Course Title: Work in the nursing profession

National Element Code & Title:

HLTEN401A Work in the nursing profession

Performance Criteria:

HLTEN401A/01 Apply the principles of primary health care delivery
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
1.5 Identify the potential risks for the implementation of primary health care
1.6 Work with an understanding of the role of the enrolled nurse and the collaborative role of other health care professionals in the delivery of primary health care
1.7 Establish appropriate relationships with other members of the health care team within each health care environment
1.8 Interact effectively with allied health team members
HLTEN401A/02 Apply the principle of wellness
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
HLTEN401A/03 Work in the context of professional nursing practice
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
3.2 Incorporate theoretical concepts and information related to nursing into nursing practice
3.3 Work with an understanding of the role of relevant professional nursing bodies
3.4 Work within the principles and parameters of nursing practice
3.5 Assist in organisation’s audit and accreditation processes
HLTEN401A/04 Handle issues arising in health care
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
HLTEN401A/05 Contribute to professional work team
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
HLTEN401A/06 Participate in professional skills development
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
HLTEN401A/07 Apply the Scope of Nursing Practice Decision Making Framework
7.1 Apply jurisdictional requirements relating to Scope of practice Framework
7.2 Reflect Scope of practice within the enrolled nurse role
7.3 Adapt to different requirements of the role of the enrolled nurse within each health care environment

Crisp, J and Taylor, C. 2009. Potter & Perry’s Fundamentals of Nursing. 3rd Ed Elsevier