Common use of SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Clause in Contracts

SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. Demonstrate willingness to undertake relevant training / course to develop skills and acquire knowledge Ability to participate in the Performance Appraisal. Work within scope of practice according to qualifications and ▇▇▇▇▇ registration is applicable. Work according to the conduct and policies of SGH Experience within a health/medical setting is preferred. Provide good customer service Able to work autonomously Unless an employee is able to produce authorised evidence of successfully completing an approved mandatory competency, the employee will be required to successfully complete the competencies within the first six months of employment. Each employee is then required to successfully complete mandatory clinical competencies annually. South Gippsland Hospital staff work with each other according to the Values listed below and the behaviours these values require when carrying out business. These values are: Adaptability – Being flexible and accepting of new ideas and change for the better Mutual Respect – We treat others the same way that we would like to be treated Accountability – We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes and mistakes Trust- We act with integrity and can count on each other Excellence – We do our best at all times and look for ways to improve It is expected that staff will work according to these Values when working directly with other staff, clients and members of the community. South Gippsland Hospital recognises its obligation for full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and associated Occupation Health and Safety regulations 2017. All staff are required: to comply with safety instructions in their work environment and to familiarise themselves with OH&S procedures. to take reasonable care of their own health and safety as well as that of other people who may be affected by their conduct in the workplace. to seek guidance about new or modified work procedures. to ensure that any hazardous conditions are eliminated or minimised and that near misses and injuries are reported immediately to their supervisor. If the role includes people management duties, these include the requirement to manage the health and safety of people under this control and support the actions contained in SGH OH&S policies.

SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. Demonstrate willingness to undertake relevant training / course to develop skills and acquire knowledge Ability to participate • Participate in the Performance Appraisal. and Development Review process • Work within scope of practice according to qualifications and ▇▇▇▇▇ registration is applicablewith the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). • Work according to the conduct conduct, policies and policies standards of relevant external bodies and SGH Experience within • Each employee is required to satisfy the Australia Nurses and Midwifery Board (ANMB) Registration requirements as aa Enrolled Nurse for this role. • Current competency in Basic Life Support • Current Registration with Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board as an Enrolled Nurse • Ability to provide evidence based nursing care as part of a health/medical setting is preferred. Provide good customer service Able multidisciplinary team • Ability to work autonomously across all shifts on the roster including night duty and weekends • Demonstrated experience and expertise in nursing care • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication Unless an employee is able to produce authorised evidence of successfully completing an approved mandatory competency, the employee will be required to successfully complete the competencies within the first six months of employment. Each employee is then required to successfully complete mandatory clinical competencies annually. South Gippsland Hospital (SGH) staff work with each other according to the Values listed below and the behaviours these values require when carrying out business. These values are: Accountability – accepting responsibility for our actions Trust- acting with integrity and being able to count on each other Excellence – doing our best at all times and looking for ways to improve Adaptability – Being being flexible and accepting of new ideas and change for the better Mutual Respect – We treat treating others in the same way that we would like want to be treated Accountability – We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes and mistakes Trust- We act with integrity and can count on each other Excellence – We do our best at all times and look for ways to improve It is expected that staff will work according to these Values when working directly with other staff, clients and members of the community. South Gippsland Hospital recognises its obligation for full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and associated Occupation Health and Safety regulations 2017. All staff are required: • to comply with safety instructions in their work environment and to familiarise themselves with OH&S procedures. • to take reasonable care of their own health and safety as well as that of other people who may be affected by their conduct in the workplace. • to seek guidance about new or modified work procedures. • to ensure that any hazardous conditions are eliminated or minimised and that near misses and injuries are reported immediately to their supervisor. If the role includes people management duties, these include the requirement to manage the health and safety of people under this control and support the actions contained in SGH OH&S policies An effective, integrated organisation-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program is dependent upon the support, recognition, motivation, commitment and integrity of every staff member. All staff members have a responsibility to maintain infection prevention and control knowledge levels commensurate with the requirements of the position and to adhere to the organisation's Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures at all times. SGH is committed to education. All staff have a responsibility to undertake their own professional development and actively participate in the education of others. This may involve colleagues, health professionals from other disciplines or educating students. Inter-professional education is strongly encouraged and supported and is integral to a small rural hospital. The health and wellbeing of employees is a priority for SGH and the importance of an environment that promotes and nurtures the physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing of all individuals is recognised in this workplace. Staff are expected to: • partake in the promotion of the health and wellbeing of employees • contribute to an inclusive and health promoting environment • promote our values of trust, excellence, accountability, adaptability and mutual respect • promote an organisational culture of positive mental health and wellbeing through supportive leadership, employee participation and shared decision making South Gippsland Hospital is committed to providing employment, health care and all related business based on the principles of access, equity and respect. South Gippsland Hospital acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Staff are expected to provide excellence in care and a safe, welcoming and inclusive health service by: • extending respect to Aboriginal and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Islander people at all times, • engaging respectfully with all cultures and • respecting and appreciating what makes each individual different, in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education and national origin. Family Violence is a health issue and SGH provide support to any staff member experiencing family violence. All public hospitals are legislated to screen, identify and respond to family violence. The Multi Agency Risk Assessment Management (MARAM) framework is a whole organisation, multi-level approach to family violence. At SGH, we are committed to align our organisation with the 4 pillars of the MARAM framework: Shared understanding, Collaborative practice, Responsibility for risk assessment and management and Systems, outcomes and improvement. We respectfully, safely, and sensitively engage with all. We work collaboratively to increase the safety of people experiencing family violence, and to keep perpetrators in view and accountable for their actions and behaviours. We are committed to ensuring that all staff have access to adequate training to enable them to fulfil the responsibilities assigned to their role in the MARAM framework. Employees will undertake MARAM training as appropriate to their position and adhere to related policies. At SGH all staff either contributes to or holds the following responsibilities; Responsibility 1: Respectful, sensitive and safe engagement with clients and colleagues Responsibility 2: Identification of family violence risk Responsibility 5: Seek secondary consultations and referrals for comprehensive risk assessment and management Responsibility 6: Contribute to information sharing with other services in line with SGH Information Sharing Policy Responsibility 9: Contribute to coordinated risk management Responsibility 10: Collaborate for ongoing risk assessment and risk management In addition to the above, some senior nursing staff hold responsibilities of Responsibility 3: Intermediate risk assessments Responsibility 4: Intermediate risk management.

SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. Demonstrate willingness to undertake relevant training / course to develop skills and acquire knowledge • Ability to participate in the Performance Appraisal. • Work within scope of practice according to qualifications and ▇▇▇▇▇ registration is applicable. Work according to the conduct and policies of SGH • Experience within a health/medical setting is preferred. • Provide good customer service • Able to work autonomously Unless an employee is able to produce authorised evidence of successfully completing an approved mandatory competency, the employee will be required to successfully complete the competencies within the first six months of employment. Each employee is then required to successfully complete mandatory clinical competencies annually. South Gippsland Hospital staff work with each other according to the Values listed below and the behaviours these values require when carrying out business. These values are: Adaptability – Being flexible and accepting of new ideas and change for the better Mutual Respect – We treat others the same way that we would like to be treated Accountability – We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes and mistakes Trust- We act with integrity and can count on each other Excellence – We do our best at all times and look for ways to improve It is expected that staff will work according to these Values when working directly with other staff, clients and members of the community. South Gippsland Hospital recognises its obligation for full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and associated Occupation Health and Safety regulations 2017. All staff are required: • to comply with safety instructions in their work environment and to familiarise themselves with OH&S procedures. • to take reasonable care of their own health and safety as well as that of other people who may be affected by their conduct in the workplace. • to seek guidance about new or modified work procedures. • to ensure that any hazardous conditions are eliminated or minimised and that near misses and injuries are reported immediately to their supervisor. If the role includes people management duties, these include the requirement to manage the health and safety of people under this control and support the actions contained in SGH OH&S policies.

SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. Demonstrate willingness to undertake relevant training / course to develop skills and acquire knowledge Ability to participate in the Performance Appraisal. Work within scope of practice practise according to qualifications and ▇▇▇▇▇ registration is applicable. Work according to the conduct and policies of SGH Experience within Certificate III in Health Services - Sterilisation Service Knowledge of surgical instrumentation Desirable: Certificate in Infection Control and Sterilisation Essential: Demonstrated ability to function in all areas of a health/Sterilisation Department: decontamination preparation, sterilising and supply areas. Demonstrated knowledge and evidence of a commitment towards quality improvement activities and accreditation processes Extensive knowledge of sterilisation procedures and practices and speciality training in areas such as setting up, loan instruments, soluscope and other sophisticated medical setting is preferredequipment Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable: Membership to appropriate governing bodies eg. Provide good customer service Able to work autonomously SRACA (Sterilising Research Advisory committee of Australia) & GENCA Unless an employee is able to produce authorised evidence of successfully completing an approved mandatory competency, the employee will be required to successfully complete the competencies within the first six months of employment. Each employee is required then required to successfully complete mandatory clinical competencies annually. South Gippsland Hospital staff work with each other according to the Values listed below and the behaviours these values require when carrying out business. These values are: Adaptability – Being flexible and accepting of new ideas and change for the better Mutual Respect – We treat others the same way that we would like to be treated Accountability – We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes and mistakes Trust- We act with integrity and can count on each other Excellence – We do our best at all times and look for ways to improve It is expected that staff will also work according to these Values when working directly with other staff, clients and members of the community. South Gippsland Hospital recognises its obligation for full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and associated Occupation Health and Safety regulations 2017. All staff are requiredexpected: to comply with safety instructions in their work environment and to familiarise themselves with OH&S procedures. In addition, staff have the following responsibilities: to take reasonable care of their own health and safety as well as that of other people who may be affected by their conduct in the workplace. to seek guidance about new or modified work procedures. to ensure that any hazardous conditions are eliminated or minimised and that near misses and injuries are reported immediately to their the supervisor. If the role includes people management duties, these include the requirement to manage the health and safety of people under this your control and support the actions contained in SGH OH&S policies.