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HLTENN019 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply nursing practice in sexual and reproductive health care

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency HLTENN019 - Apply nursing practice in sexual and reproductive health care
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide nursing interventions for people with sexual and reproductive health care needs. Enrolled nurses providing nursing care in the area of sexual and reproductive health need to hold and apply specialised in-depth knowledge, effectively integrate theory and practice and make reliable clinical assessments and judgements.This unit applies to enrolled nurses, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, seeking specialisation in enrolled nurse work that is carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under direct or indirect supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources in line with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s Standards

modelling of industry operating conditions including access to real people for simulations and scenarios in enrolled nursing work.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

In addition, assessors must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Identify and discuss sexual and reproductive health problems
  • Support the person in accessing relevant screening programs and in using contemporary assessment tools to identify health issues
  • Interpret observations and pathology results indicating variations from normal sexual and reproductive health status
  • Provide information at a primary health care level on the risk factors, indicators and interventions for sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne infections (BBIs)
  • Use a safe place for discussing with the person contact tracing, disclosure of information and requirements in reporting notifiable STIs or BBIs, in consultation with registered nurse
  • Use appropriate health information and resources to the level of the person’s own understanding of their sexual development and health condition
  • Make appropriate referrals in consultation with an interdisciplinary team to promote healthy sexual and lifestyle practices
       
Element: Clarify the impact of sexual and reproductive health condition on the person, family or carer
  • Maintain current knowledge of sexual and reproductive health conditions and associated pathophysiology and apply this knowledge to female and male clinical manifestations
  • Identify the psychosocial impact and potential complications for the person and clarify their needs
  • Discuss impacts and complications of the person’s condition with the person, and their family or carer as appropriate, within scope of practice
       
Element: Contribute to team planning and nursing interventions for sexual or reproductive health care
  • Identify specific effects of culture, ageing, disability and illness on sexuality and sexual behaviour for the person
  • Identify nursing interventions to incorporate contemporary sexual and reproductive health strategies into practice
  • Provide advice related to maintaining sexual and reproductive health in line with community needs and organisation policy and procedures
  • Liaise with health team and use appropriate resources and service providers to educate the person, family or carer on sexual health and reproductive health strategies
  • Identify the acuity of a person is beyond own skills and knowledge and promptly consult with relevant interdisciplinary health care team
  • Critically review the care plan and modify according to the person’s progress toward planned outcomes in consultation and collaboration with registered nurse
       
Element: Actively promote improvements in sexual and reproductive health
  • Monitor and evaluate own nursing care provided to the person to assist with organisation continuous improvement
  • Evaluate nursing interventions provided and consider outcomes against evidence-based best practice in sexual and reproductive health
  • Seek out opportunities and participate in professional development, acquiring knowledge to guide own practice and acting as a resource for colleagues
       
Element: Address contemporary issues in sexual and reproductive health
  • Maintain current knowledge on influences that shape sexuality in current and historical contexts
  • Identify and discuss contraception and provide support and health education to the person on their choice of contraception methods
  • Identify and discuss pregnancy choices and options for unplanned pregnancies
  • Provide education on risk-taking behaviours and promote safe sex practices
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify and discuss sexual and reproductive health problems

1.1 Support the person in accessing relevant screening programs and in using contemporary assessment tools to identify health issues

1.2 Interpret observations and pathology results indicating variations from normal sexual and reproductive health status

1.3 Provide information at a primary health care level on the risk factors, indicators and interventions for sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne infections (BBIs)

1.4 Use a safe place for discussing with the person contact tracing, disclosure of information and requirements in reporting notifiable STIs or BBIs, in consultation with registered nurse

1.5 Use appropriate health information and resources to the level of the person’s own understanding of their sexual development and health condition

1.6 Make appropriate referrals in consultation with an interdisciplinary team to promote healthy sexual and lifestyle practices

2. Clarify the impact of sexual and reproductive health condition on the person, family or carer

2.1 Maintain current knowledge of sexual and reproductive health conditions and associated pathophysiology and apply this knowledge to female and male clinical manifestations

2.2 Identify the psychosocial impact and potential complications for the person and clarify their needs

2.3 Discuss impacts and complications of the person’s condition with the person, and their family or carer as appropriate, within scope of practice

3. Contribute to team planning and nursing interventions for sexual or reproductive health care

3.1 Identify specific effects of culture, ageing, disability and illness on sexuality and sexual behaviour for the person

3.2 Identify nursing interventions to incorporate contemporary sexual and reproductive health strategies into practice

3.3 Provide advice related to maintaining sexual and reproductive health in line with community needs and organisation policy and procedures

3.4 Liaise with health team and use appropriate resources and service providers to educate the person, family or carer on sexual health and reproductive health strategies

3.5 Identify the acuity of a person is beyond own skills and knowledge and promptly consult with relevant interdisciplinary health care team

3.6 Critically review the care plan and modify according to the person’s progress toward planned outcomes in consultation and collaboration with registered nurse

4. Actively promote improvements in sexual and reproductive health

4.1 Monitor and evaluate own nursing care provided to the person to assist with organisation continuous improvement

4.2 Evaluate nursing interventions provided and consider outcomes against evidence-based best practice in sexual and reproductive health

4.3 Seek out opportunities and participate in professional development, acquiring knowledge to guide own practice and acting as a resource for colleagues

5. Address contemporary issues in sexual and reproductive health

5.1 Maintain current knowledge on influences that shape sexuality in current and historical contexts

5.2 Identify and discuss contraception and provide support and health education to the person on their choice of contraception methods

5.3 Identify and discuss pregnancy choices and options for unplanned pregnancies

5.4 Provide education on risk-taking behaviours and promote safe sex practices

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:

undertaken nursing work in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia professional practice standards, codes and guidelines

performed a sexual health assessment on 1 female and 1 male person in the workplace

conducted 2 specific activities in the workplace or simulated environment to support quality and promote innovations in sexual and reproductive health for an interdisciplinary team based on knowledge acquired through own professional development and learning.

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:

historical development of sexual and reproductive health strategies to support women’s and men’s health and wellbeing

health prevention screening options for early identification of women’s and men’s health issues

conditions and factors affecting women’s health and wellbeing, and their impact and treatment, such as:

breast screening

cervical screening

family violence

sexual assault

menopause

vaginal prolapse and continence issues

sexual physiology and the human sexual response

philosophy underpinning sexual and reproductive health management

medical and surgical procedures associated with sexual and reproductive health

anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology of sexual and reproductive health and clinical manifestation of sexual and reproductive conditions – sufficiently in-depth knowledge to make considered judgements and contribute professionally to nursing care

sexual and reproductive health-related matters including:

contraception

health problems affecting sexuality such as

spinal cord injuries

diabetes mellitus

hypertension

infertility

menopause

pregnancy options

puberty

risk taking behaviours

sexual abuse

sexual dysfunction

sexual orientation

healthy sexual behaviours and attitudes and practices such as safer sex practices, and barriers to use of safer sex practices

factors that may interfere with sexual health and emotional wellbeing including influence of alcohol and other drug use on sexual behaviours

sexually transmissible infections (STIs), including:

description, definition, statistics, signs and symptoms, universal precautions

common STIs and blood-borne infections (BBIs)

notifiable STIs and BBIs

transmission, testing and complications related to STIs

contact tracing and partner notification

ways to prevent, manage and treat STIs

risk factors for contracting STIs and BBIs, including:

relationship between STIs and increased risk of contracting BBIs

unprotected anal, vaginal and oral sex

receptive and insertive partners

mother to baby

blood to blood

unsafe drug injection

age- and gender-specific issues related to sexual health for the older adult, young adult, adolescent

community resources or services for sexual and reproductive health promotion and education.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify and discuss sexual and reproductive health problems

1.1 Support the person in accessing relevant screening programs and in using contemporary assessment tools to identify health issues

1.2 Interpret observations and pathology results indicating variations from normal sexual and reproductive health status

1.3 Provide information at a primary health care level on the risk factors, indicators and interventions for sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne infections (BBIs)

1.4 Use a safe place for discussing with the person contact tracing, disclosure of information and requirements in reporting notifiable STIs or BBIs, in consultation with registered nurse

1.5 Use appropriate health information and resources to the level of the person’s own understanding of their sexual development and health condition

1.6 Make appropriate referrals in consultation with an interdisciplinary team to promote healthy sexual and lifestyle practices

2. Clarify the impact of sexual and reproductive health condition on the person, family or carer

2.1 Maintain current knowledge of sexual and reproductive health conditions and associated pathophysiology and apply this knowledge to female and male clinical manifestations

2.2 Identify the psychosocial impact and potential complications for the person and clarify their needs

2.3 Discuss impacts and complications of the person’s condition with the person, and their family or carer as appropriate, within scope of practice

3. Contribute to team planning and nursing interventions for sexual or reproductive health care

3.1 Identify specific effects of culture, ageing, disability and illness on sexuality and sexual behaviour for the person

3.2 Identify nursing interventions to incorporate contemporary sexual and reproductive health strategies into practice

3.3 Provide advice related to maintaining sexual and reproductive health in line with community needs and organisation policy and procedures

3.4 Liaise with health team and use appropriate resources and service providers to educate the person, family or carer on sexual health and reproductive health strategies

3.5 Identify the acuity of a person is beyond own skills and knowledge and promptly consult with relevant interdisciplinary health care team

3.6 Critically review the care plan and modify according to the person’s progress toward planned outcomes in consultation and collaboration with registered nurse

4. Actively promote improvements in sexual and reproductive health

4.1 Monitor and evaluate own nursing care provided to the person to assist with organisation continuous improvement

4.2 Evaluate nursing interventions provided and consider outcomes against evidence-based best practice in sexual and reproductive health

4.3 Seek out opportunities and participate in professional development, acquiring knowledge to guide own practice and acting as a resource for colleagues

5. Address contemporary issues in sexual and reproductive health

5.1 Maintain current knowledge on influences that shape sexuality in current and historical contexts

5.2 Identify and discuss contraception and provide support and health education to the person on their choice of contraception methods

5.3 Identify and discuss pregnancy choices and options for unplanned pregnancies

5.4 Provide education on risk-taking behaviours and promote safe sex practices

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Support the person in accessing relevant screening programs and in using contemporary assessment tools to identify health issues 
Interpret observations and pathology results indicating variations from normal sexual and reproductive health status 
Provide information at a primary health care level on the risk factors, indicators and interventions for sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne infections (BBIs) 
Use a safe place for discussing with the person contact tracing, disclosure of information and requirements in reporting notifiable STIs or BBIs, in consultation with registered nurse 
Use appropriate health information and resources to the level of the person’s own understanding of their sexual development and health condition 
Make appropriate referrals in consultation with an interdisciplinary team to promote healthy sexual and lifestyle practices 
Maintain current knowledge of sexual and reproductive health conditions and associated pathophysiology and apply this knowledge to female and male clinical manifestations 
Identify the psychosocial impact and potential complications for the person and clarify their needs 
Discuss impacts and complications of the person’s condition with the person, and their family or carer as appropriate, within scope of practice 
Identify specific effects of culture, ageing, disability and illness on sexuality and sexual behaviour for the person 
Identify nursing interventions to incorporate contemporary sexual and reproductive health strategies into practice 
Provide advice related to maintaining sexual and reproductive health in line with community needs and organisation policy and procedures 
Liaise with health team and use appropriate resources and service providers to educate the person, family or carer on sexual health and reproductive health strategies 
Identify the acuity of a person is beyond own skills and knowledge and promptly consult with relevant interdisciplinary health care team 
Critically review the care plan and modify according to the person’s progress toward planned outcomes in consultation and collaboration with registered nurse 
Monitor and evaluate own nursing care provided to the person to assist with organisation continuous improvement 
Evaluate nursing interventions provided and consider outcomes against evidence-based best practice in sexual and reproductive health 
Seek out opportunities and participate in professional development, acquiring knowledge to guide own practice and acting as a resource for colleagues 
Maintain current knowledge on influences that shape sexuality in current and historical contexts 
Identify and discuss contraception and provide support and health education to the person on their choice of contraception methods 
Identify and discuss pregnancy choices and options for unplanned pregnancies 
Provide education on risk-taking behaviours and promote safe sex practices 

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