Job Description

1. PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Enrolled Nurse Level 1 as a member of a multidisciplinary nursing team, participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Enrolled Nurse delivers quality evidence-based nursing care within their scope of practice.

2. POSITION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Mission

· Capacity to understand and willingness to support and promote the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care

· Commitment to organisation’s service ethos through the provision of excellent service

· Caregivers are required to act in accordance with the standards of behaviour outlined in the SJGHC Code of Conduct document.

2.2 Patient Care

· Works in consultation and co-operation with other care team members to provide care according to the physical and emotional needs of the patient and their families.

· Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the day to day mental health and basic physical care requirements of patients.

· Participate in patient assessments, including mental health, risk assessment and management, history taking and developing comprehensive nursing care plans. Ensuring risks are documented and appropriate interventions, referrals are facilitated.

· Advise and educate patients regarding treatment and recovery in relevant specialty.

· Utilise and promote reflective practice models, such as Clinical Supervision to promote best practice, heighten awareness and development of self and colleagues.

· Utilise appropriate de-escalation skills to prevent aggressive behaviour.

· Responsibly and effectively manage resources used in the provision of health care.

· Participate in medication administration procedures according to statutory and organisational guidelines under the supervision of the RN.

· Observe record and report to the Nurse Unit Manager / Team Leader/ Clinical Nurse or relevant supervisor.

· Recognise the rights of all patients under our care.





· Maintain appropriate documentation of the health management of patients for professional clinical and legal purposes.

· Be competent under supervision in the management of medical emergencies, physical assessment and crisis intervention.

2.3 Governance, Safety and Quality

· Work within a Recovery Model patient-focused framework.

· Contribute, within knowledge and skill level, to the maintenance of a safe environment through prevention, surveillance, monitoring and early intervention.

· Performs all duties in accordance with SJGHC policies and procedures.

· Comply with and demonstrate a positive commitment to Regulations, Acts and National Standards relevant to Nursing.

· Ensure own knowledge, practice and philosophy of care is consistent with the requirements of the National Standards

2.4 Professional Conduct

· To work within the Enrolled Nurse SCOPE OF PRACTICE

· Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of both patients and caregivers at all times.

2.4 Professional Development

· Work within clinical professional guidelines, regulations and SJOGHC policies, protocols and procedures.

· Attend all mandatory training as required.

· Attends relevant training sessions offered by SJGHC. Recognises the necessity to continually develop skills and acquire additional knowledge appropriate to the position.

· Actively seeks opportunities for further career development.

· Participates in staff development programs and relevant meetings at both unit and hospital level, e.g. Unit meetings, Committee meetings.

· Seeks feedback on performance and provides same to colleagues.

All other reasonable duties at directed by the Nurse Unit Manager or Supervisor

3. Team Work

· Participate as a valued team member promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment.

4. Communication

· Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.

5. Quality and Risk

· Participate in, contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of service.

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📌 Enrolled Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 St John of God Health Care
📍 Melbourne