Download POSITION DESCRIPTION South Canterbury District Health Board

POSITION DESCRIPTION
South Canterbury District Health Board (SCDHB) is committed “to enhance the health and independence of the
people of South Canterbury”.
Position
Health Care Associate – Maternity and Universal Hearing Screener and Early
Intervention (UNHSEIP) Screener
Department
Maternity Services
Reports to
Clinical Midwife Manager – Maternity Services and UNIHSEIP Coordinator
Hours
As per letter of appointment
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The Clinical Associate should demonstrate:
Ability to communicate with and assist people
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability / willingness to work within a team and seek assistance when needed
Cultural sensitivity and an ability to respect and acknowledge differences
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to adapt within a changing environment
A commitment to quality care / service delivery
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Responsibilities
You will:
Assist midwives and medical staff in providing care to women in the Maternity Unit.
Ensure that the Maternity Unit is well stocked with supplies, and in a state of readiness for practitioners
using the Unit
Assist in providing care, support and assistance to patients (as directed by a midwife )Assist with
maintenance of equipment used within the ward
Offer hearing screening testing for all babies born in the SCDHB area, as part of the Universal
Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention Program
Perform appropriate screening on babies where the offer is accepted.
Ensure equipment is used appropriately, maintained as required and that routine checks completed.
Assist in planning and implementation of processes to achieve requirements of the programme.
Maintain accurate documentation, and collection of data as per requirements of the programme.
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Undertake any other related duties as requested by UNHSEIP Coordinator
Ensure the service is delivered in a culturally sensitive manner
Assist with unit clerical duties
Undertake any other related duties as requested by Clinical Midwife Manager
Quickly and effectively adjust behavior to meet a goal and/or changing circumstances, e.g. changed
work schedules, patient needs
Plan appropriately to complete the tasks associated with the UNHSEIP Screener role alongside any
other role you may hold in the service.
Document hearing screening hours into Trendcare
Management of Care
You will:
Quickly and effectively adjust behaviour to meet a goal and/or changing circumstances, e.g. changed
work schedules, patient needs
Plan appropriately to complete the tasks associated with the CA role and any other role you may hold
in the service.
Inter-professional Health Care
You will:
Demonstrate active commitment to the Maternity Services and Timaru Hospital and Community
Services by adhering to SCDHB's policies and procedures
Demonstrate efficient and effective management of the unit resources
Inter-personal Relationships
You will:
Promote a positive work environment by role modeling professional behaviour and by promoting the
service to health professionals and consumers
Demonstrate a professional, positive attitude to colleagues/women and their families at all times
Quality Improvement
You will:
Adopt a culture of continuous quality improvement by monitoring service delivery performance and
process to identify possible avenues of enhanced performance
Health & Safety
You will:
Understand and apply the principles of Health & Safety and Risk Management to enable staff to
recognise and respond pro-actively to potential risk within the unit
Performance
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You will:
Demonstrate responsibility and commitment to the service and screening programme requirements
Complete and Pass the DHB based training course and requirements
Participate and achieve the NZQA qualification with in one year from commencing work as a hearing
screener
Complete the annual ACE on line quizz and the practical assessment annually
Have your AABR rate monitored on a monthly basis with the aim of reaching a refer rate of 10 % or
less . If this is not achieved explore ways to improve practice.
Engage in any updates and training that is directed by the MOH to meet requirements for the
UNHSEIP
Personal and Professional Development
You will:
Maintain a high level of personal motivation for work despite problems, changes, or daily work
demands
Participate in performance development to enhance practical skills.
Legislation and Organisational Knowledge
You will:
Ensure compliance with New Zealand statutory laws
Comply with organisation wide and service specific rules, code of conduct, policies, protocols and
procedures including documentation
Understand and demonstrate the ability to apply the following legislation:
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Privacy Act
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Health and Disability Commissioners Act
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Health & Safety in Employment Act
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MoH Regulation
Understand and demonstrate the ability to apply the
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Treaty of Waitangi Principles
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Hospital Regulations / House Rules
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Philosophy of South Canterbury District Health Board
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SCDHB
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Reviewed:09/09/202014
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Designation of Reviewer: CMM
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Signature
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Date
Review next due: 09/09/2016