Bethesda Hospital Incorporated
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Date: August 2022
Position Title: Clinical Nurse, Metropolitan Palliative Care Consultancy Service (MPaCCs)
Division: MPaCCs
Reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager, Palliative
Mission, Vision and Values Mission: To deliver the highest quality healthcare experience for patients.
Vision: To be the preferred choice of Doctors, Staff and Patients, recognised for the provision of high-quality medium acuity surgical services and palliative care.
Values: Teamwork – we create an environment of unity and togetherness. Respect – we recognise and acknowledge the uniqueness and value of every individual. Integrity – we demonstrate honesty and trust. Compassion – we work to express God's love through a caring expression of kindness, tolerance and tenderness. Excellence – we excel in all that we do so that we can promote the mission of our hospital. Professionalism – we have pride in the high level of care and service we offer. Staff are expected to demonstrate these values in the way they work and to contribute to and promote the positive working culture of the organisation.
Position Summary and Role Purpose The purpose of the position is to help build the capacity of facilities to provide quality holistic end of life and palliative care within the MPaCCs Empowerment Program and according to the MPaCCs Clinical and Service Provision Manual. Clinical Nurses use impromptu and formal education, role modelling and mentoring to promote best practice nursing care for residents and their family carers. Clinical nurses also support facility staff to learn and implement relevant, evidence-based care techniques and methods.
Key Working Relationships INTERNAL: Clinical Nurse Manager MPaCCS Colleagues EXTERNAL: Residential Care Facility Staff & GPs Residential Care Line Dementia Services Australia Key Tasks, Responsibilities, Outcomes and Activities MPaCCS clinical nurses have a particular focus on educating and mentoring facility staff in the following areas of end-of-life care:
Safe palliative and end of life care and treatment (especially the use of medications). Understanding palliative care phases and illness trajectories at the end of life. Identifying clinical deterioration and recognising the terminal phase. Attaining consensus on goals of care with stakeholders. Promoting a common language and shared understanding about palliative and end of life care within residential care. Comprehensive holistic interdisciplinary assessment. Communicating assessment outcomes effectively to a range of stakeholders. Best-practice goals-based care planning. Identifying gaps in care and escalating care when indicated. Advance care planning, case conferencing and shared decision-making. Communications at the end-of-life and dealing with conflict. Culturally safe care (including LGBTI). Roles Within MPaCCS: Identifying gaps and opportunities in care. Participating in the interdisciplinary team (including meetings). Contributing to research, audit and quality improvement. Undertaking billable activity within the MPaCCS contract. Educating MPaCCS clinicians on key areas of palliative care practice. Taking accountability for own continuing professional development. Within facilities: Role modeling professional behaviors in end-of-life care. Being a calming influence in stressful situations. Facilitating case review and after-death review. Identifying education needs and policy/system development opportunities. Supporting facility link teams to understand improvement opportunities and education needs. Health, Safety and the Environment Adhere to policies, procedures and standard operating procedures. Report incidents, hazards and injuries. Use personal protective equipment as required. Raise WHS issues with WHS representatives. Promote a safe work environment. Perform hand hygiene. Quality and Risk Record initiatives and issues in the Health and Safety Portal. Abide by Bethesda Health Care's Code of Conduct and legislation. Complete mandatory training and participate in development reviews. Partnering with the Consumer Acknowledging and involving patients in their care. Responding to both clinical and non-clinical queries. Encouraging the use of formal feedback systems. Selection Criteria Qualifications Essential: Registered Nurse qualification and current State registration. Current Police Check (no more than 6 months old). Current WA Driver's License (C-class, with no restrictions). Desirable: Qualifications in specialist areas such as palliative care or aged care. Knowledge Essential: Current Best Practice in Nursing. Expert knowledge and application of best practice principles. Desirable: Understanding of the residential aged care sector. Quality improvement and risk management frameworks. Skills Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Acceptance of Position Description
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