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

Anatomy and physiology and associated terminology related to pregnancy birth and care of the newborn

Availability of community resources

Compliance with current infection control practices and guidelines

Confidentiality and privacy

Documentation principles

Impact of cultural practices and beliefs in relation to birthing

Members of health care team and their roles

Organisation policy and procedure

Workplace health and safety

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 documentation principles recording and reporting abbreviations for medical terms types of data to be collected data collection instruments used in health care environments

Bathe dress and settle a baby safely

Prepare formulas and teach preparation to mothers

Provide care for umbilical cord and nipples

Use interpersonal skills including working with others using sensitivity when dealing with people and relating to persons from differing cultural social and religious backgrounds

Use oral communication skills language competence required to fulfil job roles as specified by the organisation including

interviewing techniques

asking questions

active listening

asking for clarification

Use written communication skills literacy competence required to fulfil job roles as specified by organisation including

reading

writing

understanding client documentation

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 or midwife

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Method of assessment

Observation of clinical performance

Questioning

Evidence gathered from the clinical work environment

Case studies

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 client health information

HLTAP501B Analyse client health information

HLTINC Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

Terminology associated with pregnancy may include:

Terms commonly associated with birth include:

Common myths and superstitions may relate to, for example: