This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required 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 knowledge of

Activities of daily living at a complex level

Deviations from the normal anatomy and physiology of

gastrointestinal system

nervous system

special senses

endocrine system

urinary system

reproductive system

fluidelectrolyte balance

musculoskeletal system

Demonstrated knowledge of

common disordersconditions

basic associated diagnostic tests

common drugs and nursing management of disorders relating to

gastrointestinal

nervous

eye and ear

endocrine

urinary and reproductive systems

musculoskeletal

respiratory

cardiovascular

skin

Ethical guidelines including confidentiality duty of care

Mediationnegationconflict resolution

Medical terminology

Microbiology and infection control

Nonjudgmental attitude

Nursing procedures associated with these disorders

Organisation policy and procedure

Pathophysiology

Referral options and resources available in communityhealth care setting

Social justice principles

Occupational health and safety OHS legislation

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 EnrolledDivision nurse competency standards

stateterritory Nurse Regulatory Nurses Act

stateterritory Nursing and Midwifery Regulatory Authority standards of practice

scope of nursing practice decision making framework

Apply problem solving skills including use of tools and techniques to solve problems analyse information and make decisions that require discretion and confidentiality

Participate as a member of a health care team

Perform clinical nursing interventions

Use interpersonal skills including working with others empathising 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 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

Use nursing interventionsprocedures specific to complex client care such as

aseptic technique

basic life support

blood specimen collection venepuncture

insertion of a nasogastric tube

insertion of indwelling catheter

isolation and barrier nursing

nasogastric and gastrostomy feeding

ostomy care

oxygen administration

recording of lead electrocardiogram

removal of staples and sutures

tracheostomy care

wound management

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Observation of performance in a work context is essential for assessment of this unit

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations and should occur on more than one occasion and be assessed by a registered nurse

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit is most appropriately assessed in the clinical workplace or in a simulated clinical work environment and under the normal range of clinical environment conditions

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Where for reasons of safety access to equipment and resources and space assessment takes place away from the workplace simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place

Written assignmentsprojects

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

Questioning verbal and written

Role playsimulation

Access and equity considerations

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units

This unit is recommended to be assessed in conjunction with the following related competency units

HLTAPB Analyse health information

HLTAP501B Analyse health information

HLTENB Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice

HLTEN509B Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice

HLTENB Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice

HLTEN502B Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice

Common disorders/conditions may include:

Common gastrointestinal disorders/conditions may include:

Common terminology associated with gastrointestinal disorders/conditions may include:

Specific nursing interventions associated with gastrointestinal disorders /conditions may include:

Drugs commonly used for gastrointestinal disorders/conditions may include:

Common musculoskeletal disorders/conditions may include:

Terminology associated with common musculoskeletal disorders/conditions may include:

Common skin conditions and terminology may include:

Common cardiovascular disorders may include:

Terminology associated with common cardiovascular disorders/conditions may include:

The role of the Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation may include:

Common medications may include:

Common respiratory system disorders/conditions may include:

Blood dyscrasias may include:

Terms associated with respiratory conditions:

Oxygen and aerosol therapies may include:

Medications may include:

Common nervous system disorders/conditions may include:

Common terminology associated with nervous system disorders/conditions may include:

Specific nursing interventions associated with nervous system disorders /conditions must include:

Drugs commonly used for nervous system disorders/conditions may include:

Common eye disorders/conditions/terminology may include:

Specific nursing interventions associated with eye disorders /conditions may include:

Drugs commonly used for eye disorders/conditions may include:

Specific nursing interventions associated with endocrine disorders /conditions must include:

Specific nursing interventions associated with reproductive/urinary system disorders /conditions must include:

Drugs commonly used for reproductive system disorders/conditions may include:

Advocacy skills include:

Advocacy on behalf of client may be to:

Advocacy may include: