Job no: K8Q9A
- 2025 September Intake
NHW have an exciting internal opportunity for experienced Enrolled Nurses to apply for an advanced EN Level 3 classification.
To be eligible to for this reclassification you must meet the below criteria
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for this advanced classification you must meet the below criteria before making an application.
- Minimum of four years post-registration experience as an Enrolled Nurse OR Post-registration qualification (of at least 6 months or 200 hours duration), a component of which is relevant to the role.
- Provide evidence of achievement of four out of the ten Advanced Enrolled Nurse Level 3 Competency Standards below.
Advanced Enrolled Nurse Level 3 Competency Standards
- Contributes to the education of new graduate Enrolled Nurses and/or Trainee Enrolled Nurses. For example, the Advanced Enrolled Nurse may precept or mentor new graduate Enrolled Nurses, and/or Trainee Enrolled Nurses or contribute to the performance appraisal of less experienced Enrolled Nurses.
- Is involved in committees and working parties within and/or beyond the work unit.
- Assists in the coordination of delegated activities of other staff under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife. For example, guides and supports activities of other Enrolled Nurses.
- (Acts as a resource to others. For example, may take responsibility for a specific task, such as equipment maintenance schedules, budgets, rosters or stock control.
- Contributes to quality improvement within their work area or the workplace and/or changes in enrolled nursing practice initiatives. For example, identifies risks and potential outcomes during assessments or identifies and implements harm minimisation strategies.
- Practises using specialised or advanced knowledge and skills in a clinical area within the enrolled nursing scope of practice. For example, applies acquired knowledge in wound or continence management or dementia or child or family health care in the provision of care.
- Modifies practice to accommodate patient/client health care needs of individuals and groups in different environments. For example, contributes to effective utilisation of nursing resources in the context of changing workloads or responds effectively to changes in clinical situations.
- Undertakes an additional responsibility either individually or as part of a clinical / quality team e.g. resource nurse, occupational health and safety rep, no lift/back attack/smart moves/back off/-back 4 life portfolio, alcohol and other drugs portfolio, continence resource officer, ACFI officer, infection control, falls prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, mental health portfolio, rehabilitation program co-ordination, or quality improvement activities.
- Is aware of and functions in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures affecting enrolled nursing practice. For example, able to discuss the implications of Acts and legislation governing practice.
- Actively participates in team leadership and decision making. For example, participates in quality improvement activities or orientates new staff to local practices.
Applications must include:
- Current Resume
- Application Form (attached below) Your Application Form must be completed by your NUM prior to submission.
- All supporting documents that support the particular criteria the applicant claims to be achieving on a regular and consistent basis.
Applying for the role:
- Enquiries can be made with the Recruitment Team on 5722 5353 or via careers@nhw.org.au
- A PD for this role can be downloaded below.
- This campaign is advertised internally only, you can request the direct job link via careers@nhw.org.au and follow the prompts on the Apply Now option. The job link will allow you to access the campaign from home without the need for internal intranet access.
- Applications close Wednesday, 19th March 2025