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 |