HLT43407 Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)

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HLT43407 Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)

Modification History

Not Applicable

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

PACKAGING RULES 19 units of competency are required for this qualification, including: 15 core units (or 14 if Group B medication unit group selected) 4 elective units (or 5 if Group B medication unit group selected) Electives may be selected from: Group A elective - for medication administration at the Certificate IV level Group B medication unit group - for medication administration at Diploma level Other relevant electives listed below Up to 2 units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages

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