Modification History
HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing supersedes and is not equivalent to HLT64115 Advanced Diploma of Nursing.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of enrolled nurses with advanced skills who work in a specialised area of nursing practice under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse.
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 for all delegated functions.
To be eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse and to practice in Australia, individuals must complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved as ‘an approved program of study’ by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards. To confirm the education provider holds the necessary accreditation check the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) at www.ahpra.gov.au.
The scope of practice for enrolled nurses is determined by legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the employing organisation.
No other licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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 (NMBA) www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
Packaging Rules
10 units must be completed:
- 3 core units
- 7 elective units, consisting of:
- units required for 1 specialisation as detailed below.
- remaining units from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the HLT Health Training Package, or any current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Packaging for each specialisation:
- 5 Group A electives, including HLTENN040, HLTENN055 and HLTENN056, 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 HLTENN063, 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 HLTENN040, HLTENN048 and HLTENN064, must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Rural and remote).
- 5 Group H electives, including CHCCSM002, CHCDIS003, and HLTENN047, must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Community and primary health care).
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Note: Unit marked with an asterisk * includes prerequisite units of competency. Refer to unit of competency for prerequisite requirements.
Core units
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
HLTENN052 |
Provide advanced clinical assessment |
|
HLTENN065 |
Research and report on nursing trends and practice |
|
HLTENN066 |
Contribute to quality improvement for advancement of clinical practice |
Elective units
Group A electives – ACUTE CARE specialisation
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
HLTENN040 |
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
|
HLTENN049 |
Apply nursing practice in the orthopaedic care setting |
|
HLTENN050 |
Apply nursing practice in the rehabilitation care setting |
|
HLTENN055 |
Apply nursing practice in the respiratory care setting |
|
HLTENN056 |
Apply nursing practice in the cardiovascular care setting |
|
HLTENN057 |
Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes |
|
HLTENN060 |
Apply nursing practice in the paediatric care setting |
|
HLTENN067 |
Apply, implement, and monitor nursing care in a contemporary paediatric setting |
|
HLTENN068 |
Provide end-of-life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice |
Group B electives – AGED CARE AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT specialisation
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
CHCAGE005 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
|
CHCCSM002 |
Implement case management practice |
|
CHCDIS010 |
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
|
HLTENN061 |
Apply nursing practice in contemporary aged care settings |
Group C electives – CRITICAL CARE specialisation
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
HLTENN040 |
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
|
HLTENN048 |
Apply nursing practice in the emergency care setting |
|
HLTENN053 |
Apply nursing practice in the critical care setting |
|
HLTENN055 |
Apply nursing practice in the respiratory care setting |
|
HLTENN056 |
Apply nursing practice in the cardiovascular care setting |
Group D electives – MENTAL HEALTH specialisation
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
CHCCCS003 |
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
|
CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
|
CHCCSM002 |
Implement case management practice |
|
CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
|
CHCMHS006 |
Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers |
|
HLTENN063 |
Apply nursing practice in the contemporary mental health care settings |
Group E electives – PERIOPERATIVE specialisation
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
HLTENN040 |
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
|
HLTENN055 |
Apply nursing practice in the respiratory care setting |
|
HLTENN056 |
Apply nursing practice in the cardiovascular care setting |
|
HLTENN058 |
Apply nursing practice in the perioperative care setting |
|
HLTINF003 |
Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
Group F electives – RENAL CARE specialisation
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
CHCCSM002 |
Implement case management practice |
|
HLTENN040 |
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
|
HLTINF003 |
Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policy and procedures |
|
HLTRNL003 |
Contribute to the nursing care of a person with renal impairment |
|
HLTRNL004 |
Apply renal replacement therapy |
Group G electives – RURAL AND REMOTE specialisation
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
|
HLTENN040 |
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
|
HLTENN046 |
Contribute to maternal and infant health care |
|
HLTENN047 |
Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
|
HLTENN048 |
Apply nursing practice in the emergency care setting |
|
HLTENN064 |
Apply nursing practice in the rural and remote setting |
Group H electives – COMMUNITY AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE specialisation
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
CHCCSM002 |
Implement case management practice |
|
CHCDIS003 |
Support community participation and social inclusion |
|
CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
|
HLTENN039 |
Apply principles of wound management |
|
HLTENN040 |
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
|
HLTENN047 |
Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
|
HLTENN068 |
Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice |
Other electives
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
|
CHCAOD004 |
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues |
|
CHCAOD005 |
Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services |
|
CHCAOD008 |
Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues |
|
CHCCCS014 |
Provide brief interventions |
|
CHCCSM005 |
Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management |
|
CHCDIS006 |
Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour support |
|
CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
|
CHCDIS009 |
Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach |
|
CHCMGT003 |
Lead the work team |
|
HLTADM001 |
Administer and coordinate Telehealth services |
|
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
|
HLTAID013 |
Provide first aid in remote or isolated site |
|
HLTAID015 * |
Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy |
|
HLTENN051 |
Apply nursing practice in sexual and reproductive health care |
|
HLTENN054 |
Contribute to the registration, eligibility and assessment of donors |
|
HLTENN059 |
Apply nursing practice in the hyperbaric environment |
|
HLTENN062 |
Implement and monitor care of a person with a stoma |
|
HLTHPS008 |
Provide clinical mentoring in the work environment |
|
HLTHPS009 |
Perform peripheral intravenous cannulation |
|
HLTWHS004 |
Manage work health and safety |
|
HLTWHS006 |
Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Qualification Mapping Information
HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing supersedes and is not equivalent to HLT64115 Advanced Diploma of Nursing.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
