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Practise nursing within the Australian health care system

Practise nursing within the Australian health care system

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTENN001
State Code
AWA16
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit 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 unit 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. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8221 HLTEN516B Apply understanding of the Australian health care system Unit of competency
D8197 HLTEN401B Work in the nursing profession Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODI76 HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYZ3 HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing Qualification