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 but is not limited to knowledge of

A working knowledge of nursing theorists and their work including nursing theories and theorists such as

Henderson

Roper

Orem

Watson

Gordon

Pepalau

Age and gender issues for nursing practice

Best practice philosophyvisionmission statements

Characteristics of critical thinking and analysis

Cultural and religious considerations for nursing practice

Demonstrated awareness of the history and development of modern profession of nursing

Educational and career opportunities for EnrolledDivision nurses

Ethical guidelines including confidentiality duty of care and public liability

Patterns of nursing care including functional team client assignment and primary nursing

Performance appraisal processes and practices

Quality improvement programs and accreditation standards

Role of evidence based practice

Understanding of the role and function of professional and industrial bodies relevant to EnrolledDivision nurse practice

Understanding of the role of the health care team members

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 skills required to work effectively in nursing practice

critical thinking and analysis

professional review and skills development

selfreflection and evaluation

time management and prioritisation

problem solving using logic analysis and sound argument

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

Use communication skills

analysis and interpretation of evidence

consultation methods

decision making techniques

team negotiation and networking

written and oral presentations

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

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far 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 workplace

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

Quality management may include:

Professional bodies and regulatory bodies may include

Professional development may include:

Computers and information technology may include:

Characteristics of problem solving include:

Critical thinking and analysis may include: