The knowledge and skills described in this competency unit are to be applied within jurisdictional nursing and midwifery regulatory authority legislative requirements Enrolled/Division 2 nursing work is to be carried out in consultation/collaboration with registered nurses and under direct or indirect supervisory arrangements in line with jurisdictional regulatory requirements |
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ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Collect data relating to client health | 1.1 Ensure appropriate introductions and explanations precede all nursing assessment and interventions 1.2 Measure vital signs of the client using appropriate biomedical equipment according to the acuity of care and physical characteristics of the client 1.3 Perform other clinical measurements/assessments such as activities of daily living 1.4 Document current client health practices, issues and needs 1.5 Document and report variations from normal on a regular basis 1.6 Involve client in the process of data collection wherever possible 1.7 Undertake ongoing data collection, such as vital signs |
2. Undertake client assessment for admission and discharge | 2.1 Collect client-based data for admission and/or discharge planning 2.2 Contribute to nursing assessment documentation relating to physical, psychosocial and contextual client factors 2.3 Follow organisation policies and procedures relating to client participation 2.4 Undertake client admission with understanding of processes involved and key issues to be addressed 2.5 Take into account individual's values and attitudes regarding health care and any issues the client may be experiencing and report to the registered nurse, as appropriate 2.6 Document client information, such as community resources, to assist in planning for discharge 2.7 Accurately record and report admission and discharge information 2.8 Respect cultural, spiritual and religious wishes during nursing assessment |
3. Contribute to planning nursing care for clients in a health care environment | 3.1 Contribute to development of nursing care plans within the context of the area of health care and implement in consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse 3.2 Communicate effectively with clients, family and health team members within jurisdictional scope of practice 3.3 Develop, implement and evaluate contingency plans and care plans in consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse 3.4 Identify and implement stress management techniques for clients |
4. Prepare for client discharge | 4.1 Clarify client needs for community support services on discharge and identify appropriate community support services to the client 4.2 Promote client awareness and understanding through health education within the Enrolled/Division 2 nurse scope of practice 4.3 Ensure client has all requirements for discharge: next GP's appointment medications any referrals 4.4 Ensure documentation is completed as per policy and procedure |
5. Work with clients across the life span | 5.1 Work with an understanding of the different approaches to the concepts of growth and development 5.2 Work with an awareness of differing influences on human development, of genetics and environment 5.3 When working with clients across the life span, take into account differences in physical growth, cognitive and motor development, psychosocial development and issues associated with different stages of development |
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: Admission and discharge planning and policies Confidentiality and privacy Effects of biological maturation and ageing processes on body systems and their components Equipment for use in nursing skills or data collection Health needs across the lifespanHuman growth and development: developmental stages of childhood: physical growth, cognitive and motor development of infants 0-12 months physical growth, psychosocial development and the cognitive and motor development of the toddler, pre-school and school aged child role of play in a child's development the impact of hospitalisation for the child and family developmental stages and major issues of adolescence developmental stages of adulthood, major activities related to each stage of adulthood and impact of infertility variations in activities of daily living across the lifespan gender specific health care needs age specific health care needs family health care needs cultural, religious and spiritual beliefs and practices related to health status differing influences of genetics and environment on development different approaches to understanding human growth and development In-depth understanding of the structure and functioning of anatomy and physiology of the human body as addressed in unit HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status Legal and professional standards of practice Principles of health assessment - problem solving, strategies and techniques for conducting health assessment Wellness approach to health - physiology and psychosocial |
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 documentation principles: legally compliant recording and reporting types of data to be collected in health care environment appropriate terminology data collection instruments used in health care environments Apply information technology skills Apply health care procedures observations holistic client assessment admission and discharge procedures physical assessment assessment of activities of daily living measurements - temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure oximetry, body mass index specimen collection urinalysis neurological observations neurovascular observations blood glucose monitoring assessment of pain level of consciousness (eg Coma scale) Apply Professional Standards of Practice: ANMC code of conduct ANMC code of ethics ANMC national Enrolled/Division 2 nurse competency standards state/territory Nurse Regulatory Nurses Act state/territory Nursing and Midwifery Regulatory Authority standards of practice scope of nursing practice decision making framework Contribute to health teaching Monitor clients during procedures Prepare clients for various procedures continued ... |
Essential skills (contd): Use language, literacy and numeracy competence required to communicate effectively with client group and record or report client outcomes. Use communication skills: establishing rapport interpreter services modification of communication techniques to suit age, gender, spiritual and cultural needs questioning skills Use interpersonal skills, including working with others, empathy with clients, family and colleagues, using sensitivity when dealing with people and relating to persons from differing cultural, spiritual, social and religious backgrounds |
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 prior to assessment in the clinical workplace 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 assignments/projects Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice Questioning verbal and writing Role play/simulation |
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 and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities |
Related units: | This unit is recommended to be assessed in conjunction with other related nursing units and with: HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status HLTEN402B Communicate effectively in a nursing role |
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. | |
Preliminary health assessment data collected may include: | Biographical information Co-existing health problems Allergies Medications Presenting condition Past medical or surgical condition Current lifestyle patterns and behaviours Client and/or family concerns regarding the illness or disease Family history of presenting illness or disease in addition to length of symptoms Environmental factors and living circumstances Immunisation status |
Clinical nursing interventions or observations include: | Skin colour, integrity and turgor Height and weight Body mass index Blood glucose level Temperature/pulse/respirations Blood pressure Sensory perception Performance of activities of daily living Neurological observations Urinalysis |
Age and gender considerations could include: | Maturation and physical development Self esteem Body image perceptions Age of consent Need for parental consent Confidentiality Male health concerns Female health concerns |
Cultural, spiritual or religious data could include: | Religious beliefs Cultural practices Spiritual beliefs Views on health and illness Culturally appropriate nursing actions Need for interpreter services |
Common terms associated with human behaviour may include: | Perception Sensation Emotion Motivation Achievement Affect Mood |
Factors that influence health related behaviour may include: | Physiological Psychological Economic Educational Geographical Environmental Social Culture Gender Age |
The concepts of growth and development may include: | Simple to complex Cephalocaudal Proximo-distal Inclusive Interdependent Cognitive Physical Social Emotional |
The theorists associated with theories of growth and development may include: | Maslow Erikson Freud Piaget Havighurst |
Cognitive and motor development of infants (0 - 1) may include: | Percentile charts Reflexes Spatial relationships Time Object permanence Attachment and Bonding Memory Gross motor skills - Rolling, Crawling, Walking Language development Emotional development - from excitement to jealousy Relationship development |
Toddler's development may include: | Speech Slow down of physical growth Gross motor skills: walking, running, climbing, riding tricycles Self feeding Toilet training Fine motor skills: pencil grip, using scissors, pulling up pants, washing hands Object permanence developing (cont) |
Toddler's development may include (Cont): | Cause and effect Completion of simple puzzles Assist rather than instruct Sensitivity from adults Safe environment Temper tantrums Beginnings of independence and autonomy Play along side other children Offering choices Love and affection Routines |
Preschooler's development may include: | Safe environment Physical growth increases Gross motor skills: running, climbing, jumping, throwing, catching Fine motor skills: cutting, painting, drawing Egocentric Increasing language skills : chatter, sing Endless questioning Pre - operational phase (Piaget) Social interactions Construction activities Learning requires the use of physical materials integrated into real life situations Playing with other children, actively looking for playmates Development of fears: dark, accidents Rich and creative imagination Require acceptance and encouragement Need for exploration with in a safe environment Routines |
School aged child's development may include: | Participation in team sports Height, weight and changes in proportion Permanent teeth Appearance of secondary sexual characteristics Timing and coordination Injury prevention Concrete operational phase (Piaget) Abstract and more flexible thought Problem solving skills Social self Peer group Playground pecking order Generosity Cooperation Helpfulness Self concept Self esteem Independence Recognition of individual needs Fear, Depression and Detachment |
Adolescence development may include: | Puberty Changes in height and weight - growth spurts Body proportions Menstruation Muscle development Sexual development Self image Abstract thinking Appreciation for double meanings and symbolism Formal operation phase (Piaget) Identity V Role confusion (Erikson) Emancipation from parents Formation of Personal identity Dating - behaviour, rejection and first love Safety, protection and support |
Major adolescent issues may include: | Teenage Suicide Substance Use and Abuse Safe Sex Teenage Pregnancy Eating Disorders Employment Career path Rape Gender identity 'Generation Gap' Juvenile Delinquency/Crime Road Accidents Alcohol consumption - binge drinking Smoking Peer pressure |
Early, middle and older adult activities may include: | Finding a partner Marriage Developing a Career Parent hood Economic Independence Death of family members Children grow up and leave home Contribution to society/future generations Mentors for younger generations Community work Menopause Reduction in Progesterone Marriage disenchantment 'Empty Nest' Retirement Grandparenthood Community work |
Nursing record or reports may include: | Completion of client based assessment tools and observation charts Nursing notes Integrated notes Resident classification records Test results Written instructions Drug orders Client referrals Clinical pathways Care plans Computerised reporting |
Biomedical equipment may include: | Timing device with second hand Manual/electronic sphygmomanometer Stethoscope Glass/tympanic/thermometer Pulse oximeter Glucometer Weighing scales Pencil torch Peak flow meter ECG machine/monitor Urine testing kit |
Validations of findings include: | Visual and verbal assessment of the client Checks/comparisons on baseline observations Use of manual versus mechanical; observations Elimination of artefacts Checking of reading with a registered nurse, as appropriate |
Admission and discharge may include: | Admission documentation/application of client identification Collection of data Care of valuables/Identification of belongings Orientation to unit Diet and fluids need identified Identify and storage of current medication/s Commence discharge plan Return belongings and medications Documentation of time of discharge Appointments for follow up Ensure transport organised |
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This unit contains Employability Skills |
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