Course Title: Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: NURS5371C
Course Title: Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5365 - Diploma of Nursing
Course Contact: Jaye Keating
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4845
Course Contact Email: jaye.keating@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Coordinator
Eleisha Petdro
Bundoora Campus - 202.3.24
9925 7573
Nominal Hours: 100
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this unit of competency.
Course Description
This course 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 course 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.
This course includes a Work Integrated Learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
This course includes clinical placement.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTENN001 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
Element: |
1. Apply principles and knowledge of nursing practice to work in a health care system. |
Performance Criteria: |
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. |
Element: |
2. Identify and discuss funding sources for health care in Australia. |
Performance Criteria: |
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. |
Element: |
3. Identify and respond to factors and issues affecting health in Australia. |
Performance Criteria: |
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. |
Element: |
4. Work in the context of professional nursing practice. |
Performance Criteria: |
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.
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Element: |
5. Contribute to professional work team. |
Performance Criteria: |
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 |
Learning Outcomes
The critical learning for this course takes place in clinical placement within the health sector and within simulations in RMIT laboratories.
You will be instructed in skills through demonstration, modelling and role-play. Skills development is supported by lectures on theory and underpinning knowledge, classroom discussions, group work, research and reflective practice.
On completion of this course you should be able to:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is designed to be delivered in a Blended Learning mode. Blended Learning involves learning through various modes, for example, online learning and learning in a classroom.
The Blended Learning approach for this unit includes:
- Online learning - facilitates your learning as you progress through your course
- Classroom teaching and tutorials - introducing you to key concepts within the course
- Clinical experience - provides you with practical experience in a nursing health care environment
- Self directed learning - such as reading to expand your knowledge and understanding of information delivered
All learning activities you will undertake within the course are designed to provide you with the practical skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform to the standard expected in the health industry.
Teaching Schedule
Week # |
Topic |
Assessment |
Week 8 |
History of Nursing |
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Week 11 |
Nursing theories |
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Week 12 |
Health care |
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Week 13 |
Determinants of health |
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Week 14 |
Health care funding |
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Week 15 |
Flipped Classroom |
Assessment task 1 – Group Research Assignment due one week after this lesson. |
Week TBA |
Health Professionals and Services |
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Week TBA |
Western vs non-western medicine |
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Week TBA |
Roles and Responsibilities |
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Week TBA |
Professional codes and guidelines |
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Week TBA |
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards |
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Week TBA |
NSQHS Standards unpacked - class presentation |
Assessment Task 2 – Online short answer questionnaire due one week after lesson 12. |
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Assessment Task 3 – Clinical placement/debrief/Logbook due one week post placement (dates will vary upon availability). |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
- Tabbner's Nursing Care: Theory and Practice 7e Koutoukidis/Stainton/Hughson
- The Australian health care system (2015) S.J.Duckett
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities.
You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment tasks
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
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Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks. |
ASSESSMENT TASKS
Assessment Task 1: Group Research Assignment
Due Date: One week following Session 6
Groups are to work together gathering information then present their findings on a word document. Each student is to upload their own contribution to CANVAS no later than one week after lesson 6.
Assessment Task 2: Online short answer questionnaire
Due Date: One week after Session 12
Throughout the course students will have access to the online questionnaire. Students are advised to review this after each session, answering relevant questions. The final submission for this assessment task is one week post lesson 12
Assessment Task 3: Clinical Placement/Debrief/Logbook
Due Date: Upload your log books no more than 1 week post your designated Clinical Placement
You will be observed by and RMIT assessor or Facility Educator and feedback will be provided by your tutor in your log book.
You must be graded satisfactory on all assessment tasks to be deemed competent for this course.
Assessment Matrix
National Program Code and Name |
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing |
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Code & Name of Unit of Competency |
HLTENN001 Practice Nursing within the Australian health care system. |
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Instructions to complete this mapping document |
Give all the content of the unit of competency and the assessment requirements a numerical code.The marked up copy of the unit of competency & assessment requirements is part of your planning for assessment instruments and should be kept as evidence of your mapping. |
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No |
Name of Assessment Task |
Method of Assessment |
Elements Performance Criteria |
Foundation Skills |
Performance Evidence |
Knowledge Evidence |
Assessment Conditions |
1. |
Research Assignment |
Written Assessment |
1.3 1.4 1.7 2.1 3.1 |
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KE1 KE2, KE3 KE6 KE7 KE8 KE9 KE10 |
AC1 |
2. |
Questionnaire
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Online Questionnaire |
1.1 1.2 1.5 1.6 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.5 4.6 |
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KE4 KE5 KE11 KE12KE13 KE14 |
AC1 |
3. |
Clinical Placement/ Reflective Journal/Logbook |
Self reflection |
2.2 4.4 4.7 5.1 5.2 5.3 |
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PE1 PE2 |
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AC1, AC2 |
Other Information
IMPORTANT: Student Policies, Procedures and Responsibilities.
Attendance
You are to attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensure the maximum opportunity and gain competency in the course.
Re submissions
You must be competent in all elements to successfully complete the course
You are permitted to have a maximum of 2 re submissions for this course; however each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.
Re submissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the program coordinator after consultation with the teacher.
All re submissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after our work has been assessed.
Clinical Placement Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.
Working with Children Check and Police Check
This course requires a Working with Children Check and Police Check
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
If you think you have some or all of the knowledge and competencies described, please discuss the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options with may be available to you with your Course Coordinator:
For more information go to:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/search?q=prior+learning
Please read the following thoroughly by clicking the links:
Special consideration
Use the special consideration process if your circumstances are such that you cannot fulfil assessment requirements. For example, if you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by a due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
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