Overview

This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under supervision of a registered nurse.  This qualification covers the application of skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care for people across the health sector. A lifespan approach should underpin this qualification with relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of life identified within the units. This course covers the full range of skills and knowledge that you require to launch an exciting career in a challenging and critical field, where patient care is central to everything that you do. You will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience to deal with simple through to complex cases, as well as the communication skills, cultural sensitivity and legal and ethical frameworks to carry out your duties effectively. A graduate from a Diploma of Nursing program approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is able to apply for registration with the NMBA as an enrolled nurse. This course includes 25 units (20 core units + 5 elective units) and 432 Hours Practical Placement within healthcare facilities and community settings. This course is delivered in partnership with TrEd College (RTO 40797).

Units

25 unit of competency (20 core units & 5 elective units).

Core Units (20 Units):

CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAAP002	Confirm physical health status
HLTAAP003	Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTENN001	Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
HLTENN002	Apply communication skills in nursing practice
HLTENN003	Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
HLTENN004	Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans
HLTENN005	Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs
HLTENN006	Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment
HLTENN007	Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
HLTENN008	Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
HLTENN009	Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions
HLTENN011	Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems
HLTENN012	Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems
HLTENN013	Implement and monitor care of the older person
HLTENN015	Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units (5 Units):

BSBLDR403	Lead team effectiveness
CHCPOL003	Research and apply evidence to practice
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
HLTENN010	Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice
TAEDEL402A	Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Police Clearance Check and Working With Children Check
• Vaccination Record
• A cover letter explaining why you would like to study Diploma of Nursing
• Aged 18 years of above and HSC Certificate or equivalent Australian certificate or other post-secondary school certificate at Certificate III level or higher; or
  
  Completion of a relevant Certificate III or IV Qualification for eg Pathology, Individual Support, Health Services assistance
• Copy of your Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, or Individual Support if you have completed it.
• Successfully undertaken ACER Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test, also known as Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) with at least exit level 3
• 30 minute face-to-face interview with head of college

Pathways

Bachelor of Nursing