bring the required and completed documentation with you to your orientation day session
not carry mobile telephones on you throughout any of your shifts. You will not inappropriately access social media or allow this to mobile phone devices to compromise clinical duties.
understand and respect patient rights
maintain patient confidentiality at all times
introduce yourself to the patient and identify yourself as a student and you will be providing care throughout the shift. This exchange also needs to be clearly documented in the patient notes.
be punctual and courteous at all times
adhere to the Austin Health Code of Conduct
adhere to the Austin Health OH&S Policy
adhere to Austin Health Professional Dress Code - Nursing in appearance. University uniform is compulsory and to be worn in areas of direct contact with patients and the public. Student identification is required to be worn at all times by all visiting students along with the Austin Health student pass.
be appropriately equipped e.g., watch, pens, scissors etc.
be appropriately prepared for your clinical experience by completing your ATLAS e-learning prior to commencing your clinical placement.
Austin Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands we live and work on, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders and the ongoing connections of the oldest living culture in the world. We support the important role First Nations Peoples continuously hold in our society and are committed to providing culturally safe services that will assist us in achieving our vision for reconciliation.