Modification History
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Release |
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Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Supersedes HLT61107. Change to packaging rules. Significant change to the Core units. Entry Requirement. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of enrolled nurses with advanced skills who work in a specialised area of nursing practice. At this level, enrolled nurses integrate and adapt specialised, technical and theoretical knowledge to address a diverse range of clinical situations and challenges in their area of specialisation. They contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical practice using research and participation in broader organisational quality processes. Enrolled nurses retain responsibility for their own actions while remaining accountable to the Registered Nurse/Midwife for all delegated functions.
Note that the scope of practice for this job role is determined by state and territory legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the employing organisation. Users of this qualification must refer to those instruments in the development of training and assessment strategies.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective units HLTAID005, HLTAID007 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the units HLTAID013, HLTAID015 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who are currently working in Australia as an enrolled nurse and hold current registration as an enrolled nurse without notation with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
No other licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 10
- 3 core units
- 7 elective units, consisting of:
- units required for 1 specialisation as detailed below
- up to 2 units from the electives listed below, or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
Packaging Rules for each specialisation:
- 5 Group A electives, including HLTENN007, HLTENN023 and HLTENN024, must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Acute care)
- All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Aged care and individual support work)
- All Group C electives must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Critical care)
- 5 Group D electives, including CHCMHS005, CHCMHS006 and HLTENN031, must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Mental health)
- All Group E electives must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Perioperative)
- All Group F electives must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Renal care)
- 5 Group G electives, including HLTENN007, HLTENN016 and HLTENN032, must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Rural and remote)
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
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HLTENN020 |
Conduct clinical assessments |
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HLTENN033 |
Research and report on nursing trends and practice |
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HLTENN034 |
Contribute to the improvement of clinical practice |
Elective units
Group A electives – ACUTE CARE specialisation
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HLTENN007 |
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
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HLTENN010 |
Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice |
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HLTENN017 |
Apply nursing practice in the orthopaedic care setting |
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HLTENN018 |
Apply nursing practice in the rehabilitation care setting |
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HLTENN023 |
Apply nursing practice in the respiratory care setting |
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HLTENN024 |
Apply nursing practice in the cardiovascular care setting |
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HLTENN025 |
Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes |
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HLTENN028 |
Apply nursing practice in the paediatric care setting |
Group B electives – AGED CARE AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT specialisation
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CHCAGE005 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
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CHCCSM002 |
Implement case management practice |
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CHCDIS010 |
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
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HLTENN010 |
Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice |
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HLTENN029 |
Apply nursing practice in contemporary aged care settings |
Group C electives – CRITICAL CARE specialisation
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HLTENN007 |
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
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HLTENN016 |
Apply nursing practice in the emergency care setting |
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HLTENN021 |
Apply nursing practice in the critical care setting |
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HLTENN023 |
Apply nursing practice in the respiratory care setting |
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HLTENN024 |
Apply nursing practice in the cardiovascular care setting |
Group D electives – MENTAL HEALTH specialisation
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CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
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CHCCCS003 |
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
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CHCCSM002 |
Implement case management practice |
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CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCMHS006 |
Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers |
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HLTENN031 |
Apply nursing practice in contemporary mental health care settings |
Group E electives – PERIOPERATIVE specialisation
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HLTENN007 |
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
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HLTENN023 |
Apply nursing practice in the respiratory care setting |
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HLTENN024 |
Apply nursing practice in the cardiovascular care setting |
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HLTENN026 |
Apply nursing practice in the perioperative care setting |
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HLTINF003 |
Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
Group F electives – RENAL CARE specialisation
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CHCCSM002 |
Implement case management practice |
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HLTENN007 |
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
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HLTINF003 |
Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policy and procedures |
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HLTRNL001 |
Support a person with chronic kidney disease |
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HLTRNL002 |
Provide care and support to a person undergoing renal replacement therapy |
Group G electives – RURAL AND REMOTE specialisation
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CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
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HLTENN007 |
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
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HLTENN016 |
Apply nursing practice in the emergency care setting |
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HLTENN032 |
Apply nursing practice in the rural and remote setting |
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HLTENN014 |
Contribute to maternal and infant health care |
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HLTENN015 |
Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
Other electives
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CHCAOD004 |
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCAOD005 |
Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services |
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CHCAOD008 |
Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCCCS014 |
Provide brief interventions |
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CHCCSM005 |
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
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CHCDIS003 |
Support community participation and social inclusion |
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CHCDIS006 |
Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour support |
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CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
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CHCDIS009 |
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
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CHCMGT003 |
Lead the work team |
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HLTADM001 |
Administer and coordinate Telehealth services |
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HLTAID005 ^ HLTAID013 |
Provide first aid in remote situations Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
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HLTAID007 ^ HLTAID015 |
Perform advanced resuscitation Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
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HLTENN019 |
Apply nursing practice in sexual and reproductive health care |
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HLTENN022 |
Contribute to the registration, eligibility and assessment of donors |
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HLTENN027 |
Apply nursing practice in the hyperbaric environment |
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HLTENN030 |
Implement and monitor care of a person with a stoma |
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HLTHPS008 |
Provide clinical mentoring in the work environment |
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HLTHPS009 |
Perform peripheral intravenous cannulation |
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HLTWHS004 |
Manage work health and safety |
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HLTWHS006 |
Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
