Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care assistance in an acute care environment Nursing care assistance involves the provision of direct care activities to clients according to the nursing care plan and under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Nursing care assistance is provided according to the particular guidelines, policies and procedures of the acute care setting |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Pre-requisite units |
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:
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Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assist with the delivery of nursing care to clients in an acute care environment |
1.1 Implement aspects of nursing care to support client needs according to nursing care plan and as delegated by a registered nurse 1.2 Assist in completing assessment tools and collecting clinical data as delegated by a registered nurse 1.3 Use appropriate equipment and procedures when collecting client clinical data 1.4 Identify client preferences when collecting information to be considered in the development of nursing care plan 1.5 Inform client of the purpose of information and data being sought and gain feedback on their understanding 1.6 Inform client of the purpose of any procedure or activity and gain feedback on their understanding 1.7 Seek and obtain client consent prior to seeking any information or providing any procedure or activity 1.8 Communicate with clients in a manner and pace that meets their needs 1.9 Report relevant information, including changes in client condition to a registered nurse 1.10 Carry out any procedure or activity according to safe work practices |
2. Support the client to meet personal care needs in an acute care environment |
2.1 Provide support and assistance according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols 2.2 Provide technical care according to the nursing care plan and appropriate protocols 2.3 Use appropriate equipment and aids when providing assistance and support 2.4 Report any difficulties in providing client support and assistance to a registered nurse 2.5 Provide information to clients to assist them meet their personal care needs in an appropriate manner and pace 2.6 Maintain the confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients within appropriate protocols |
3. Work in a team environment |
3.1 Work with colleagues with consideration of team and group dynamics 3.2 Report accurately and within a timely fashion to colleagues in a health care team |
4. Work effectively under supervision |
4.1 Carry out work instructions within agreed time frame 4.2 Seek clarification from an appropriate person if required to complete work instructions 4.3 Refer difficulties experienced carrying out work instructions to a registered nurse |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required 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 knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able 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:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Needs of clients may include |
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Factors to be considered when working within a plan of care may include : |
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Clinical data may include : |
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Procedures for collecting client clinical data may include : |
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Personal care may include : |
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Simple technical skills may include : |
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Equipment and aids may include : |
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Reporting may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable