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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS (NGO) REMUNERATION SURVEY MAY 2008 |
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Senior Registered Nurse |
| Position Code: | 787 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Providing safe and effective direct nursing care in line with nursing best practice principles. |
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Supervises
May supervise more junior registered nurses. |
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Main Activities
Maintaining nursing standards and patient/client services/care to a level which ensures patient safety and achievement of expected patient outcomes.
Ensuring that nursing care is provided in keeping with the Philosophy and Mission Statement of the employing facility.
Practicing in accordance with legislative and common law affecting the nursing practice and demonstrating personal accountability.
Documenting relevant information and communicating effectively with all relevant parties.
Carrying out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of patients/clients.
Evaluating the progress of patients/clients against planned outcomes.
Actively participate in continuous quality improvement and accreditation activities.
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Key Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Conflict resolution skills.
Excellent written skills.
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External Contacts
Residents/representatives, co-workers, government agencies, aged care service providers, consumer groups, industry associations and members of the community. |
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Typical Experience
6-8 years experience as a registered nurse. Must hold a current practising certificate and be registered with a relevant nursing Board. May be working towards or have postgraduate qualifications. |
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