Course Title: Work in the nursing profession

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: NURS5113C

Course Title: Work in the nursing profession

School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5246 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)

Course Contact : Fiona Edwards

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99257539

Course Contact Email:fiona.edwards@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Fiona Edwards no longer works at RMIT

Program Manager

City Campus:

Bundoora Campus:

Nominal Hours: 90

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

None

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to practise as a nursing professional with clients across the lifespan in a range of health care environments, such as acute care, community care, mental health, aged care, medical / surgical.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTEN401A Work in the nursing profession

Element:

1. Apply the principles of primary health care delivery
2. Apply the principle of wellness
3. Work in the context of professional nursing practice4. Handle issues arising in health care
5. Contribute to professional work team
6. Participate in professional skills development
7.Apply the Scope of Nursing Practice Decision Making Framework 

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Work with an understanding of the historical development of health care
1.2 Work with an understanding of the levels of health care provided in the Australian health care system
1.3 Apply the principles of primary health care and the philosophical framework supporting primary health care system
1.4 Identify the potential risks for the implementation of primary health care
1.5 Work with an understanding of the role of the Enrolled/Division 2 nurse and the collaborative role of other health care professionals in the delivery of primary health care
1.6 Establish appropriate relationships with other members of the health care team within each health care environment
1.7 Interact effectively with allied health team members
 

2.1 Reflect in own work practice appropriate application of wellness and illness models of care within the Australian health care system
2.2 Apply the wellness model of care appropriately in relation to people with disabilities.
2.3 Identify health care issues that may require nursing care
 

3.1 Work with an understanding of the historical and current perspectives of the nursing profession and nurse education
3.2 Work with an awareness of the critical aspects and historical development of each nursing environment
3.3 Incorporate theoretical concepts and information related to nursing into nursing practice
3.4 Work with an understanding of the role of relevant professional nursing bodies
3.5 Work within the principles and parameters of nursing practice
3.6 Assist in organisation's audit and accreditation processes
 

4.1 Respond to death as an aspect of the life span
4.2 Support clients, their family and carers through the grief and bereavement process as appropriate
4.3 Identify resources to assist client, family and carers in relation to grief
4.4 Work with an awareness of a range of classifications of disability and their major causes
4.5 Implement nursing care for clients with disabilities
4.6 Design a learning program for an individual with a disability
 

5.1 Contribute effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team implementing care plans in each health care area
5.2 Use a journal or similar tool to examine and document reflective nursing practice
5.3 Contribute to achieving effective team work and supportive group dynamics when working with health care colleagues
 

6.1 Identify, access and undertake available options for professional skill development
6.2 Participate in and respond appropriately to performance review processes
6.3 Reflect on own nursing practice to identify areas for skill development to enhance performance
6.4 Identify and participate in professional organisations
6.5 Identify sources of employment opportunities
6.6 Outline the interview process and materials required for an employment application
 

7.1 Apply jurisdictional requirements relating to Scope of Practice Framework
7.2 Reflect Scope of Practice within the Enrolled/Division 2 nurse role
7.3 Adapt to different requirements of the role of the Enrolled/Division 2 nurse within each health care environment
 


Learning Outcomes


Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the nursing profession and the development of the delivery of health care by nurses as health professionals


Details of Learning Activities

• Facilitated class discussion
• Scenario/simulation activities
• Small group work
 


Teaching Schedule

Lesson 1:  Apply the principles of primary healthcare delivery -Australian Healthcare System

• Discuss the development of the Australian Healthcare system
• Identify & describe the levels of healthcare provided in the Australian Healthcare system
• Identify & describe the principles of primary healthcare
• Identify & describe the philosophical framework, which supports the primary healthcare system
 

Lesson 2:  Apply the principles of primary healthcare delivery - The healthcare team
 

• Identify & describe the roles & responsibilities of the EN as a member of a healthcare team
• Identify & describe the roles & responsibilities of members of the healthcare team
• Identify & discuss how to establish relationships and interact with members of the allied healthcare team
 

Lesson 3: Apply the principles of wellness

• Indentify & describe the wellness & illness models of care within the Australian healthcare system
• Identify & describe wellness models of care for people with disabilities
• Identify & describe healthcare issues that may require nursing care
 

Lesson 4:  Work in the context of professional nursing practice -History if nursing
 

• Indentify & describe the historical & current perspectives of the nursing profession & nurse education
• Discuss the historical development of each nursing environment e.g. acute or home based care
• Identify & discuss the theoretical concepts & information in relation to nursing practice
 

Lesson 5:  Work in the context of professional nursing practice -Professional Practice
 

• Identify & describe the functions of professional nursing bodies including
- AHPRA
- NMBV
- RCNA
- ANF
- NENA
• Identify & describe the principles & parameters of nursing practice
• Identify & describe the processes of audit & accreditation
 

Lesson 6: Health Issues arising in healthcare -Issues of Life & Death
 

• Identify & describe common terms associated with death & dying including
- Bereavement
- Grief
- Loss
- Funeral Rites
- Reincarnation
- Law of Karma
- Embalm
- Last Rights
• Anointing the sick
• Indentify & describe how to support clients, families & carers through the grief & bereavement process
• Identify resources to assist clients, families & carers with issues of grief & loss
 

Lesson 7:  Health Issues arising in healthcare -Disability
 

• Identify & describe major classifications of disability, & their major causes
• Discuss the implementation of care for persons with disabilities
• Design a learning program for a person with a disability
 

Lesson 8: Contribute to professional work team

• Identify & describe the role of the EN as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Define & discuss group dynamics & how the EN can contribute to effective team work
• Define & discuss reflective practice & strategies, which can be used
 

Lesson 9: Participate in professional skills development

• Identify & discuss the areas & strategies for professional skills development
• Identify & describe the benefits of membership with professional organisations
• Identify & discuss the employment opportunities for the EN
• Identify & describe the processes & materials for an employment application
 

Lesson 10: Apply the Scope of Nursing Practice Decision Making Framework

• Indentify & discuss the jurisdictional requirements that govern nursing practice including
• standards of registration
• ANMC Competencies for the EN
• Code of Conduct for Nurses
• Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Professional Boundaries
• Reflect on the EN’s scope of practices, and the role of the EN within different healthcare environments
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

No Prescribed text for this course


References

Recommended reading: • Brown, D., Edwards, H. (eds) 2005, Lewis’s medical surgical nursing; assessment and management of clinical problems, Elsevier Mosby.
• Crisp, J. & Taylor, C. 2007, 2nd ed., Potter & Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing, Australia: Harcourt, Mosby.
• Farrell, M. 2005, Smeltzer & Bare’s Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing, Australia : Lippincottt Williams & Wilkins.
• Funnell, R., Koutoukidis, G., Lawrence, K. 2009, Tabner’s Nursing Care: Theory and Practice, 5th Ed., Australia : Churchill Livingstone: Elsevier.
• Webster, M. (2005) Merriam-Webster’s Medical Desk Dictionary. Revised Edn. New York: Thompson-Delamar
 


Other Resources

All classroom powerpoints will be posted on student blackboard


Overview of Assessment

Presentation, Written assignment, clinical placement skills assessment


Assessment Tasks

All assessment tasks will be discussed on first day of the course and assessment requirements discussed

Classroom attendance of 80% requirement

All assessments must have a competent grade to be deemed competent of this course

Clinical attendance 100% requirement

Competent is a minimum of 60% on graded assessmentsd

Course must have a competent grade to be permitted to continue to phase 2 of this program


Assessment Matrix

  • 60 - 69     - CAG
  • 70 - 79     - CC
  • 80 - 89     - CDI
  • 90 -100   - CHD

Other Information

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:
• Health and illness issues facing people from countries other than Australia
• Health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the impact for health care delivery
• Historical and current perspectives of the nursing profession
• How health and illness factors for clients impact on nursing practice
• Issues that impact on health and/or illness, such as environmental issues, issues affecting the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other cultural and community issues
• Occupational health and safety policy and procedures
• infection control
• manual handling
• risk management
• Philosophical framework of primary health care
• Principles of wellness
• Processes required for employment opportunities
• Professional development strategies
• Range of health care environments
• Reflection on historical context of the Australian health care system
• Roles of regulatory authorities, industrial and professional bodies
• Scope of Nursing Practice Decision-Making Framework
• Specific skills and knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
• client cultural needs - and how to support them in a professional and non judgemental manner
• current issues of all cultures who use the health care system
• ethical guidelines including confidentiality, duty of care and public liability
• organisation policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols
• practice within the context of cross cultural health care system
 

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 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
• Apply a range of advanced communication skills required to fulfil job roles as specified by the health environment. Advanced oral communication skills include interviewing techniques, asking questions, active listening, asking for clarification from client or other persons, negotiating solutions, acknowledging and responding to a range of views
• Apply problem solving skills, including use of tools and techniques to solve problems, analyse information and make decisions that require discretion and confidentiality
• Communicate with all clients using culturally appropriate language
• Use interpersonal skills, including working with others, empathising with clients, family and colleagues, using sensitivity when dealing with people and relating to persons from differing cultural, spiritual, social and religious backgrounds
• Use literacy and numeracy competence required to communicate effectively with client, group, colleagues and to record or report client outcomes
• Use written communication skills required to fulfil job roles as specified by health environment at a level of skill that may range from reading and understanding client reports and documentation to completion of written reports
• Use appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of power and other resources
• Work to achieve identified outcomes, including:
• applying effective time management skills
• complying with relevant guidelines and procedures and demonstrating ethical practice
• managing contingencies
• meeting duty of care responsibilities
• meeting objectives and prioritising workload to achieve agreed timeframes
• promoting the work of the organisation
 

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