Position Outcomes Statement
Churches of Christ Care
General Information
Position Title:
Registered Nurse
Reports to:
Service Manager
Remuneration /
Agreement:
Churches of Christ in Queensland – Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2010
Level:
RN Level 3
Division:
Churches of Christ Care
Program/Service:
Residential Aged Care
Location:
Date approved by
Human Resources:
27 June 2013
Position Overview
This position is responsible for providing advanced clinical support as part of holistic care for residents. To ensure
holistic care is provided, this position will apply contemporary nursing practices, liaise with care staff and provide
supervision to Levels 1 and 2 Registered Nurses.
The position holder is responsible to ensure that services provided are consistent with the mission and values of
Churches of Christ in Queensland.
Staff Responsibility:
Direct:
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Care staff (e.g. Levels 1 and 2 Registered Nurses, Endorsed Enrolled Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Assistants
in Nursing, Personal Care Workers)
Indirect:
 Other staff as delegated by the Service Manager (e.g. Environment Service Workers, Maintenance Staff,
Administration staff, etc.)
Acknowledgment
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the key result areas and other duties described in this Position
Outcomes Statement and agree to carry out my duties to meet these outcomes to the best of my ability. I also
understand that at times I may be required to undertake other duties relevant to the position that are not listed in this
statement.
I have received a copy of this Position Outcomes Statement.
(Signed by the successful candidate or position holder – not to be signed by applicants for the position)
Employee
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Supervisor/Manager:
Name:
Signature:
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Date:
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Position Outcomes Statement
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Key Result Areas
Key Result Area
Resident Care
Outcomes
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CEDC Project
Human Resource
Management
 Work closely with the Centre for Excellence in Dementia Care Project Team to jointly
ensure a high standard of project evaluation activities are carried out by:
- Communicating effectively to ensure project team members are informed of
all issues and risks that may impact project milestones, from a clinical and
management perspective.
- Providing expert clinical advice related to research methodology and the
interpretation of results.
 Facilitate participation of the Centre for Excellence in Dementia Care in external
research projects as approved by the General Manager Residential Aged Care.
 Participate in all Centre for Excellence in Dementia Care activities as required.
 Provide clinical expertise to stakeholders and staff of the Centre for Excellence in
Dementia Care project.
 Operationalise the Cottage Life Model of Care in alignment with the vision of the
Centre for Excellence in Dementia Care by:
- ensuring a prosthetic environment
- maintaining resident function
- implementing person focused care
 Continue with evaluation activities beyond the life of the project.
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Manage care-related portfolios (eg. Continence, infection control) as delegated by the
Service Manager.
Coordinate assessment, planning, delivery, communication and evaluation of resident
care in accordance with Churches of Christ Care’s care management systems and
processes.
Coordinate, delegate and monitor resident admission processes, including
involvement in effective resident admission to direct care staff.
Coordinate, delegate and monitor assessment and recording of resident’s care needs,
including history taking, baseline assessment, focal assessment, physical
assessment, determining care needs and referral to other members of the allied
health care team where indicated.
Coordinate, delegate and monitor the development of individual resident care plans,
including determining care needs, establishing care goals in consultation with direct
care staff and other members of the allied health care team.
Coordinate the delivery of Registered Nurse specific clinical care in accordance with
each resident’s plan of care and coordinate the activity of direct care staff in delivering
care and/or Level 1 and 2 Registered Nurses.
Coordinate, delegate and monitor regular, comprehensive, outcome-based
evaluations of resident care, in consultation with the direct care staff and other
members of the allied health care team.
Coordinate referral to allied health providers as indicated in accordance with the
Service policies and procedures.
Coordinate, delegate and monitor consultation and communication with residents,
their relatives and significant others in assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation
of care and referral to allied health care providers.
Coordinate and promote effective infection control by with direct care staff and Level 1
and 2 RNs.
Participate in the coordination of recruitment, induction and rostering activities for care
staff, in consultation with the Service Manager.
Coordinate annual reviews and ongoing performance assessment and management,
for all care staff in consultation with the Service Manager.
Attend to staff replacements as delegated by the Service Manager.
Facilitate the professional development of direct reports, in consultation with the
Service Manager.
Perform day-to-day supervision of direct reports.
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Position Outcomes Statement
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Mission Focus
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Overall leadership of Dementia Cottages Moonah Park
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Model the values of Churches of Christ in Queensland in day to day work, including in
interactions with managers, staff, clients and stakeholders.
Support implementation of organisational strategies for incorporating and reflecting
the mission and values of Churches of Christ in Queensland throughout the
organisation.
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Customer Service
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Quality Improvement
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Workplace Health and
Safety
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Identify and develop strategies to provide internal and external client focused
customer service.
Use customer feedback and service delivery evaluation to improve services delivered.
Perform work in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
Identify improvements to policy, procedures, or the work environment.
Communicate improvement opportunities to the relevant process owner/ other
responsible party.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement
Foster a Zero Harm culture in the workplace.
Adhere to safe work practices at all times.
Report incidents and hazards immediately using established procedures.
Follow legislation and organisational policies and procedures in relation to workplace
health and safety.
Other Duties
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Act in higher roles as required by the Service Manager provided the person is suitably skilled for.
Participate in staff development and team meetings.
Other activities as required by Service Manager
Key Selection Criteria
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Possess registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
(AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse with a current Practicing Certificate.
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Possess a current National Police Certificate (no more than 3 years from date of
issue).
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Possess a current Senior First Aid Certificate with resuscitation techniques.
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A post graduate qualification in dementia specific care is desirable
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Demonstrated experience in the aged care sector, for a minimum period of 3 years,
including care of residents living with dementia.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively implement significant change at an organisational
level, and to develop a work team though the change process.
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Demonstrated ability to identify customer requirements, alter services in response to
identified needs, and evaluate customer satisfaction.
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Highly developed problem solving, decision making and negotiation skills.
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Applied knowledge of ACFI and Accreditation requirements.
KSC 10
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Willing and able to work within a Christian context and Churches of Christ in
Queensland’s mission and values.
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