The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Job and Person Specification
DIRECTORATE:
Acute and Specialist Services – The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
DEPARTMENT:
Medical Imaging / Radiology
TITLE OF POSITION:
Registered Nurse
POSITION NUMBER:
NW0596
CLASSIFICATION:
RN1
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:
Permanent  Temporary  Casual 
PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT:
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JOB SPECIFICATION
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Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to the organisation's goals (its
expected outcome and how it is achieved).
The Registered General Nurse in the Radiology Department provides direct comprehensive nursing care
and education to patients undergoing radiological procedures. As first level practitioner, the Registered
Nurse consults with other experienced staff when nursing care requires expertise beyond own abilities
and / or qualifications. As a member of the team the Registered Nurse achieves and maintains the
competencies needed to provide patient care and services within the Radiology Department.
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Reporting/Working Relationships (to whom the person reports, staff for whom the person
is responsible, and other significant connections and working relationships within the
organisation).
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Professionally accountable to the Executive Director, Nursing Patient Care & Support Services
through the Nursing Co Director and the Clinical Nurse Manager for the standard of care provided.
Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager and / or the Clinical Nurse.
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Special Conditions (Such as non-metropolitan location, travel requirements, frequent
overtime etc.)
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Although initially based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the incumbent may be required to work
in any sites of the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service.
You may be required to undergo a criminal history check.
Must be prepared to attend relevant meetings and staff development / education activities as required.
Performance review to be conducted initially after three months of appointment to the position then
annually.
Regular participation in the on-call roster will be required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Statement of Key Responsibilities/Duties
Ensure the effective and efficient provision of direct and comprehensive nursing care, management
and education to a select group of or their carers/family or support persons undergoing procedures
in the Imaging Department by:
 Providing direct and comprehensive nursing care, education and management to assigned patients
undergoing procedures in the imaging department by utilising the nursing process in care delivery.
 Meeting the educational and counselling needs of patients, their families or significant others.
 Communicating and documenting patient care requirements to relevant medical or nursing staff and
other health professionals.
 Ensuring that the nursing care provided meets the required standard and that it is delivered in
accordance with the policies and procedures of the Unit, Nursing Division and the Hospital.
 Ensuring the maintenance of patients’ rights, confidentiality, safety, comfort and dignity.
 Using professional competence and judgement to recognise the appropriateness of orders and
seeking confirmation/clarification when required.
 Being familiar with the facilities available in the community and ensuring that the necessary
referral mechanisms are used to arrange the ongoing care required by patients post discharge
 Acting as a patient advocate in nursing matters to assist individuals make informed decisions.
 Maintaining professional knowledge by reference to relevant literature and participation in staff
development programs.
 Accepting accountability for the standard of nursing care provided.
 Providing support, preceptorship and orientation to other/new nursing staff and acting as a
preceptor to less experienced staff participating in the Graduate Nurse Program.
 Participating in activities associated with the care, maintenance and supervision of specialised
equipment to ensure that all equipment is safe and functional.
 Participating in policy and procedure development within the unit.
 Having competencies in Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Intravenous Cannulation and
drug administration formally assessed on an annual basis.
 Using effective and caring interpersonal relationship and communication skills in all interactions
with patients and their families as well as other staff.
 Maintaining safe custody of controlled substances.
 Performing duties as delegated by the Clinical Nurse and / or Clinical Nurse Manager.
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Ensure a safe working environment at all times by:
 Taking responsibility to prevent and minimise infection in every aspect of work in accordance with
Infection Control Policies.
 Maintaining effective work practices.
 Adopting procedures and practices which comply with the OHS&W Act.
 Making proper use of all safeguards, safety devices and personal protective equipment (as required
in undertaking the duties of the position).
 Taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of self and others.
 Attending mandatory safety training programs.
 Ensuring consistency of application by self and others by complying with set policies and
procedures relating to the Radiation Safety Act.
Ensure that continuous quality improvement programs and activities are in place and are linked to
the organisation’s strategic and corporate directions and targets by:
 Assisting with, or developing and establishing key performance indicators for all critical activities
relevant to area of responsibility in accordance with the quality evaluation program.
 Assisting in the identification, establishment and review of corporate and departmental performance
standards and outcomes.
Contribute to the promotion and implementation of the General Public Sector Management Aims,
personnel management standards and employee conduct standards and in particular Equal
Opportunity and Occupational Health Safety and Welfare by adhering to the provision of relevant
legislative requirements such as:
 Delegation of Authority
 Disability Discrimination Act
 Privacy Act 1988
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Freedom of Information Act
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SA Information Privacy Principles
Code of Conduct for Public Sector Employees and the Australian Nurses Code of Ethics and Code
of Conduct
Code of Fair Information Practice
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Code of Conduct for Nurses in Australia
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Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act
Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act
AS/NZS 4360:2004 Risk management Standards
Equal Opportunity Act
South Australian Health Care Act
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Contribute to the well being of people in South Australia through participation in Counter Disaster
activities, including attendance as required at training programs and exercises to develop the
necessary skills required to participate in responses in the event of a disaster and / or major
disaster.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (those characteristics considered absolutely
necessary)
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Education/Vocational Qualifications etc.
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Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills (related to the job description and expressed in a way
which allows objective assessment)
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Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive nursing care based on the nursing process and
willingness to consult with other experienced staff when nursing care requires expertise beyond
own abilities.
Demonstrated effective and reliable interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to be self directed in achievement of work objectives and assisting others to
learn.
Demonstrated ability to apply nursing theory to practice.
Demonstrated ability to assess the competence of other staff and delegate accordingly.
Demonstrated willingness to improve and extend knowledge by attendance at Inservice Education
Programs, seminars etc.
Experience (including community experience)
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Registered as a general nurse or eligible for registration with the Nurses Board of South Australia
and holds or eligible to hold a current practising certificate.
Demonstrated competence in standard nursing practice in the acute care setting.
Knowledge
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Understanding and knowledge of the role and responsibility of the Registered Nurse.
Understanding of principles of Aseptic technique
Knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety & and Welfare policies and procedures and their
application in the workplace.
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DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
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Education
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Holds a Graduate Nurse Program certificate or equivalent.
Holds a relevant qualification in the area of speciality.
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Personal Abilities / Aptitudes / Skills
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Experience
 Extensive clinical experience and current clinical nursing practice skills in the acute care setting.
 Demonstrated experience in the care of patients undergoing radiological diagnostic procedures.
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Knowledge
 Understanding of contemporary nursing issues
 Understanding of the role of the Enrolled Nurse.
 Understanding of Quality Improvement principles.
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Other details
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