POSITION DESCRIPTION – INFORMATION TEMPLATE
POSITION TITLE: : INTENSIVE CARE UNIT TECHNICIAN (ICU)
REPORTS TO: NURSE UNIT MANAGER ICU
DIVISION: ACUTE SITE –SURGICAL SERVICES
DIRECT REPORTS:
NONE
APPROVED:
APPROVAL DATE:
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
The ICU Technician will be an effective overall team member responsible for helping to maintain a safe and clean working environment for patients, visitors and staff within
ICU. nit based ICU Technicians are required to be multi-skilled in that they perform a number of different tasks associated with the general servicing of the unit. The ICU
Technicians are effective overall team members in the provision of patient care, assisting nursing staff in the areas of patient welfare, comfort, hygiene and transport.
BARWON HEALTH VISION - To be Australia’s Leading Regional Health Service – Building a Healthier Community
PRIORITIES
VALUES
Your Health
We will work with the community to deliver significantly improved health
outcomes
Respect
For the unique qualities of each individual, family and community, for our partners, the
organisation we represent and for each other
Our Service
Our health care service will be well-connected to ensure a positive experience
for those we serve
Compassion
For the circumstances of the people we care for
Our Region
We will have strong partnerships with all providers who influence health in our
region
Our People
Our workforce will be thriving, collaborative and highly skilled
MISSION
To provide accessible high quality healthcare services to our Barwon South
western region communities
Commitment
To facilitate high quality health outcomes by working collaboratively with all stakeholders
Accountability
For all our actions and outcomes by working to clear objectives in a transparent manner
Innovation
To lead the way and develop creative initiatives to address the health needs of our community
POSITION DIMENSION & DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:
KEY COMMUNICATION CONTACTS (INFORMED)
Without referral to manager –
Contact/Organisation
Purpose/Frequency of Contact
Nurse Unit Managers
Daily – relating to tasking and performance of the
Patient Service Assistant function for the benefit of
patient care and supporting Barwon Health values.
Patient Service Assistant Coordinator
Coordinate and provide training, develop policies
and standard work practices in line with required
standards and guidelines, conduct OH&S reviews,
Food/Cleaning and other regulatory audits. .
Environmental Services
As required
Food services
As required
Equipment Nurse
As required for update on changes, competencies
and appraisals and coaching plan
Team Leaders
As required to determine workload/priorities
Supply Department
To organise suppliers under the direction of the
Equipment Nurse.
Bio-Medical Department
To report faulty equipment
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Completion of daily tasks in work schedule not requiring prioritisation or
resolution;
Prioritise day to day tasks allocated within Schedule of Duties.
After Consultation with manager or others –
 Tasking and performance as per work schedule requiring prioritisation or
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resolution;
Any service issues or ward based issues requiring prioritisation or resolution;
Any items affecting service delivery;
Roster changes;
Meal break.
Referred to managers or others –
 Patient feedback;
 Any clinical questions from patients and/or families.
Quality Care
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Presents and acts as a role model within the intensive care
environment.
Ensures confidentiality of information pertaining to colleagues,
patients and their significant others.
Implements the principles of universal precautions in the
performance of duties.
Demonstrates an awareness of and complies with legislation and
common law practices affecting the workplace.
Functions in accordance with Smart Moves principles as outlined
in Hospital Policy.
Identifies the emergency codes and protocol and recognises their
role in an emergency situation.
Undertakes quality improvement activities as required
Undertakes duties as requested by the Equipment Nurse, ANUM,
team leaders and Nurse Unit Manager
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Demonstration of compliance
with Barwon Health policies and
procedures
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Completion of annual
competency program
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Participates in orientation with clinical educators, equipment
nurse and clinical support nurse as required.
Completes the ICU competencies as set.
Participates in on-going training.
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Works with the team to achieve our shared vision.
Co-operates with and supports colleagues.
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Professional/Development/Continuous
Improvement
Teamwork
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Compliance with and
demonstration of the Schedule of
duties
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Completion of annual
competency program
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Achievement of expectations
set in Coaching Plan
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA – LEADERSHIP CAPABILITY FRAMEWORK
Barwon Health Leadership Capabilities
Leadership Behaviour 1 – SHAPES STRATEGIC THINKING
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Articulates how they contribute to the big picture.
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Shows interest and deals effectively with ambiguous information
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Understands and interprets complex information.
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Acknowledge their strengths and development
Leadership Behaviour 2 – ACHIEVES RESULTS
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Uses sound judgement to ensure tasks are performed correctly and safely.
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Ensures attention to detail when performing manual or repetitive tasks.
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Is responsive and completes tasks within set timelines.
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Uses technical expertise to perform tasks efficiently.
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Takes a proactive rather than reactive approach to activities.
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Accepts responsibility for implementation of a task/action.
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Willing to admit when things go wrong
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Resolves issues within their sphere of responsibility
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Refers complex or urgent issues appropriately.
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Reschedules and reorganizes work to reflect changes in priority.
Leadership Behaviour 3 – FORGES RELATIONSHIPS AND ENGAGES OTHERS
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Works effectively with others by building sound relationships to achieve outcomes.
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Takes into account the diversity of Barwon Health in developing relationships.
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Shares ideas and opinions openly with others and invites them to do the same.
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Contributes to team spirit by encouraging communication and cooperation.
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Takes the first step to settle conflict between themselves and others
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Clearly delivers information and influences an outcome where appropriate.
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Exercises organisational awareness when dealing with stakeholders.
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Contributes to team spirit by encouraging communication and cooperation
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Takes the first step to settle conflict between themselves and others
Leadership Behaviour 4 – EXEMPLIFIES PERSONAL DRIVE AND PROFESSIONALISM
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Clearly delivers information and influences an outcome where appropriate.
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Exercises organisational awareness when dealing with stakeholders.
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Uses correct vocabulary and sentence structure when writing.
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Reinforces the message with positive non-verbal communication
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Communicates effectively both verbal and in writing.
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Demonstrates a professional approach to service delivery.
Leadership Behaviour 5 – DRIVES BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
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Shows respect and empathy for their managers, colleagues and customers.
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Respects that others have different ideas and behaviours.
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Approaches others with an open mind.
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Accepts the rules and procedures of the organization.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - Specialist Knowledge
Key Challenges:
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Working within a highly clinical environment, with competing demands;
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Adapting to a role that requires the completion of competencies.
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Work in a rotating roster of varying shifts
Qualifications and Experience –
Essential:
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PSA Certificate;
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Recent experience as a PSA or in a related work area.
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Ability to work within the required roster and shift arrangements
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Willingness to undertake the core competences
Desirable:
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Basic computer skills.