Unit of competency Outline
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Practise in the paediatric nursing environment
Practise in the paediatric nursing environment
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTEN614B
HLTEN614B
State Code
D8239
D8239
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2011
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
21/07/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit addresses the principles of paediatric nursing care, building upon existing skills to enable the Enrolled/Division 2 nurse to provide holistic nursing care to a group of paediatric clients
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team for the client in the paediatric environment
- 1.1 Contribute appropriately to support the role of the multi-disciplinary health care team in managing care needs of paediatric clients
- 1.2 Contribute to achieving effective team work and supportive group dynamics when working with health care colleagues
- 1.3 Establish appropriate relationships with other members of the health care team
- 1.4 Incorporate the philosophical framework for managing care for the paediatric client into own nursing practice
- 1.5 Recognise the contributions of emergency service personnel, referring agencies and other hospital department staff to the initial/emergency care needs of the paediatric client
2. Address the special health requirements of the paediatric client
- 2.1 Perform a holistic assessment of the paediatric client in consultation/collaboration with the client and/or parent or guardian, and registered nurse
- 2.2 Communicate effectively with clients, family and health team members
- 2.3 Provide holistic client centred care in the paediatric environment
3. Contribute to the plan of care for the paediatric client
- 3.1 Accurately use contemporary paediatric assessment tools
- 3.2 Establish a database of paediatric resource personnel to assist in decision making for the client within the paediatric environment
- 3.3 Use a problem solving framework to plan appropriate paediatric care in consultation/ collaboration with the registered nurse
- 3.4 Develop an individualised plan of care for the paediatric client in consultation/collaboration with the client, registered nurse and/or the health care team
- 3.5 Ensure care planning addresses physical changes and developmental and psychosocial needs of the paediatric client
- 3.6 Consider the effect of drugs and medicines on the paediatric client in planning nursing care and interventions
- 3.7 Incorporate health teaching and discharge planning in consultation/collaboration with registered nurse
4. Perform clinical nursing actions appropriate to the care of the paediatric client
- 4.1 Practise contemporary nursing interventions for the paediatric client in consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse
- 4.2 Implement individualised plan of care for paediatric client in consultation/collaboration with registered nurse
5. Assist in evaluating outcomes of planned nursing actions for the paediatric client
- 5.1 Monitor client response to nursing interventions and progress toward planned goals, and document and report to the appropriate members of the health care team
- 5.2 Initiate appropriate first aid/emergency treatment in response to adverse reactions or complications
- 5.3 Report and document first aid/emergency treatment and the client response
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Multidisciplinary health care team members could include:
Client and their parents/guardian
Medical staff
Nursing staff
Social workers
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Speech pathologists
Dietitian
Prosthetists
Podiatrists
Drug and alcohol services
Emergency Services including - Air Ambulance, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Care Flight
Community Services
Special health requirements include:
Sleep disorders
Nutritional disorders
Feeding alternatives
Health perceptions
Separation from parents/family
Congenital conditions
Psychomotor dysfunction
Alcohol/drug induced disorders/injuries
Physical/psychological abuse
Near drowning
Bed wetting
Outcomes of planned nursing actions include:
Progression through milestones
Achievement of nursing interventions
Participation in health education activities
Awareness of health maintenance activities
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Multidisciplinary health care team members could include:
Client and their parents/guardian
Medical staff
Nursing staff
Social workers
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Speech pathologists
Dietitian
Prosthetists
Podiatrists
Drug and alcohol services
Emergency Services including - Air Ambulance, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Care Flight
Community Services
Special health requirements include:
Sleep disorders
Nutritional disorders
Feeding alternatives
Health perceptions
Separation from parents/family
Congenital conditions
Psychomotor dysfunction
Alcohol/drug induced disorders/injuries
Physical/psychological abuse
Near drowning
Bed wetting
Outcomes of planned nursing actions include:
Progression through milestones
Achievement of nursing interventions
Participation in health education activities
Awareness of health maintenance activities
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of performance in a work context is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations and should occur on more than one occasion and be assessed by a registered nurse
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the clinical workplace or in a simulated clinical work environment and under the normal range of clinical environment conditions
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning - verbal or written
Role play/simulation
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Observation of performance in a work context is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations and should occur on more than one occasion and be assessed by a registered nurse
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit is most appropriately assessed in the clinical workplace or in a simulated clinical work environment and under the normal range of clinical environment conditions
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning - verbal or written
Role play/simulation
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9245 | HLTEN614A | Practise in the paediatric nursing environment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ89 | HLTENN028 | Apply nursing practice in the paediatric care setting | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D111 | HLT61107 | Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing) | Qualification |