MERCY HEALTH
WERRIBEE MERCY HOSPITAL
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position title:
Associate Nurse Manager
Employee name:
Registered Nurse/ Midwife Division 1
Entity/Group:
Werribee Mercy Hospital
Date:
300 Princes Highway, Werribee, Victoria
Location:
Special Care Nursery
Position reports to:
Nurse Unit Manager – Special Care Nursery
Responsible to:
Director of Nursing
Position Purpose:
The role of the Associate Nurse Manager in the Special Care Nursery is to provide quality client-focussed care to the
neonate, their family and carers utilising a holistic family centred approach. The Associate Nurse Manger will act as a role
model and practice within the core values of Mercy Health. Overall, Associate Nurse Manager will form an integral part of a
multi-disciplinary team and will be required to provide highly responsive and flexible service to consumers and carers, while
upholding a high level of professionalism. The Associate Nurse Manager will act as management support to the Nurse
Manager. Associate Nurse Manger will Manage in conjunction with the Nurse Manger, to develop and support Special Care
Nursery Staff both Managerially and Clinically.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Registration with the Victorian Nurses Board, Division1 and a current practising certificate
Positions reporting to this
one:
Grad Dip/Cert. Neonatal Nursing / Level 2 SCN Course OR working towards achieving qualification
Recent experience as a Grade 2 Registered Nurse / Midwife
Previous Level 2 / 3 Neonatal Nursery experience
Demonstrated managerial, clinical and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability in and skills in neonatal resuscitation
Demonstrated ability in neonatal drug calculations
Commitments to achieving organisational objectives, flexibility and responsiveness to organisational needs
Resource management:
Total staff management (FTE):
Not applicable
Annual Operating Expenditure:
Annual Capital Expenditure:
Werribee Mercy Hospital
Registered Nurse Division 1 Grade 2 (Depart)
Personal Competencies required
Job Competencies Required
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Consistently shows respect and compassion to all
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Knowledge of the philosophy of Mercy Health and legislative requirements within
nursing practice
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Practices with a high level of integrity and professionalism
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Able to show a high level of expertise in the assessment and monitoring of the
Neonate
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Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
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Understanding of, and commitment to customer focused service
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Commitment to family centred approach of care
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Able to approach conflict openly and with a problem solving approach
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Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with the multidisciplinary team and
provide optimal neonatal care whilst incorporating the family in all aspects of care
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Willingness to participate and contribute to a learning environment
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Has an understanding and knowledge of OH & S and Infection Control
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Demonstrates commitment to continuing education / professional
development
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Ability to Manage Special Care Nursery in collaboration with, or in the absence of
the Nurse Manager
Key Result Areas
MERCY VALUES
Standard Measures
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Promote and uphold the Values
and Mission of Mercy Health
The values of Mercy Health are incorporated into daily
work practices.
Key Activities
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Be compassionate and provide support to others.
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Consistently shows respect and values each person’s
dignity.
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Seeks opportunities to be innovative for improvement.
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Is accountable for a high standard of care.
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Communicates openly and honestly as an effective team
member.
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Works in partnership with special care nursery team members,
in the day to day management of clinical care, to promote
highest possible standards of care.
LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT
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Supports the nurse manager within the Special Care
Nursery
Promotes sound managerial
strategies to ensure excellence of
patient care within a harmonious
environment.
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Demonstrates clinical expertise in Neonatal Nursing
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Uses consumables wisely, aware of budgetary constraints.
Incorporates organisational strategic plan in development
of special care nursery strategic plan
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Assists in the development of departmental policies and
protocols
Undertakes specific portfolio within the special care
nursery
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Facilitates departmental education & specific
competencies.
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Manage beds to meet agreed service targets whist
meeting the community needs
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Ensures appropriate staffing of the special care nursery
Werribee Mercy Hospital
Registered Nurse Division 1 Grade 2
CLINICAL CARE
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Provide appropriate quality clinical
care service delivery
Quality clinical nursing care is provided within the policies
and procedures of Werribee Mercy Hospital.
Demonstrates competence in assessing and delivering
appropriate nursing care.
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Reference evidence based literature including Neonatal
handbook
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Patient care is planned in conjunction with the treating
multidisciplinary team and clearly documented.
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Patient records demonstrate appropriate levels of
assessment, treatment planning and consultation with
family and relevant others.
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Recognises own level of competence and seeks advice /
assistance when necessary.
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Acts as a role model in providing customer service.
Supports BFHI Initiative 10 steps to successful
Breastfeeding
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Provides appropriate parent education with assistance if
needed.
Ensures appropriate discharge plan, recognising
individual needs of the baby and family
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Establish review mechanisms for patient care provision
CUSTOMER FOCUS
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Care is planned with consideration to individual needs.
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Ensure all services and practices
are delivered with strong focus in
individual client needs
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Minimal customer complaints.
Involves patients, family and/ significant others in the
plan and implementation of care.
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Maintains confidentiality and utilises appropriate
channels of communication when dealing with client
issues
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Ensures appropriate discharge planning and support
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Incorporates special needs into daily care.
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Acts as a parent / family advocate.
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Utilises allied health services when appropriate
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Monitors and evaluates care provided to neonates and
their families in the special care nursery
Registered Nurse Division 1 Grade 2
COMMUNICATION
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Ensure effective lines of
communication are maintained for
patient care.
Effective and appropriate patterns of communication are
maintained.
Documentation provides an accurate and objective
account of the neonatal period of hospitalisation.
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Documentation meets all ethical and legal requirements.
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Confidentiality of both written and electronic patient
information is maintained.
Liaises with support services to provide optimal patient
care.
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Communicates openly with treating Paediatrician,
notification of new admissions as soon as practicable.
Demonstrates ability to communicate with families, carers
and colleagues.
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Is responsible for being proficient in the use of electronic
technology required for neonatal care.
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Restricts discussions of neonatal information to ‘private’
areas.
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Privacy of patient records is maintained
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TEAM WORK
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Contribute to a strong team approach.
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Contributes to staff unit meetings and hospital forums.
Be proactive in promoting team
development within the department
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Active participation in organisational & unit meetings
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Contributes to a fair and equitable roster system.
Keeps up dated with the Communication Book and
memos of the Unit and wider Organisation.
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Awareness of and comply with discrimination,
harassment and bullying policies and procedures.
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Displays flexibility in regards to rostering arrangements.
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The perspective, needs and feelings of others are
actively sought and respected
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
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Comply with risk management policies and procedures.
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Completion of accurate incident reports.
Promotes a working environment
supporting OH & S and Infection
Control practices.
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Support health and safety representatives.
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Care is provided within Infection Control guidelines and
standards.
Identifies and reports hazards, near misses and injuries
immediately.
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Staff complete competencies according to organisational
/ Unit requirements
Attendance at regular Fire, Disaster and Emergency
response training.
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Responds appropriately to specific patient and
community needs regarding potential Infection Control
issues.
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Adheres to the principles of standard precautions.
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Werribee Mercy Hospital
Registered Nurse Division 1 Grade 2
QUALITY
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Identifies areas for improvement in the department.
Maintains a high standard of care
by promoting quality improvement
programs.
Demonstrates an understanding of the EquIP
accreditation process.
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Participates in quality improvement activities.
Seeks to continually improve standards within the Special
Care Nursery.
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Takes responsibility for incorporating recommendations
into daily practice.
Work within the NBV code of Practice / ACMI
Incorporated competency Standards
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Supports & implements evidence based care into daily
practice
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Participates in research activities in the special care
nursery
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Ensures special care nursery equipment and
environment are maintained at the highest standards
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Participates in the performance evaluation processes
annually.
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Completes compulsory education competencies.
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Regular attendance and participation in in-service
education.
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Demonstrates responsibility for taking allocated
professional development and study leave days annually.
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Actively participates in the orientation / preceptoring of
staff.
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Commitment to the constant educational development of
staff
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Achievement of satisfactory performance appraisals.
Promotes professional
development of self and
colleagues.
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Provides contemporary, evidenced based nursing care.
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Demonstrates a commitment to promoting education
activities within unit.
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Readily shares knowledge and skills and offers support
to colleagues.
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Ongoing Informal discussion of occupation goals
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Annual appraisal utilising the ‘ Performance Development
Program’
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Registered Nurse Division 1 Grade 2