This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate at an advanced clinical level with veterinarians, other allied health professionals, practice staff and clients as well as contributing to the knowledge base and professional development of the veterinary practice.

This unit applies to veterinary nurses with extensive vocational expertise who are responsible for managing practice communications and staff development and support for veterinarians in general practice. The unit applies to veterinary nurses who work in a veterinary practice under the supervision of a registered veterinarian, in senior supervisory role.

Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to veterinary nurses but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Explain admission and discharge procedures to the relevant parties and complete procedures for referral patients
Document patient case history, diagnostics and treatments information and relay information to stakeholders
Comply with practice policies on information security and privacy requirements
Explain specific nursing requirements to stakeholders and make follow-up appointments as per veterinary instructions
Forward details of patient’s treatment and after care to the referring veterinarian
Identify the range of veterinary health care professionals and services available for veterinary practice needs
Align veterinary health care professionals and support services to specific veterinary case needs
Use effective communication strategies and appropriate veterinary terminology when liaising with consulting veterinary health care professionals
Explain veterinary terminology to clients to ensure they understand relevant treatments
Use effective communication strategies to verify and clarify instructions from veterinarians or other health care professionals
Interpret abbreviations used in workplace specific contexts and use them in recording information
Critically evaluate collected data using a variety of methods and sources relevant to the clinical setting
Improve existing workplace practices and procedures using knowledge of the historical, theoretical and philosophical aspects of the field of practice
Evaluate new treatments, protocols and procedures within the scope of work role and report them to supervisor
Evaluate research strategies and methodologies for relevance, reliability and quality of evidence
Critically evaluate specific research information
Establish links with veterinary nurses and other relevant allied healthcare professionals
Identify and use personal professional development opportunities to plan skills and knowledge enhancement for self and others
Monitor changes in veterinary nursing procedures and techniques and report findings to others
Present case study and literature review to others in a public or peer setting
Transfer skills and knowledge to new contexts

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