#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 optionsTHE ROLE: Operating from Critical Care Services - Intensive Care, you will drive, maintain and develop the hospital's 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 the 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 the 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, entering monthly data via SmartAviewer.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.For further information please contact Elizabeth Curry, Acting Nurse Unit Manager, (ICU) at .
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!HOW DO YOU APPLY? Click 'Apply for Job' and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to: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: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you'll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living, and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today. Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role. #J-18808-Ljbffr