Modification History
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Description
This qualification covers the application of nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia in line with some state/territory nursing and midwifery regulatory authorities. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 19 units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
Electives may be selected from:
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Core units
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
HLTEN401B Work in the nursing profession
HLTEN402B Communicate effectively in a nursing role *
(*HLTEN402B not core if medication unit group selected see note below)
HLTEN403B Undertake basic client assessment
HLTEN405B Implement basic nursing care
HLTEN406B Undertake basic wound care
HLTEN410B Deliver nursing care to consumers with mental health conditions
HLTEN414B Deliver basic nursing care to older clients
HLTEN415B Deliver nursing care to acute care clients
HLTEN509B Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
There are two options (Groups A and B below) for selecting medication electives for the HLT43407 Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing).
Group A elective - for medication administration at Certificate IV level
The following Certificate IV level elective is available as one of four electives in line with the Packaging Rules:
HLTEN407B Administer a range of medications (Note pre-requs: HLTAP401B, HLTEN403B, HLTEN509B)
Group B medication unit group - for medication administration at Diploma level
The following Diploma level 'medication unit group' is available:
HLTEN507B Administer and monitor medications in the work environment (Note pre-requs: HLTAP501B, HLTEN502B, HLTEN509B)
HLTAP501B Analyse health information (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B)
HLTEN502B Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
*Note: If the Group B medication unit group is selected in HLT43407 Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing):
- HLTEN402B Communicate effectively in a nursing role is not required as a core unit because its content is incorporated in the unit group (in HLTEN502B Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice )
- An additional elective must be selected in line with the Packaging Rules
Other relevant electives
Other electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The following sample selection of electives is identified as being relevant to enrolled nursing work at this level.
CHCAC412A Provide services to older people with complex needs
CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
CHCOHC406A Provide or assist with oral hygiene (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C or CHCOHS312B)
CHCOHC407A Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
CHCORG405D Maintain an effective work environment
CHCPA402B Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach
HLTAMBPD401C Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTEN413B Promote positive health outcomes
HLTEN516B Apply understanding of the Australian health care system
HLTEN608B Practise in the domiciliary health care environment
HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requ: HLTFA301C)
HLTOHS401A Maintain workplace OHS processes
HLTRAH302B Undertake home visits
