Main responsibilities: Contributes to the implementation of an effective clinical governance framework for the safe and quality systems required to maintain and improve the consistency, safety, and quality of clinical care and to improve outcomes for consumers. Leads and supports the clinical and personal care and if required activity staff on each shift to consistently deliver safe, quality consumer-centred care. Promotes a service culture that supports consumers' health, safety and well-being and is inclusive of their identity, culture and diversity. Contributes to the efficient allocation and utilisation of resources for safe and quality care. Appropriate allocation and delegation of care to clinical and personal care staff within their scope of practice and competence including appropriate delegation of medication administration. Provides clear information that assists staff to complete allocated / delegated care and provides toolbox training and coaching for skills development as needed. Promotes a culture of safety that empowers the clinical and personal care workforce to speak up and raise concerns and to work together to seek solutions for consumer safety concerns. Engages with and fosters partnerships with consumers and or their representative/s when conducting initial and ongoing assessments and care planning. Ensures supported decision making to assist consumers to live the life the way they choose. This includes risk assessment and planning with informed consent to support dignity of risk. Consumer assessment includes identifying, assessing, and managing risks to minimise preventable harm for each consumer. Conducts monthly care plan evaluation as delegated with input from the team and in partnership with the consumer and or representative. Appropriate and timely follow up of exceptions to consumer care plans in partnership with the consumers and or their representative. This includes timely and appropriate referrals to other health professionals and or other services. Promotes an evidence-based process for defining infections and the re-enforcement of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program for the safe and appropriate prescribing and use of antimicrobials. Consumer deterioration is recognised, and timely and appropriate responsive action is taken when a consumer's health status rapidly declines. Monitors the areas of key clinical risk and ensures escalation (both internal and external, as relevant) occurs and that appropriate response actions are taken where safety is compromised. Ensures timely and appropriate action in response to incidents, comments and complaints and that transparent and open communication occurs with consumers when things go wrong. Reporting requirements: Reports any issues of concern to the Director of Care (DOC).
Performance appraisal: at 3 months, then annually and as requested by employer/ employee.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $40.00 – $44.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 76 per week
Shift: Afternoon shift Day shift Night shift Work Days: Monday to Friday Public holidays Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Riverside, TAS 7250: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Application Question(s): Must be already living in Australia Experience: Registered nurse: 1 year (Preferred) Licence/Certification: AHPRA registration (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) Driver Licence (Preferred) Work Authorisation: Australia (Preferred) Work Location: In person
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