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:
links between enrolled nursing practice and organisational vision and objectives and how they are demonstrated in clinical practice:
reproducibility and reliability
clinical flexibility to local circumstances
validity of health gains and costs predicted
health outcome is at an acceptable cost
ways of supporting colleagues as an enrolled nurse:
informal mentoring and coaching
providing feedback on performance
features of collaboration:
types of behaviours that support effective collaborative relationships
benefits of collaboration, including the value of collaboration as a problem-solving tool
different roles played by people in a collaborative process
problems encountered in a collaborative process and how they may be avoided or resolved
participation in education of self, as well as individuals and groups in the work context
types of clinical work practices where the enrolled nurse may be involved in continuous improvement, and the structures and processes that support the improvement process in relation to:
clinical governance
quality assurance and improvement
risk identification and management
recording of health information
clinical standards and guidelines
assessment tools
sources of information that inform improvements in clinical practice and how these may be used:
organisational policies and procedures
vision statements
practice in other organisations
clinical research and literature reviews
evidence based nursing practice guidelines
types of opportunities in health organisations to contribute at systemic level, how they are structured and key stakeholders involved:
relevant peak nursing bodies
committees
expert reference groups
conferences
nurse executives
nurse practitioners
risk management and quality assurance
forums
strategies required for effective participation in organisational forums:
how to gather and prepare relevant information
techniques for structuring the presentation of information or ideas
processes and techniques to substantiate positions or ideas.