Work in the nursing profession

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTEN401B, 'Work in the nursing profession'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Work in the nursing profession' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. 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

1.4 Identify the potential risks for the implementation of primary health care

1.5 Work with an understanding of the role of the Enrolled/Division 2 nurse and the collaborative role of other health care professionals in the delivery of primary health care

1.6 Establish appropriate relationships with other members of the health care team within each health care environment

1.7 Interact effectively with allied health team members

2. 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

3. 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

3.3 Incorporate theoretical concepts and information related to nursing into nursing practice

3.4 Work with an understanding of the role of relevant professional nursing bodies

3.5 Work within the principles and parameters of nursing practice

3.6 Assist in organisation's audit and accreditation processes

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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/Division 2 nurse role

7.3 Adapt to different requirements of the role of the Enrolled/Division 2 nurse within each health care environment


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTEN401B appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT51607 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
  • HLT43407 - Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
  • HLT51612 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing)