Rapid Response Coordinator

**#529775 Rapid Response Coordinator**

**Intensive Care Unit (ICU)**

**Calvary Mater Newcastle**

**Permanent Part-Time**
- Permanent Part-Time (0.5, 20 hours per week)
- Salary Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Grade 2, Yr 1 -2.
- Remuneration: $57.11-$58.98 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

**THE ROLE**:
Operating from Critical Care Services - Intensive Care you will drive, maintain and develop the hospitals CERS system through data collection, reporting, quality development and education. You will liaise with stakeholders to build relationships, coordinate responses to incidents and ensure the hospital meets Standard 8 - Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration.

**DUTIES**:

- Develop and maintain networks within multidisciplinary teams across the hospital to ensure effective provision of the hospital wide Clinical Emergency Response System (CERS), which is a two tiered emergency response system encompassing Urgent Clinical Review (UCR) and the Rapid Response Team (RRT) System.
- Provide education and information to staff, patients and carers regarding the functioning of CERS program and the deteriorating patient.
- Maintain clinical skills by attending RRT calls and providing some direct patient care as needed in times of high demand for the RRT service.
- Act as a mentor and provide rounding to staff post RRT call.
- Review and evaluation of patients post UCR and RRT as required.
- Participate in orientation of hospital staff (clinical and non-clinical) in the recognition and management of the deteriorating patient training.
- Coordinate and present the DETECT and Allied Health DETECT programs, which includes the recruitment and training of DETECT trainers, CMN department/ward managers, liaison with HNEAHS Clinical Governance regarding program content and maintenance of training records.
- Maintain networks within Hunter New England Area Health Service (HNEAHS) by participation in the HNEAHS Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Committee (RAD).
- Act as an assessor for BLS and ALS.
- Compile and review monthly clinical indicator data in consultation with the Intensive Care Executive, enter monthly data via SmartAviewer.
- Learn more about our community and services _here_

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Registered Nurse authorised to practise by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant post-registration qualifications in Critical Care and at least three years’ experience working in a critical care area post qualification.
- Recent experience working as part of a Rapid Response Team in an acute hospital setting.
- Excellent clinical skills, knowledge and the ability to respond appropriately to the deteriorating patient.
- Current Advanced Life Support Certification.
- Demonstrated experience in Quality Improvement Activities.
- Excellent communication, computer and interpersonal skills. This includes the ability to communicate and follow-up care plans with nursing staff, patients and their families, as well as critical care staff and consultants.

**WHY JOIN US?**

**_ CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:_**
- Fitness Passport.
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
- Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay

**WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?**
- Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, _here_

**HOW DO YOU APPLY?**
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
- Please note the following:_
- _You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role._