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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Registered Nurse (Grade 2)

Gynaecology/Oncology & High Dependency Unit
Core Mercy Values: / Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork,
Position title: / Registered Nurse (Grade 2) / Employee name:
Entity/Mercy Health:
Business Unit/Department: / MercyHospital for Women
Gynaecology/Oncology & High Dependency Unit / Date: / July 2011
Position reports to: / Nurse Unit Manager / Positions reporting to this one: / None
Position Purpose: /
  • To provide best practice patient care as a pivotal member of the multidisciplinary hospital team, acting in a position of advocacy for the patient and their family.

Qualifications: /
  • Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Midwifery, High Dependency and Chemotherapy qualifications highly desirable.

Relevant Competencies: / NMBA Codes and Guidelines and Competency Standards:
  • NMBA Code of Ethics for Nurses
  • NMBA Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses
  • RN Competency Standards (Jan 2006)
NMBA Professional Boundaries
  • Professional Boundaries for Nurses (Mar 2010)
Mercy Health Policies and Codes
  • Mercy Health Privacy Procedure
  • Mercy Health Human Resources Code of Conduct
  • Mercy Health Dress Code
Competency set by MercyHospital for Women
Personal Competencies required /

Job Competencies Required

Communication/interpersonal skills / Good knowledge of the commitment to the mission, vision and values of Mercy
Adaptability and flexibility / Up to date technical/professional knowledge
Initiative / Information monitoring/written communication
Teamwork/collaboration / Appropriate delegation of authority
Customer focus / Quality orientation
Key Result Areas / Key Activities / Standard Measures
Ensure the provision and implementation of quality clinical care / Provides collaborative explanations and education to patients during each treatment phase, from initial assessment through to discharge planning
Adheres to Nursing/Midwifery Regulatory Standards as set down by the Nurses Board of Victoria
Compliance with occupational health and safety, quality and infection control policy and procedures
Keeps up to date with quality accreditation standards
Recognises and communicates relevant changes in patient condition to appropriate multidisciplinary team members
Consistently monitor/maintain patient condition and liaise with multidisciplinary team to decide ongoing care and treatment regimes
Attends in-services as required
Contributes towards the organisation being successfully accredited by ACHS
Expectation following orientation and/or further study to rotate to High Dependency Unit and Chemotherapy Day Unit. / Organisation successfully accredited by ACHS
Ensure effective lines of communication are maintained / Staff to behave in accordance with Mercy Health values at all times & resolve conflict as required
Demonstrates supportive behaviours for colleagues
Promotes a pro-active approach to communication
Attends hospital forums and unit/department meetings as required
Establishes effective and appropriate patterns of communication with clients, families, colleagues and management
Initiates and maintains accurate documentation / Well informed staff working in a harmonious environment
Evidence of a culture with open and transparent communication
Ensure the provision of customer focussed care / Knowledge of Mercy Health’s Complaints Policy and Incident Reporting
Uphold patient confidentiality/privacy
Demonstrate ability to act as a patient advocate
Involve patient in planning of care / Minimal customer complaints
Minimum timeframe to resolve complaints
Ensures responsibility of own professional development / Keeps abreast of contemporary nursing issues
Attendance of seminars, meetings and in-services on a regular basis
Participation in performance appraisals
Aware of all current literature relevant to each ward/unit area and nursing/midwifery specialty
Actively seeks opportunities for further education
Provide minimum yearly in-service in area of interest to fellow ward nurses.
Completion of hospital based annual competencies. / Clinical and theoretical knowledge is up to date
Professional representation of the ward/unit
Contributes to nursing clinical practice research and the application of findings / Accurate collection and communication of information pertaining to current research trials
Keep abreast of current trials and educate patients regarding trials relevant to ward/unit areas / Improved patient care
Enhanced professional development of the nurse
Progressive and up to date care in all areas of nursing
Contributes to a collaborative approach to change management & application / Actively pursue improved practice guidelines
Active participation in orientation to new areas/environments / Initiatives & projects in progress
Contributes to a collaborative approach to policy & procedure review & development / Develop & maintain professional standards of knowledge of policy and procedures
Keep abreast of developments in clinical practice in order to monitor their impact on patient services
Conduct regular and timely reviews of existing ward/unit policies / Continuous policy and procedure review and development
Takes reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, fellow staff and others in the workplace. / Complete incident reports as required
Elect and support health and safety representatives
Contribute to risk assessments as required
Participate in training and meetings regarding safety
Employees ensure own protection against vaccine preventable diseases / Reports hazards, near misses and injuries immediately
Comply with risk management policies and procedures and instruction
Attend all safety meetings and training sessions
Employee’s Signature: / Date:
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Line Manager Signature: / Date:
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Previous Review Date: February 2004

Updated Date: July 2010

July 2011

Registered Nurse Gynaecology/Oncology & High Dependency (Grade 2)