Type of employment & FTE: 01 – 0.9 or Casual
Classification: RN Grade 2 YP3 – YP9
Responsible To: Nurse Unit Manager
Salary and Conditions: In accordance with the Nurse and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028

The Organisation: The Cohuna District Hospital (CDH) was established as a public hospital in 1952. The Health Service provides care for visitors and residents of Cohuna and the surrounding catchment area.

Acute Services
The acute services include medical, maternity, dialysis, surgical services and an Urgent Care Centre.
Aged Care and Community Services
The residential aged care and community services include a residential aged care facility, District Nursing, Social Support Group, Bed based and Community based Transitional Care Program.

Our Values – Care Accountability Respect Equality
Our Vision – We are recognised for Excellence in rural Healthcare
Our Mission – To deliver the best of available health and wellbeing services to our community

The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, patient centred, evidence-based patient care in a variety of clinical settings. Clinical skills and knowledge will reflect the years/ level of experience, be appropriate to the clinical setting and evident in everyday work practice.

Mandatory Skills
• Experience (minimum 1 year) in a health-related setting.
• Understand and is able to apply the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) ‘National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse’ and ANMC ‘Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses in Australia’.

Position Specific Responsibilities
• Practice within a professional, ethical and evidence-based nursing framework in accordance with legislation affecting nursing practice and health care.
• Practice according to CDH clinical policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the values of the organisation and the behaviours included in the unit’s above/below the line behaviours.
• Conduct comprehensive and systemic nursing assessments.
• Plan nursing care in consultation with patients, significant others and the interdisciplinary health care team Provide comprehensive, safe and effective evidence-based nursing care to achieve positive individual / group health outcomes and evaluate progress in consultation with the interdisciplinary team.
• Act as a role model and support students, graduate nurses and enrolled nurses.
• Ensure knowledge and skills remain current through attendance at regular education and training sessions and through reference to changes in policy, practice and guidelines. Actively participate in in-house education and training programs.
• Maintain core clinical competence specific to the area of clinical practice relevant to the role and as specified at performance review and in the Learning Management System.
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities including assessment of processes and patient outcomes, identification of patient risks and improvement opportunities, and planning and implementing change.
• Actively participate in unit activities including team meetings.

Key Selection Criteria
KSC1 – Model behaviours that reflect CDH Values CARE.
KSC2 – Demonstrated level of knowledge and skill relating to the delivery of safe person centred nursing care.
KSC3 – Sound appreciation of the key concepts and practices related to the clinical environment.
KSC4 – Well-developed interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients and colleagues.
KSC5 – Demonstrated ability to set goals and objectives and meet deadlines as required.
KSC6 – Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
KSC7 – Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
KSC8 – Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

Other Responsibilities
General
• Positively promote CDH within the organisation and externally within the Community.
• Each employee has a responsibility to comply with all CDH policies and procedures and familiarise themselves with those relevant to their position.
• Promote practices which comply with the policies and procedures of CDH and actively participate in the maintenance of relevant policies and procedures to ensure best practice.
• Participate in departmental and organisational meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate records, statistics and reports, as required.
• Report all incidents and near misses as soon as possible after the event.
• Participate in Risk Management activities of relevance and assist with identification and control of risks within their department.
• Actively participate in Performance Development Review processes, six months after commencement and annually thereafter.

Mandatory Requirements
• Annual Influenza vaccination compliance is a requirement for employment at Cohuna District Hospital.
• Annual Appraisal Performance Development Review.
• This position requires a satisfactory National Police Check. CDH will not make a formal offer of employment until a candidate provides this document.

Mandatory Training
• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and current practicing certificate.
• Annual training as per CDH Mandatory Training policy.

Interested in Applying
For more information, and applications, please contact;
Wendy Lunghusen
Director of Clinical Services
[email protected]
(03) 54565306

Applications Must Include
• A cover letter (max 2 pages) stating how your experience and capabilities make you the most suitable person for this role using the Position Description key selection criteria as a guide.
• Current CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
• Names and contact details of at least two (2) suitable professional referees – current and previous direct line managers.
• Current National Police Check.
• AHPRA Registration with nil restrictions.

Applications are being reviewed as received