Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to: Apply Professional Standards of Practice: ANMC code of conduct ANMC code of ethics ANMC national Enrolled/Division 2 nurse competency standards state/territory Nurse Regulatory Nurses Act state/territory Nursing and Midwifery Regulatory Authority standards of practice scope of nursing practice decision making framework Communicate effectively with clients and other staff, both orally and in writing Recognise and address the special needs of clients Record assessment outcomes according to organisation policy and procedures which may include electronic data systems Report and record clinical information using appropriate medical terminology Use appropriate nursing and medico-legal terminology and language Use information technology to support nursing practice Use interpersonal skills, including working with others, empathy with clients, family and colleagues, using sensitivity when dealing with people and relating to persons from differing cultural, spiritual, social and religious backgrounds Use oral communication skills (language competence) required to fulfil job roles as specified by the health environment. Advanced oral communication skills include interviewing techniques, asking questions, active listening, asking for clarification from client or other persons, negotiating solutions, acknowledging and responding to a range of views. Use policies and procedures of health environment regarding effective communication Use written communication skills (literacy competence) required to fulfil job roles as specified by health environment. The level of skill may range from reading and understanding client reports and documentation to completion of written reports Utilise special communication skills of personnel such as interpreters appropriately as part of nursing practice |