Course Title: Practise nursing within the Australian health care system

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: NURS5372C

Course Title: Practise nursing within the Australian health care system

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: Bundoora Campus

Program: C5365 - Diploma of Nursing

Course Contact: Jaye Keating

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4845

Course Contact Email: jaye.keating@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Course Coordinator (Bundoora West)

eleisha.petdro@rmit.edu.au

Teacher (City)

dianne.winters@rmit.edu.au

Teacher (Bundoora West)

anju.ajayakumar@rmit.edu.au

Teacher (Bundoora West)

rosemarie.russell@rmit.edu.au

Teacher (Bundoora West)

kate.lamble@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 100

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this unit of competency.

Course Description

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to practise as a nursing professional within the Australian health care system, providing health care across the lifespan of people in a range of health and community care services or environments.

 

This course applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.

 

This course includes a Work Integrated Learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.


This course includes clinical placement.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTENN001 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system

Element:

1. Apply principles and knowledge of nursing practice to work in a health care system.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Apply principles of primary health care and the wellness principles to own work role. 1.2 Identify and access appropriate agencies to facilitate positive health outcomes. 1.3 Take into account socio-cultural and social influences and factors that impact health and illness. 1.4 Apply knowledge of political and economic impacts on health care delivery. 1.5 Apply knowledge of non-western approaches to health care, and their place in contemporary nursing practice. 1.6 Apply strategies within own work role to maintain standards of care within the contemporary health care system. 1.7 Maintain knowledge of current health issues impacting clinical practice and health policy development.

Element:

2. Identify and discuss funding sources for health care in Australia.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Access and interpret information to increase own awareness of appropriate sources of funding for health care services. 2.2 Discuss information on health care service funding sources and health-related insurances with the person, family or carer.

Element:

3. Identify and respond to factors and issues affecting health in Australia.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify factors that may affect health for a range of people and groups. 3.2 Recognise risk factors and social circumstances applying to the health of people, and refer the person to appropriate health professionals. 3.3 Identify existing health services that support current health issues facing people in Australia. 3.4 Identify and evaluate the effectiveness of available community health promotional strategies. 3.5 Promote understanding of the person's emotional and social wellbeing.

Element:

4. Work in the context of professional nursing practice.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Describe the historical development and current perspectives of the nursing profession. 4.2 Maintain current knowledge of nursing theorists, and incorporate theoretical concepts related to nursing care into nursing practice. 4.3 Describe the role of relevant professional nursing bodies. 4.4 Work within the principles and parameters of nursing practice. 4.5 Follow organisation procedures that comply with audit and accreditation processes. 4.6 Apply jurisdictional requirements relating to Scope of Practice Framework. 4.7 Adapt to different requirements of the role of the enrolled nurse within health care environments.

Element:

5. Contribute to professional work team.

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Establish collaborative relationships in the delivery of health care in accordance with the role of the enrolled nurse, working with the registered nurse and other health care professionals. 5.2 Examine and document reflective nursing practice. 5.3 Contribute to achieving effective team work and supportive group dynamics when working in interdisciplinary team.

Learning Outcomes


 

The critical learning for this course takes place in clinical placement within the health sector and within simulations in RMIT laboratories.

You will be instructed in skills through demonstration, modelling and role-play. Skills development is supported by lectures on theory and underpinning knowledge, classroom discussions, group work, research and reflective practice.

 

On completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Apply principles and knowledge of nursing practice to work in a health care system.

    1.1 Apply principles of primary health care and the wellness principles to own work role.

    1.2 Identify and access appropriate agencies to facilitate positive health outcomes.

    1.3 Take into account socio-cultural and social influences and factors that impact health and illness.

    1.4 Apply knowledge of political and economic impacts on health care delivery.

    1.5 Apply knowledge of non-western approaches to health care, and their place in contemporary nursing practice.

    1.6 Apply strategies within own work role to maintain standards of care within the contemporary health care system.

    1.7 Maintain knowledge of current health issues impacting clinical practice and health policy development.

  2. Identify and discuss funding sources for health care in Australia

    2.1 Access and interpret information to increase own awareness of appropriate sources of funding for health care services.

    2.2 Discuss information on health care service funding sources and health-related insurances with the person, family or carer.

  3. Identify and respond to factors and issues affecting health in Australia.

    3.1 Identify factors that may affect health for a range of people and groups.

    3.2 Recognise risk factors and social circumstances applying to the health of people, and refer the person to appropriate health professionals.

    3.3 Identify existing health services that support current health issues facing people in Australia.

    3.4 Identify and evaluate the effectiveness of available community health promotional strategies.

    3.5 Promote understanding of the person’s emotional and social wellbeing.

  4. Work in the context of professional nursing practice.

          4.1 Describe the historical development and current perspectives of the nursing profession.

          4.2 Maintain current knowledge of nursing theorists, and incorporate theoretical concepts related to nursing care into nursing practice.

          4.3 Describe the role of relevant professional nursing bodies.

          4.4 Work within the principles and parameters of nursing practice.

          4.5 Follow organisation procedures that comply with audit and accreditation processes.

          4.6 Apply jurisdictional requirements relating to Scope of Practice Framework.

          4.7 Adapt to different requirements of the role of the enrolled nurse within health care environments.

    5 Contribute to professional work team.

          5.1 Establish collaborative relationships in the delivery of health care in accordance with the role of the enrolled nurse, working with

          the registered nurse and other health care professionals.

          5.2 Examine and document reflective nursing practice.

          5.3 Contribute to achieving effective team work and supportive group dynamics when working in interdisciplinary team.


Details of Learning Activities

This unit is designed to be delivered in a Blended Learning mode.  Blended Learning involves learning through various modes, for example, online learning and learning in a classroom.

The Blended Learning approach for this unit includes:

  • Online learning - facilitates your learning as you progress through your course
  • Classroom teaching and tutorials - introducing you to key concepts within the course
  • Clinical experience - provides you with practical experience in a nursing health care environment
  • Self directed learning -  such as reading to expand your knowledge and understanding of information delivered

All learning activities you will undertake within the course are designed to provide you with the practical skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform to the standard expected in the health industry.


Teaching Schedule

WEEK 

Topic

Assessment

Week 9

History of Nursing

  

Week 10

A History of The Contemporary Nurse

  

Week 11

The Enrolled Nurse:

Roles and Responsibility

  

Week 12

Framework and flowchart reviewing case study

  

Week 15

Working within a multidisciplinary team.

Models of Health Care

  

Week 16

Health Care

Assessment Task 1:

Professional Portfolio

Week TBA

 Health Policy and Development

  

Week TBA

Health Care Issues

  

Week TBA

Funding

  

Week TBA

Australian Health Care Structure

  

Week TBA

Flipped Classroom

  

Week TBA

Presentations

Assessment Task 2:

Research and Presentation due

Week TBA

  

Assessment Task 3:

Case study due.

2 weeks post placement

  

Assessment Task 4:

Upload log book to CANVAS with completed reflective task 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

  • Tabbner's Nursing Care: Theory and Practice 7e                 Koutoukidis/Stainton/Hughson


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities.

 

You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment tasks

 

Assessment

Assessment 1

Professional Portfolio

Assessment 2

Research Assignment 

Assessment 3

Case Study 

Assessment 4

Clinical placement

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

 

 

 

                       

 

 


Assessment Tasks

 ASSESSMENT TASKS

 

Assessment Task 1:  Professional Portfolio

Due Date:  Week 16

Individually you will be required to answer questions related to professional bodies in nursing for this assessment.

 

Assessment Task 2:  Research Assignment and Presentation

Due Date:  Week 22 (TBC)

Part A.

This is a group research assignment and presentation. Groups will be allocated a country to research, each student will answer one question, write and upload a power point to CANVAS.  Groups will the collaborate to develop a power point presentation for the class.  

Part B.

Peer review.

 

Assessment Task 3:  Case study

Due Date:  Week 24 (TBC)

You will be provided a case study and questions to be completed for this assessment.

 

Assessment Task 4:  Log Book/Clinical Placement

Due Date:  Upload your log books no more than 2 weeks post your designated Clinical Placement

You will be observed by and RMIT assessor or Facility Educator and feedback will be provided by your tutor in your log book. 

 

You must be graded satisfactory on all assessment tasks to be deemed competent for this course.

 

 


Assessment Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Covered

 Assessment 1

Assessment 2

 

Assessment 3

Assessment 4

1.1

  

 

X

X

1.2

  

X

 

X

1.3

  

 

X

 

1.4

  

X

 

 

1.5

  

X

 

 

1.6

  

 

 

X

1.7

  

X

 

 

2.1

  

X

 

 

2.2

  

 

X

X

3.1

  

X

X

 

3.2

  

X

X

X

3.3

  

 

X

 

3.4

  

 

 

X

3.5

  

 

 

X

4.1

X

 

 

 

4.2

X

 

 

 

4.3

X

 

 

 

4.4

X

 

 

X

4.5

X

 

 

 

4.6

X

 

 

X

4.7

  

 

 

 

5.1

  

 

X

X

5.2

  

 

X

X

5.3

  

 

 

X

 

Other Information

IMPORTANT: Student Policies, Procedures and Responsibilities.

Attendance

You are to attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensure the maximum opportunity and gain competency in the course.

Re submissions

You must be competent in all elements to successfully complete the course

You are permitted to have a maximum of 2 re submissions for this course; however each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.

Re submissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the program coordinator after consultation with the teacher.

All re submissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after our work has been assessed.

 

Clinical Placement   Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.

Working with Children Check and Police Check

This course requires a Working with Children Check and Police Check

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

If you think you have some or all of the knowledge and competencies described, please discuss the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options with may be available to you with your Course Coordinator:

For more information go to:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/search?q=prior+learning

 

Please read the following thoroughly by clicking the links:

Special consideration

Use the special consideration process if your circumstances are such that you cannot fulfil assessment requirements. For example, if you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by a due date, you will need to apply for an extension.

Special Consideration Policy

Rights and responsibilities for students at a partner institution. E.g. Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, Appeals, Complaints

Equitable Learning Services

 

 

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