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 problem solving skills, including use of tools and techniques to solve problems, analyse information and make decisions that require discretion and confidentiality Perform acute clinical nursing interventions/procedures specific to acute client care client history/assessment discharge planning pre-operative preparation post-operative care health education observations check vital signs - respiratory status, profusion status, urinalysis, blood sugar level, temperature status, oxygen saturation and pain tolerance assessment Participate as a member of a health care team 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 advanced oral communication skills (language competence) required to fulfil job roles as specified by the organisation/service, including: interviewing techniques asking questions active listening asking for clarification from consumer or other persons where appropriate negotiating solutions acknowledging and responding to a range of views Use written communication skills (literacy competence) required to fulfil job roles as specified by organisation/service using a level of skill ranging from reading and understanding client reports and documentation to completion of written reports |