Course Title: Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: NURS5124C

Course Title: Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice

School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences

Campus: Bundoora Campus

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

Course Contact : Kalpana Raghunathan

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254809

Course Contact Email:kalpana .raghunathan@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

This course no longer runs at RMIT

Nominal Hours: 30

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for an enrolled nurse to perform within the legal and ethical parameters of professional practice, supporting client rights and meeting duty of care requirements


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTEN509A Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice

Element:

HLTEN509A/01 Perform within legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing practice
HLTEN509A/02 Apply an understanding of the legal framework
HLTEN509A/03 Apply ethical concepts to clinical practice
HLTEN509A/04 Support the rights, interests and needs of clients and their families
HLTEN509A/05 Apply open disclosure processes

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Apply a clear understanding of legal and regulatory acts/guidelines as they impact on nursing practice
1.2 Address the implications of current legislation as incorporated into nursing practice
1.3 Apply codes of ethics, code of conduct and Enrolled/Division 2 nursing competency standards in nursing practice
1.4 Function within the scope of jurisdictional Enrolled/Division 2 nurse practice
1.5 Handle client complaints sensitively and in line with organisation policies and procedures
1.6 Refer all requests for client information to a registered nurse as per state/territory legislation and organisation policies and procedures
 

2.1 Work with an understanding of how the law operates in relation to nursing practice with regard to legal processes, principle and penalties
2.2 Accurately apply concepts of negligence, duty of care and vicarious liability to professional practice as an Enrolled/Division 2 nurse
2.3 Apply a clear understanding of the requirement to obtain consent to treatment
2.4 Apply principles of restraint appropriately, with a clear understanding of their intent and use
2.5 Use common legal terms associated with nursing practice with a clear understanding of their meaning and implications for nursing practice
2.6 Apply the legal requirements and expectations in relation to report writing in nursing practice
2.7 Apply mandatory reporting processes in line with jurisdictional requirements
2.8 Apply client privacy and confidentiality practices in line with legislative requirements and organisation policies and procedures
2.9 When referral or request for test is received, ensure nature and requirements of test are correctly identified
 

3.1 Work with a clear understanding of the concept of ethics and its place in nursing practice
3.2 Demonstrate ethical practice in all interactions with clients, relatives and carers and colleagues
3.3 Identify, document and report any potential ethical issues as and if they arise
3.4 Maintain an awareness of contemporary ethical issues that may impact on nursing practice
3.5 Develop and implement strategies to resolve ethical issues within practice
3.6 Take responsibility for addressing ethical issues and legal requirements in line with own nursing role
3.7 Complete all documentation in accordance with state/territory legislation and organisation policies and procedures
3.8 Monitor compliance with legal obligations and requirements
 

4.1 Comply with legal responsibilities and duty of care in all care activities and interactions with clients and their families and carers
4.2 Support client rights, interests and decisions
4.3 Encourage the client to exercise their rights to make informed decisions regarding their care
4.4 Demonstrate respect and support for the dignity of clients and their families
4.5 Act as an advocate for client and family in line with jurisdictional Enrolled/Division 2 nurse scope of practice
 

5.1 Work with an understanding of the principles and processes of open disclosure in a health care environment
5.2 Work with an understanding of the role of open disclosure within own role as an Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse
5.3 Work with an understanding of the roles of other health care workers in relation to open disclosure
 


Learning Outcomes


Demonstrated knowledge and application of legislation, regulations and legal precedent, to Enrolled Nurse practice.


Details of Learning Activities

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Teaching Schedule

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Observation in the work place
Written assignments/case study
Questioning – verbal or written


Assessment Tasks

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Assessment Matrix

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Other Information

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