AddressAbout Jessie McPherson Private Hospital
Jessie McPherson Private Hospital is a tertiary level Private Hospital which has been co-located at Monash Medical Centre Clayton since 1987. Our co-location with Monash Health provides a unique opportunity for access to world-renowned research and teaching facilities.
The relocation of the JMPH Cardiac services to the Victorian Heart Hospital (VHH) in March 2023, has resulted in Cardiac Services being re-branded to Monash Heart Private (operated by Jessie McPherson Private Hospital).
Jessie McPherson Private Hospital also has a wider official specialist role for greater Melbourne, regional Victoria and interstate in such specialties as cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, neuro-surgery, gastro surgery, high acuity maternity and neonatal services.
Jessie McPherson Private Hospital values
Aligning with Jessie McPherson values, vision and mission the incumbent will undertake the role in a manner that demonstrates commitment to the positive leadership behaviours of Jessie McPherson Private Hospital, to the principles of working together, and to promote the positive achievement of strategic goals at all times.
Integrity - Honesty, open and transparent, admit mistakes, maintains confidentiality, fairness, builds trust
Compassion - Empathy, sensitivity, concern for others, interacts with dignity, tolerance, anticipates needs
Accountability - Understands roles, uses resources wisely, delivers on time, timely decision making, achieves stretch goals, takes responsibility for performance
Respect - Builds relationships, courteous, listens and understands, gives and receives feedback, sensitivity and understanding, values difference and individual worth
Excellence - Supports creativity and innovation, proactive and solution focused, seeks out opportunities, embraces quality improvement, professionalism
About the Role
The Grade 2 Registered Nurse (RN) position is a clinical role responsible for clinical outcomes under the direction of the area manager. The position description below provides role specific functions and dimensions of this position.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Clinical:
- Practice safely within the profession and own scope of practice boundaries
- Demonstrate commitment to person-centred care, best practice standards and the JMPH Nursing and Midwifery Goals of Care
- Ensure the delivery of a high standard of evidence-based nursing care to consumers
- Demonstrate and maintain competency in the performance of technical/clinical skills
- Conduct assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and in partnership with the patient and their family and monitor patients for critical changes and initiate appropriate emergency procedures
- Identifies and promptly escalates and documents emerging issues of concern to the Manager
- Ensure individuals receive appropriate nutrition care
- Ensure timely discharge planning and facilitate the consumer’s safe and effective transition from hospital
- to home by way of referral to appropriate health resources and services
- Conduct health promotion which enhance consumer health and well-being and also encourage and empower consumers to participate in their health care
- Establish and maintain effective communication with all other health professionals and support staff, consumers, families, the community and external care providers
- Maintain accurate and current medical records ensuring documentation meets professional and legal standards
- Participate in the development of nursing and midwifery policies and procedures as required
- Adhere to legislation pertaining to privacy and confidentiality and the handling of personal information
- Participate in multi-disciplinary family meetings as required
- Ensure consumer complaints are escalated in adherence to relevant policies and procedures
Leadership:
- Role model nursing excellence
- Participate in orientation, preceptor-ship and mentoring responsibilities
- Demonstrate a commitment to organisational driven change
- Promote a unit culture of optimism, innovation, encouragement, learning and creativity
- Assist with the development of others by providing professional clinical support and education
Professional Practice:
- Practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registration Standards and Professional Codes and Guidelines
- Maintains record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as per NMBA registration standard
- Practice in accordance with the Professional Development Framework for the area
- Demonstrate sensitivity, empathy and respect for the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of others at all times
- Perform as an advocate and promote an active partnership with patients, their carers and families to ensure safe and effective person-centred care
- Advocate for nursing and midwifery within the organisation
- Act as a professional advocate for JMPH
Critical Thinking and Analysis:
- Monitor and evaluate clinical practice and demonstrate analytical skills in accessing and evaluating health information and research evidence
- Identify the relevance of research to improving individual/group health outcomes
- Participate in research as appropriate
- Practice within an evidence-based framework
- Actively reflect on own professional performance and competence and participate in ongoing professional development of self and others
Quality & Safety:
- The following responsibilities and accountabilities exist to ensure compliance with Australia’s National Safety and
- Quality Healthcare Standards. Refer also to JMPH’s Clinical Governance Framework for more information.
- Carry out compliance and improvement against the key elements of quality and safety as directed
- Demonstrate commitment to developing, promoting and progressing continuous quality improvement initiatives as directed by manager
- Be responsible for the quality of care at point of care within scope of practice
- Participate and co-operate in consultative processes to improve health and safety as directed
- Observe safe working practices and as far as you are able, protect your own and others’ health and safety.
- Identify clinical risk issues and areas for improved clinical outcomes
- Recognise risk, and escalate to the manager to ensure that actions are taken to prevent and minimise harm to consumers and the healthcare workforce
- As directed monitor the operations and continuous improvement of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System within the area of responsibility and provide a safe and positive workplace
- Ensure adherence to organisational standards and complete all mandatory and targeted education
Financial Management:
- Ensure there is financial responsibility and accountability across the functions under the position’s control
- Recognise inefficiencies and implement cost saving strategies as directed
People:
- Participate in unit/team meetings and education sessions in alignment with the Nursing and Midwifery governance structure to promote and maintain communication and improved practice
- Ensure optimal communication processes to facilitate effective information flow
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures relating to appropriate workplace behaviour
- Participate in annual performance development process and discussions with manager
About You
Qualifications / Registrations / Licenses:
- Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
- Demonstration of appropriate competencies and skills
- Current and satisfactory pre or ongoing employment screening, including but not limited to National Police Check and employee Working with Children Check (WWC)
Capabilities:
- Proven people and communication skills including relationship building, cooperation, conflict resolution, influencing others and facilitating open discussions
- Patient-centred focus, adaptability, respecting diversity, innovative thinking, application of evidence into practice and self-management
- Ability to work independently as well as consulting and collaborating with others to deliver outcomes
- An awareness of own values and beliefs surrounding healthcare and an ability to identify and respect an alternative view
- Be cognisant of limitations in own knowledge and seek appropriate resolution
- Present oneself in a professional and respectful manner
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Proficient computer skills
Other Position Requirements:
- Applicants new to JMPH must provide evidence of immunisation before they can receive an offer of employment and will be required to enter into an Employment Agreement prior to commencement
- Ability and flexibility to work a rotating roster across day, evening and night duty shifts as required
- Ability and flexibility to work across multiple departments and wards and roles as required and within capability
- Jessie McPherson Private Hospital and the co-located Monash Health is a smoke free environment and compliance is essential
References
- JMPH acknowledges the use of Monash Health resources in the preparation of this position description.
- Jessie McPherson Private Hospital (Nurses and Midwives) Enterprise Agreement 2024
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia National Competency
For a confidential discussion, please contact Candice Canon on 7511 1600.
For the RN Grade 2 Position Description, please click here!
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close 28 June 2024.
