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MERCY HEALTH POSITION DESCRIPTION

Registered Nurse - Division 1 Grade 2

Core Mercy Values: Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork

Position title: Registered Nurse Division 1 Employee name:

Entity/Group: Mercy Health – Aged Care Date:

Business Unit/Department: Nursing

Position reports to: Clinical Care Coordinator Positions reporting to this one: Position Purpose: The Division 1 practices as per the Victorian Nurses Board policy and guidelines regarding nursing scope of practice. They are a member of the multidisciplinary team who work closely with Residents and their families or representatives. They are expected to be role models, complete day to day tasks and report any issues and adverse advents to the Clinical Care Co-ordinator. They will work closely with staff and assist them in undertaking assessments, treatment, documentation and activities. They will have a number of year's experience in aged care settings and have the ability to work independently.

The Division 1 will have an important role in providing leadership to staff and be expected to lead in the provision of quality care to residents by ensuring the delivery of skilled, individualised care to the highest possible professional standard.

Mercy Health RN- Division 1 Qualifications: Essential:  Registered Nurse Division 1 with the NBV.  Excellent clinical skills and has significant Aged Care experience.  Demonstrated leadership qualities.  Strong working knowledge of legislation and policies pertinent to Aged Care and the workplace.  Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).  Computer Literacy.

Desirable:  Working knowledge of ACFI, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and ACRIS.  Ability to speak a relevant community language would be an advantage.  Experience working collaboratively with consumer and carer organizations.  Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.  Has actively run and managed a portfolio which adds value to the work place and requires a higher level of understanding and commitment.  Previous team management experience.  Leadership qualities

Resource management: Total staff management (FTE): Annual Operating Expenditure: Annual Capital Expenditure:

Mercy Health RN- Division 1 Mandatory Organisational Personal Competencies required Job Competencies Required Competencies required

 Orientation  Behaviours consistent with the  Leadership of multi-disciplined teams, Values of Mercy Health - acts with effective delegation skills honesty and integrity at all times  Diversity & Equity  Demonstrated effective  Clinical skills commensurate with Div 2 communication skills – medication endorsed verbal and written

 Emergency Procedures  Proficient problem solving and  Experience in care delivery in an aged care decision making skills environment – including working knowledge of OH&S, infection control, aged care standards and documentation.  Work Health & Safety  Fosters an inclusive environment  Rostering and workforce planning experience that empowers residents and staff to meet their potential  Infection Control  Effective team member - and has  Resident focused an ability to accept and take verbal and written directions, and seeks confirmation when unsure  Complaints Management  Respects the dignity, privacy and  Time management skills to allow multiple individuality of residents and keeps tasks to be undertaken concurrently with confidential resident information proficient computing skills

 Elder Abuse  Maintains neat, clean and  Workforce appraisal and performance professional appearance, and management skills demonstrates a positive attitude to their role and responsibilities  Ability to work under minimal direct supervision

Mercy Health RN- Division 1 Key Result Areas Key Activities Standard Measures  Ensure the values of Mercy Health are  Be compassionate and provide support to staff and MERCY VALUES incorporated into daily practices in relation to all customers. activities. Demonstrates and  Consistently shows respect and values each upholds the Values person’s dignity. and Mission of  Seeks opportunities to be innovative for Mercy Health. improvement.  Is accountable for a high standard of care.  Communicates and operates openly and honestly as an effective team member. PERSON CENTRED  Attends to the emotional, spiritual and physical  Increased lifestyle satisfaction for each resident. CARE: needs of residents.  Demonstrated attitude which is positive and supportive. Demonstrate and  Understands, acknowledges and addresses the  Treats each resident as an individual, by actively uphold the plagues of loneliness, helplessness and boredom. listening and respecting their wishes. Mercy Place  When possible assists and delivers lifestyle  Encourages feedback and support from residents Model of Care initiatives to improve the overall health and  Active participation to promote close and continuing by providing wellbeing of residents. contact with children, plants and animals care based on  Respects and honours the individual wishes of  Contributes to ensure residents receive their best day the individual each resident. possible. beliefs, needs  Creates and promotes an environment that is  Reports any signs of loneliness, helplessness or and wishes of positive, vibrant, fun, spontaneous and filled with boredom. each resident. meaning.  Promotes safety, security and optimal health for residents.

Resident Focused.  Promotes a resident focused approach in all  All documents utilise a language that reflects a activities and behaviours. strong care first and resident focused approach.  Involves the resident in their care.  Care reflects an extension of the resident’s prior  See the resident as a person and treat the lifestyle. resident as an individual.  Residents articulate that they feel that they are the  Includes resident’s beliefs and values in care focus of care. plan.  Communication reflects respect and a non  Activities are resident focused based on input paternalistic manner. from residents.  Structures in place to ensure resident Mercy Health RN- Division 1 Key Result Areas Key Activities Standard Measures confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Effective delegation  Effective management of a shift.  All activities of daily living are completed for residents of work area tasks in under their care in a timely manner. maintaining the  Acts as a preceptor / mentor for other RN Div 2’s quality of care to and or Personal Care Assistants.  Documentation supports the provision of all activities of residents through  Assists to develop and sustain an environment daily living having been provided at the conclusion of effective that supports excellence in clinical practice and each shift. management of the resident care.  Audits demonstrate compliance with Aged Care Care team.  Ensures residents have accurate up to date care Standards at any given time. plans based on their needs.  Documentation supports annual performance appraisals  Ensures allocation of staff is based on relevant of team members. residents clinical needs and staff capacity to care  Staff issues are dealt with in accordance with Mercy for the resident Health and the facility policies and are addressed in a  Assists team members as required. timely fashion.  Undertakes education and training as required.

Maintains residents’  Identifies and contributes to the physical,  Timely and accurate reporting of resident needs wants personal care and emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the and changes in condition. hygiene to an Residents, through assessment and observation.  High levels of resident satisfaction. acceptable standard Reports changes to the responsible RN Division 1. taking into account  Accreditation achieved. resident needs and  Implements clinical interventions as per Victorian regulations. Nurses policy and guidelines regarding scope of practice.  Takes responsibility and assists the Residents with their personal care and hygiene needs whilst promoting their independence whenever possible.  Participates and assists in the assessment, formulation and review of residents care plans.  Documents the evaluation of interventions and reports by exception changes/information in the progress notes.  Plans and organises work practices and activities

Mercy Health RN- Division 1 Key Result Areas Key Activities Standard Measures with regard to the Residents’ preference and other service activities and plans.

Operates in a team  Practice according to the professional code of  Active contribution to achieving team objectives. oriented manner conduct for Registered Nurse Division 2. demonstrating courtesy,  Demonstrates a positive attitude to the agreed professionalism and role and responsibilities of the position. team work  Understands and demonstrates behaviours which consistent with their reflect the Mission, Vision and Core Values of professional training Mercy Health Mercy Place Parkville into work and the values of practices. Mercy Health.

Performs duties in a  Participates and pro-actively contributes to the  Pro-active participation in the formulation of new manner that review of procedures, which aim towards ‘best’ procedures and review of existing procedures relating to promotes efficiency practice. work practices and the environment. and improvements for the residents, the  Maintains OH&S standards at all times.  Active participation in identifying and solving problems facility and  Conducts entry and exit interviews with residents relating to areas of responsibility. colleagues. and their families and formulates care plans  High residents and staff satisfaction levels. relatively.  Identifies and leads in the provision of an environment, which accommodates the individual needs of residents and provides a ‘home like’ environment.  Ensures that Residents are aware of their rights and responsibilities and are provided with information about their treatment and care.  Assist with the resolution of complaints.  Liaises with relevant community agencies to ensure continuity of care for Residents.  Ensures that information and education is provided in a language and manner that meets the individual’s needs.

Mercy Health RN- Division 1 Key Result Areas Key Activities Standard Measures

Team Work.  Individually is an effective team member and  Effective teams. works with other team members in a way that  Effectively manages conflict situations. empowers them to be effective team members.  Gossip is managed.  Initiates and demonstrates Strategic Leadership.  Evidence of positive culture – core business achieved, high staff and resident satisfaction levels,  Accepts formal team leadership roles. effective use of resources, minimal sick leave levels and  Promotes positive culture through active high staff retention levels. engagement in the workplace through concepts of  Choose your attitude  Be there for all  Make their day  Have fun Ensures financial  Follows roster protocols and staff replacement  Budget not exceeded. responsibility to policies. optimise service.  Staff replacement as per protocols  Utilises resources responsibly. Takes reasonable  Reports hazards, near misses and injuries  Complete incident reports care to protect the immediately health and safety of  Elect and support health and safety representatives themselves, fellow  Uses personal protective equipment  Contribute to risk assessments staff and others in  Comply with risk management policies and  Participate in training and meetings regarding safety the workplace. procedures and instruction  Attend all safety meetings and training sessions

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