Casual-Nurse-Bank-RN-EN

at  Swan Hill District Health

REGISTERED NURSES & ENROLLED NURSES

Swan Hill District Health are seeking applications for suitably Registered and Enrolled Nurses interested in
joining our Casual Nurse Bank Team.
Nurse bank is a great opportunity for flexible employment to suit your lifestyle and also provides the
opportunity to explore different department’s to find your preferred area of work.

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functions in accordance with legislation and common law affecting nursing
practice.

OUR PURPOSE: CONNECTED CARE / BEST EXPERIENCE

SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community
through our new vision to provide better connected care and to achieve the
best care experience.
Prompt Doc No: SHDH0183720 v1.0
First Issued: 17/03/2022 Last Reviewed: 17/03/2022
Version Changed: 17/03/2022 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED Review By: 01/03/2023
Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and
confidentiality, as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providing
high quality services. In accordance to both the Health Records Act and the
Information Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed for
the primary purpose of its collection.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and
Confidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the
rules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,
patients or medical records will result in disciplinary action.
Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training
within the required time frame.

SAFETY: RESPONSIBILITIES: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY STAFF MEMBER TO:

Take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others while at
work.
Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as
reasonably practicable to your supervisor and record on VHIMS
reporting system.
Advise your supervisor if you have an injury or illness that may affect
your ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in
the Emergency Procedures Manual.
Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and
directed.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH
O.H. & S. online Policies and Procedures.
Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the
Asset Management Policy and Protocols.
Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.
Previous Revision dates: May 2014, April 2018, Dec 2020, January 2021
Current: Feb22
NUM of unit working in
Director of Clinical Care for employment matters
Prompt Doc No: SHDH0183720 v1.0
First Issued: 17/03/2022 Last Reviewed: 17/03/2022
Version Changed: 17/03/2022 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED Review By: 01/03/2023

RESPONSIBILITIES: CONSUMER/PATIENT/CLIENT CARE:

Outcome:
Clinically appropriate care is provided by qualified staff in accordance with
professional standards of practice and divisional and organisational policies
and procedures.
Performance Indicators:
Assesses resident care needs and provides nursing care, which is
individualised and responsive to resident needs.
Recognises emergency situations, seeks necessary assistance and
provides appropriate care.
Performs nursing procedures and delivers care under the direction of and
in consultation with the Registered Nurse, Div. 1.
Accurately records and reports any change in resident observations and
condition.
Documents resident care assessment plan and evaluation in accordance
with ACFI documentation requirements.
Ensures that care delivered complies with Swan Hill District Health and
Clinical Services Division policies and procedures.
Works with Activity/Lifestyle Support Workers to maximise resident
functional ability and social interaction incorporating group activities as
appropriate.
Accepts responsibility for ward/unit resource usage including notification
of depleted stock lines and correct cleaning, storage and maintenance of
equipment.
Participates in ward meetings on a regular basis, and in other nursing
related meetings as appropriate.
Assists resident to carry out therapy programs designed by Allied Health
Professionals.
Administers medication as per the Extended Scope of Practice
Medication Administration Endorsed Nurse.
Informs Registered Nurse in Charge of any change in resident’s condition
or concerns regarding resident.
Key Selection Criteria: Actively pursues professional development opportunities to maximise
knowledge of contemporary nursing issues and current clinical practice.
Assists with health teaching for clients and their families and significant
others.
Assists with support of undergraduate Div. 2 nursing students by acting
as appropriate role model and preceptor.
Supports learning needs of re-entry/supervised practice registered
nurses.
Demonstrates good inter-personal and communication skills.
Current APHRA registration.
Previous experience in Aged Care highly regarded.
Physically able to meet inherent requirements of the role eg. attending to

hygiene needs

• Current National Police Record Check

Prompt Doc No: SHDH0190078 v1.1
First Issued: 21/07/2022 Last Reviewed: 21/07/2022

Version Changed: 21/07/2022 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED Review By: 01/07/2023

• Current “Working with Children Permit”
• Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Health Services

Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare
Workers), through either documentation or copy of serology report. It is
required that there is immunization for all vaccine preventable illnesses.
Salary/Award: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest
Employer Agreement 2021-2024.
Infection Control: Each staff member has a responsibility to minimise exposure to incidents
of infection/cross infection of residents, staff, visitors and the general
public.
The risk minimisation strategies are to be supported by all staff adhering
to the Infection Control Manual policies, procedures and guidelines.
Continuous Quality Each staff member is expected to demonstrate a commitment to best
Improvement: practice.
All staff shall take responsibility for their own practice and share
responsibility for creating and maintaining a system that provides safe,
high quality health care.
All staff will participate in quality improvement activities aimed at
improving patient outcomes and maintaining accreditation standards.
It is the responsibility of every staff member to be familiar with Health
Service-wide and specific Department Policies & Protocols.
Person Centered Care: The Health Service supports in its values the philosophy of Person-Centered
Care to ensure all people, including health service providers, clients, their
carers and family members are respectfully cared for and encouraged to
participate in the provision of quality health care.
We recognise diversity is part of every person & as such providers of health
care must be actively involved in developing models of care that are person
centered.
Child Safety: All children have the right to feel and be safe. Keeping children safe is
everyone’s responsibility. SHDH is committed to providing a child safe
environment where children are safe and feel safe, and where their voices
are heard about the decisions that affect them.
SHDH have zero tolerance to child abuse.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to this requirement. Any
breach of this standard will result in disciplinary action.

OUR PURPOSE: CONNECTED CARE / BEST EXPERIENCE

SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community
through our new vision to provide better connected care and to achieve the
best care experience.
Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and
confidentiality, as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providing
high quality services. In accordance to both the Health Records Act and the
Information Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed for
the primary purpose of its collection.
Each employee has a responsibility with adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and
Confidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the
rules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,
Prompt Doc No: SHDH0190078 v1.1
First Issued: 21/07/2022 Last Reviewed: 21/07/2022
Version Changed: 21/07/2022 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED Review By: 01/07/2023
patients or medical records will result in disciplinary action.
Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training
within the required time frame.

SAFETY: RESPONSIBILITIES: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY STAFF MEMBER TO:

Take reasonable care for their safety and the safety of others while at
work.
Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as reasonably
practicable to their supervisor and record on VHIMS reporting system.
Advise their supervisor if they have an injury or illness that may affect
their ability to perform the inherent requirements of their position.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in the
Emergency Procedures Manual.
Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H.
& S. online Policies and Procedures.
Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the
Asset Management Policy and Protocols.
Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.
Previous Revision dates: July 17, Sept 2020
Current: Feb22
NUM of unit working in specific area.
Director of Clinical Care for overarching employment
Prompt Doc No: SHDH0190078 v1.1
First Issued: 21/07/2022 Last Reviewed: 21/07/2022
Version Changed: 21/07/2022 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED Review By: 01/07/2023