Healthcare Access At School - Registered Nurse Level 2 (2024)

Position overview

Note:There are multiple temporary part time positions; Monday to Friday 0800-1630hrs. Required days are Thursday and Friday with other days negotiable.

There is the possibility of extension, increased hours and/or permanent appointment.

The office is based at 1 Moore Street Canberra City with travel to schools or to meet with families on most days.

Duties

Under limited direction of the HAAS CNC, you will help enable students with complex and invasive health care needs to attend school safely. You will:

1. Work collaboratively with families/carers, other health service providers and school staff to develop individual care plans, using a child centred approach. The care plans will provide stepped out instructions for school staff to follow in order to enable the child to attend school safely
2. Self-identify that health tasks identified are within your scope of practice as you will provide clinical insight to inform the decision process for level of care required within the school setting, in consultation with the HAAS Paediatrician
3. Provide education and training to nominated school staff to deliver the health care tasks in the care plan. This includes close supervision ‘buddying’ while they develop the necessary skills and confidence in the task before competence is assessed
4. Provide ongoing support to nominated school staff including:
   • Making changes to the care plan as needed (in consultation with families and in line with evidence-based practice);
   • Delivering refresher training and competency assessment.
   • Debriefing;
   • Liaison between the family, school staff and school leadership; and
   • Evaluation of the program at the school
5. Ensure documentation in the child’s Clinical Record is maintained, and use ACTPAS to record occasions of service
6. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

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.

Behavioural Capabilities

• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide a responsive approach to meet the needs of the stakeholders
• An ability to work respectfully in partnership with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to contribute positively to team culture, demonstrating kindness to colleagues and clients
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

Position Requirements / Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working professionally in paediatrics is preferred.

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Hold a current driver’s licence
• 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.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in 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 theWorking with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

What you require (key selection criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience. Responses to selection criteria should be no more than two pages.

1. Proven ability to apply an advanced level of paediatric nursing knowledge to:
   1. Complete an assessment of health care needs and, using a risk framework, develop an individualised care plan that allows the child to safely attend school
   2. Provide an expert nursing resource for school staff and families to ensure children have their health needs safely and appropriately met while at school
2. Proven advanced level of verbal and written communication skills that can be applied to developing and maintaining key relationships with families, school staff, health professionals and other stakeholders
3. Demonstrated skill in problem management and decision making in a child centred environment
4. Proven understanding and application of Primary Health Care principles in delivery of high-quality health services to children and their families in a community setting
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health, and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.