List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Work in interdisciplinary health care team caring for a person requiring rehabilitation | 1.1 Apply the specialised knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide nursing care for the person with physical disability and chronic illness 1.2 Provide nursing care that supports the interdisciplinary health care team to achieve cost effective health care outcomes 1.3 Work effectively in the rehabilitation care team to foster positive group dynamics with other health care professionals 1.4 Contribute to long-term management and planning for the person requiring rehabilitative care to maintain their optimum function and lifestyle 1.5 Identify opportunities for the person to self-manage own rehabilitative care needs |
2.Contribute to a person’s rehabilitation | 2.1 Contribute to a safe and therapeutic environment and support activities that promote the person’s return of function 2.2 Apply knowledge of the various manifestations of the person’s areas of dysfunction and the associated pathophysiology of each clinical manifestation 2.3 Use critical thinking and problem-solving approaches to propose actions and implement nursing interventions to reflect changes in the person’s level of dysfunction, in consultation with registered nurse 2.4 Discuss with the person, family or carer the psychosocial impact of the person’s dysfunction on daily living activities 2.5 Communicate effectively with person, family or carer and interdisciplinary health team members 2.6 Identify and apply strategies to prevent complications or chronic illness in consultation with the registered nurse 2.7 Clarify the care needs of the person with a dysfunction across the phases of care required |
3. Promote improvement of nursing care and advancement of rehabilitation nursing | 3.1 Critically review the care plan and modify according to the person’s progress toward planned outcomes in consultation and collaboration with registered nurse 3.2 Monitor and evaluate own nursing care provided to the person to assist with organisation continuous improvement 3.3 Evaluate nursing interventions and consider outcomes against evidence-based best practice in rehabilitation nursing care 3.4 Seek out opportunities and participate in professional development, acquiring knowledge to guide own practice and acting as a resource for colleagues |
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
undertaken nursing work in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia professional practice standards, codes and guidelines
worked as part of the interdisciplinary health care team in the workplace providing nursing interventions for each of the following conditions:
person who has suffered a cerebral injury
person with a spinal cord injury
person suffering from a progressive or degenerative condition
person with dementia showing signs of confusion and acute aggression
conducted 2 specific activities in the workplace or simulated environment to support quality and promote safe innovations in rehabilitation nursing for an interdisciplinary team based on knowledge acquired through own professional development and learning.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
community and in-hospital services available for people requiring rehabilitation
critical thinking and problem-solving related to the nursing care of a person undergoing rehabilitation
diagnostic tests used to determine appropriate rehabilitative therapy
phases of care for a person requiring rehabilitation
philosophy underpinning rehabilitative management
principles of health assessment
anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology of conditions requiring rehabilitation – sufficiently in-depth knowledge to make considered judgements and to contribute professionally to the orthopaedic care team, including:
cardiac disorders
respiratory disorders
endocrine disorders
musculoskeletal disorders
renal disorders
pain
long term unconsciousness
substance abuse
genitourinary disorders
neurological disorders
immunological disorders
vascular disorders
haematological disorders
sensory system disorders
gastrointestinal disorders
reproductive disorders
integumentary disorders
acute confusional states
acute aggression
dehydration
factors included in the assessment of the impact of dysfunction, including:
performance of daily living activities
loss or limitations to physical function
accompanying trauma and injuries
impact on sexuality, relationships, self-image, body image
grief and loss
loss of vocation
coping mechanisms
personal and community support mechanisms
level of communication
maintenance and improvement of quality of life
maintenance and improvement of lifestyle
impact of secondary disease processes.
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations cannot be provided in the workplace. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources in line with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s Standards including:
progressive notes of a de-identified person’s medical history
organisation policy and procedures on which the candidate bases the planning
modelling of industry operating conditions including access to real people for simulations and scenarios in enrolled nursing work.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
In addition, assessors must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.