legislation, including Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination
• Champion a culture that upholds the values of Springwood Day Surgery. The Department is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all patients and their carers/families, and expect all employees to actively participate in and contribute to our rights-based approach to care, including meeting all mandatory reporting obligations.
• Comply at all times with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training and assessment.

Pre-employment Conditions:

It is the Employee’s responsibility to notify an Employer of any new criminal convictions during the course of their employment with the Department.

Springwood Day Surgery has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a

pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Criminal History Check
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Selection Criteria:

1. A minimum of two years’ post-graduate employment in endoscopy as a senior nurse

with a demonstrated clinical knowledge and understanding of endoscopic procedures including extensive clinicalpractice preferably with management experience in the day to day running of a unit.

1. Demonstrated expertise in the theoretical and practical application in Endoscopy with the ability to acquire further expertise into the future.
2. Experience and demonstrated knowledge and skills in relation to liaison and consultation with other services and agencies in the context of optimising effective and efficient service provision, advice and training and continuity of care.
3. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to function effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
4. Demonstrated commitment to develop and participate in ongoing quality assurance activities, research and student/ junior staff education.
5. An understanding of relevant legislation and professional practice standards including Work Health and Safety Legislation, Workplace Diversity Guidelines, the Mental Health Act and Discipline Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice.
6. A demonstrated understanding of and personal commitment to the principles of clinical supervision.

Working Environment:

Springwood Day Surgery is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, clients and the community through a sustainable, high quality and safe health system. We value leading with purpose, being creative and innovative, acting with integrity, being accountable and being collegial.

Springwood Day Surgery is committed to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, in particular implementing strategies and actions to promote wellbeing, empower, and prevent harm to all patients.

Springwood Day Surgery upholds the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights in our practice and is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the welfare and rights of all people. We place emphasis on the provision of culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive care that is responsive to diverse needs.

Springwood Day Surgery seeks to provide an environment that supports safe work practices, diversity and respect, including with employment opportunities and ongoing learning and development. We value the diverse backgrounds, skills and contributions of all employees and treat each other and members of the community with respect. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying in the workplace. All employees must uphold the Springwood Day Surgery Principles and Code of Conduct.