POSITION TITLE: / Associate Nurse Manager
CLASSIFICATION: / RN ANUM – YW11 - 12
AWARD: / Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2012 - 2016
DEPARTMENT: / Inpatient Unit
REPORTS TO: / Nurse Unit Manager
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT: / Our Vision:To be leaders in rural health care
Our Mission:East Grampians Health Service will improve our community’s health and quality of life through strong partnerships and by responding to changing needs
Our Values: Integrity, Excellence, Community, Working Together, Learning Culture
East Grampians Health Service (EGHS)consists of two campuses in Ararat and Willaura.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION: / Qualifying Period
- The Employee understands that their employment may be terminated within the first six (6) months of employment in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory clearance of the relevant employment checks including a current Police Record Check (within the last twelve (12) months).
- A Performance Review will occur three (3) months from commencement, then annually taking account of the key roles and responsibilities outlined in this position description.
- EGHS is an equal opportunity employer
- Statements included in this Position Description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive.
- Management may alter this Position Description if and when the need arises. Any such changes will be made in consultation with the affected employee(s).
POSITION PURPOSE / Brief description of the position and purpose
- Organise acute in-patient nursing services, ensuring best practice standards in patient care and efficient service provision
- Provide a friendly and professional service to the consumer within a safe and therapeutic environment
- Effectively manage human resources and finances within agreed budgets and following EGHS Policies and Procedures
KEY RESULT AREA (KRA): / PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
KRA 1
Leadership and Professional Practice / Demonstrates practice within the Vision, Mission and Values of EGHS.
- Function in accordance with legislation, professional standards and practice guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with all nursing staff, EGHS departments and outside services.
- Leads, directs and supervises staff ensuring a high standard of care is delivered.
- Addresses practices that are not consistent with practice guidelines, policies and procedures and evidence based practice.
- In partnership with the NUM accepts the responsibility for the outcomes of nursing care practice in the facility.
KRA 2
Human Resources Management / Demonstrates application of knowledge to support quality health care, a competent workforce and a satisfying work environment for staff.
- Manage work practices in accordance with award agreements, entitlements and recognised best practice.
- Assist in the rostering and allocation of staff, ensuring unit is efficient and safe within budgetary and required staffing levels.
Support and maintain effective communication systems within the Unit
- Ensure self and other staff comply EGHS health service policy regarding uniform and punctuality
- Demonstrate an ability to resolve conflict
- Promote and maintain an environment of teamwork and professionalism
- Encourage continuing education and personal development including completion of annual mandatory education program.
- Assist in management and participate in annual performance reviews and recruitment processes as directed by the NUM.
KRA 3
Business Management / Demonstrates leadership and application of knowledge to operate within the agreed budget for the Department and facility and the organisation’s Financial Management framework.
- Demonstrates efficient use of resources and maintaining within budget levels.
Demonstrate an awareness of the financial management framework and budgetary issues for the department
- Ensure identified care is documented clearly and reviewed regularly.
- To delegate responsibility andappropriately and effectively and within Delegations of Authority guidelines.
KEY RESULT AREA (KRA): / PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
KRA 4
Quality Governance / Demonstrates understanding, application of knowledge and implementation of the organisation’s clinical governance framework to ensure the provision of high quality health care through continuous improvement.
- Actively promote and participate in quality improvement activities.
- Comply with EGHS integrated risk management framework.
- Actively participate in the monitoring and achieving of standards and accreditations.
KRA 5
Learning Organisation / Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional development and participate as an active member of a team.
Facilitate in the orientation of staff as directed by the Unit Manager or delegate
Support the professional growth and development of staff within the department
- Maintain currency of knowledge through attendance and participation in relevant courses, conference, seminars and educational opportunities.
- Participate in the review of ones own professional development annually, with the Manager, identifying key areas for professional and personal growth
- Actively participate in professional development opportunities internally and externally
KRA 6
Information Management / Demonstrates knowledge and application of skills to ensure the organisation’s information management goals are met.
- Regularly review own and service communications through Emails, Intranet and other resources to keep abreast of changes and information.
- Participate in planning, implementation and management of information and communication technology.
- Demonstrate ability to critically analyse and effectively utilise data to support and improve care and service delivery.
KRA 7
Organisational Expectations / Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of legislation and maintenance of a safe environment for employees, consumers and visitors
Facilities and Equipment
- Responsible for the reporting of any malfunctioning equipment and/or facility to the manager.
- Ensure compliance culture with “No Lift”.
- Attendance at Mandatory in-service sessions on emergency procedures.
- Accident/incidents are appropriately documented in timely manner and relevant preventative action taken.
- Adhere to EGHS Equal Employment Opportunities policies and practices.
- Ensure that the affairs of EGHS, its patients, clients and staff remain strictly confidential and are not divulged to any third party except where required for clinical reasons or by law. Such confidentiality shall extend to the commercial and financial interests and activities of EGHS.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA: / Essential: (including minimum qualifications)
- Current Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Demonstrated advanced acute clinical nursing skills including the ability to undertake detailed assessments within scope of practice.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication, coordination and organisational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated developing leadership and management skills.
- Experience in management of human resources.
- Post Graduate Qualification or working towards.
DATE LAST REVIEWED: ______
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