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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Assist with the delivery of nursing care to clients in an acute care environment
   • Implement aspects of nursing care to support client needs according to nursing care plan and as delegated by a registered nurse
   • Assist in completing assessment tools and collecting clinical data as delegated by a registered nurse
   • Use appropriate equipment and procedures when collecting client clinical data
   • Identify client preferences when collecting information to be considered in the development of nursing care plan
   • Inform client of the purpose of information and data being sought and gain feedback on their understanding
   • Inform client of the purpose of any procedure or activity and gain feedback on their understanding
   • Seek and obtain client consent prior to seeking any information or providing any procedure or activity
   • Communicate with clients in a manner and pace that meets their needs
   • Report relevant information, including changes in client condition, to a registered nurse
   • Carry out any procedure or activity according to safe work practices
3. Support the client to meet personal care needs in an acute care environment
   • Provide support, assistance and technical care according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols in order to meet activities of daily living
   • Use appropriate equipment and aids when providing assistance and support
   • Report any difficulties in providing client support and assistance to a registered nurse
   • Provide information to clients to assist them to meet their personal care needs in an appropriate manner and pace
   • Maintain the confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients within appropriate protocols
4. Work in a team environment
   • Work with colleagues, with consideration of team and group dynamics
   • Report clinical data accurately and within a timely fashion to colleagues in a health care team
5. Work effectively under supervision
   • Carry out work instructions within agreed time frame
   • Seek clarification from an appropriate person if required to complete work instructions
   • Refer difficulties experienced carrying out work instructions to a registered nurse

Performance Evidence

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:

assisted with nursing care for a minimum of 3 clients, 1 in a simulated environment and 2 in the workplace, over a range of different situations (including venue, time, patient conditions) according to a client care plan and direction of a registered nurse. This includes the following for each client:

working in a manner that respects the dignity of clients

providing support in the following activities of daily living, including:

washing

showering

dressing/undressing

oral health

grooming and hair

eye and nail care

toileting

eating and drinking

using relevant equipment and following procedures for collecting client clinical data which must include:

taking and recording temperature

taking and recording pulse rate

taking and recording respiratory rate

taking and recording blood pressure

taking and recording blood glucose level

recording intake and output on fluid balance chart and/or food chart

measuring and recording weight

collecting urine, sputum or faecal specimen

recognising changes in consciousness

using simple technical skills to perform the following activities at least 3 times, which can be in a simulated environment or in the workplace:

shallow wound care that requires cleansing but does not require packing

catheter care, not including insertion or removal of tubes

application of anti-thrombosis stockings

assistance with breathing devices, under the direct supervision of a health professional

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 80 hours of work

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Knowledge Evidence

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:

fundamental anatomy and physiology required for scope of role

relevant policies, protocols and practices of the organisation and care programs and plans which may include:

purpose of continence programs and knowledge of continence aids

causes of loss of skin integrity, implications for the client and processes to maintain skin integrity

personal care

infection control procedures

working effectively and following instructions

legal and ethical considerations:

codes of conduct

dignity of risk

duty of care

human rights

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

work health and safety (WHS), including manual handling

procedures and requirements for the collection of clinical data from clients

common equipment and aids utilised in the delivery of personal care

the application of prostheses

principles and practices associated with supporting and assisting clients to meet personal care needs

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