Enrolled Nurse

Position summary

In accordance with the philosophy and policies of MTHCS, Government Standards and requirements, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice and relevant Legislation, the Enrolled Nurse utilises a problem solving approach
in the delivery of nursing care. Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to contribute to the delivery of quality care.

This position reports directly to the Registered Nurse. It is expected that the immediate supervisor will be informed of changes in patient's/resident's conditions and that any complex care needs or procedures will be undertaken with the knowledge
or supervision of the Registered nurse on duty. An employee at this level works under both direct and indirect supervision according to the provisions of the Nurses Act of 1995.

Selection criteria

Essential:

• Proven ability to apply high ethical standards, and represent MTHCS in a professional manner.
• Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working with older people and with chronic illnesses.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills with customers, families and other staff.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Current Police Check.

Desirable:

• An understanding of accreditation / certification processes.
• A commitment to working with the elderly.

Key responsibilities

• Provides a high standard of clinical care to the patients and residents as delegated by the Registered Nurse in charge in line with the Nursing Services policies and procedures and the organisations philosophies and objectives.
• Maintains a knowledge and understanding of Health Service policies and procedures.
• Contributes to compiling a comprehensive history from patients/consumers and/or families to identify care needs, by participating in admission and ongoing assessment.
• Maintains a high standard of nursing documentation, which accurately reflects care delivery and which will ensure validity for funding purposes.
• As directed by the supervisor, contributes to care plans and implements patient/resident care, in consultation with patients/residents, families and other members of the care team.
• By maintaining appropriate nursing documentation, contributes to a patient/consumer care plan that optimises patient/consumer health and wellbeing and is relevant to care needs.
• Contributes to evaluation of care plans to meet changing needs of patients/consumer.
• Responds to altered health status in patients/consumers by informing supervisor, families, doctors and allied health professionals as appropriate.
• Other duties as directed.

Management:

• Undertakes sound documentation practices to ensure accurate records are kept and appropriate care is delivered.
• Participation in the formulation of new procedures and review of existing procedures relating to the nursing service area.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to gain co-operation and assistance from customers and other staff.
• Ability to identify, discuss and resolve problems.
• High level of overall personal presentation.

Employment with MTHCS

Child Safe Organisation

Mallee Track Health and Community Service is committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.

Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental

All MTHCS employees will:

• Ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety, and the health and safety of others.
• Use any equipment provided for health and safety purposes.
• Obey reasonable instructions given by MTHCS in relation to health and safety at work.
• Help MTHCS meet our duty of care, such as by undertaking hazard inspections.
• Comply with all MTHCS OHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure they do not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety.

Section 21 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004, requires an Employer to provide and maintain, so far as is reasonable and practicable, a safe workplace for all employees and ensure that no employee is placed at risk of injury while performing
the duties and responsibilities required by their position.

To comply with this obligation, MTHCS requires all candidates/employees to have the mental and physical capacity to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position they are applying for (or have been appointed to).

If a risk is identified and fitness to safely perform the duties of the position needs to be determined, MTHCS with the agreement of the candidate/employee, will arrange an independent medical assessment to determine capacity to safely perform the inherent
requirements of the position to minimise the risk of injury or aggravation of any pre-existing condition the candidate/employee may have.

Compulsory Training

As per the schedule.

Performance Appraisal

Conducted as per appraisal schedule.

How to apply

Your application must clearly state the position title specified on the advertisement and include:

• A statement addressing each Key Selection Criteria clearly demonstrating your ability to meet the objectives of the role. Note: Read the Position Description (PD) carefully so you have a good understanding of what is required and remember to address
  what knowledge, skills and attributes you have.
• General resume.
• Copies of any formal qualifications. Note: hard copies of your qualifications will need to be produced at interview.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a Police Record Check and also a Working With Children Check for nominated positions.

To apply please forward current resume with covering letter addressing the key selection criteria to:

People and CulturePO Box 130, Ouyen VIC 3490

Or alternatively an application can be emailed to

*Applications received earlier than the closing date may be assessed, interviewed and offered employment prior to the closing date.*