1.1. Utilise the knowledge of health needs to render basic nursing care

1.2. Study the nursing care plan developed by the registered nurse

1.3. Identify and accurately implement nursing interventions within her/his scope of practice and in consultation with the registered nurse and other members of the health team

1.4. Efficiently apply the appropriate nursing skills in implementing the identified nursing interventions.

1.5. Accurately record all basic nursing interventions and take appropriate action regarding identified abnormalities

2.1. Communicate effectively transculturally and render culture sensitive care

2.2. Identify psycho-social development needs/problems across the life span

2.3. Support patient and family emotionally to cope with illness and handling of crisis situations

3.1. Administer medication accurately and safely and observe the effect of the medication on the patient and report accordingly

4.1. Give comprehensive and relevant health education to individuals, groups and communities to motivate them to change their health practices and habits that cause diseases

4.2. Knowledge of available health care services and facilities health care services and facilities in the community and appropriate referals

5.1. Utilise supplies and equipment economically and safely

5.2. Appropriate management and safekeeping of patient property

5.3. Identify and rectify potential medico-legal hazards in the environment, that can endanger the health of a patient

5.4. Manage time economically

6.1. Demonstration of responsibility and accountability within the limits of own competence and relevant scope of practice according to the requirements of relevant statutory bodies

Critical cross-field outcomes and assosiated assessment criteria:

1. Use knowledge and experience to develop problem solving strategies to deal with identified problems within her levels of competence

2. Actively and harmoniously participate in working groups and group discussions

Apply cognitive processes to function in the health care team

Apply knowledge of socio-cultural issues to communicate effectively with members of the health care team.

Demonstrate a non-judgemental and positive attitude towards other members of the health team

3. Utilise appropriate knowledge and skills in managing basic nursing care

Demonstrate coping skills and stress management strategies in order to function effectively in the health care environment

4. Critically analyse and integrate collected data on which to base decisions within her scope of practice

5. Use effective language skills during interaction with members of the health team, patient and family

Use appropriate professional language in written and verbal communication

Record, report and interpret observations in a meaningful way

Express herself clearly in written and verbal communication

6. Use equipment and technology in health setting safely, appropriately and ethically

Improvise appropriately where technology is lacking

7. Understand the place of the nursing profession within the greater health and intersectoral system as well as inter-relationships with community structures

8. Adapt personal learning style effectively to different presentations and settings

Participate in community activities related to health issues

Respect patients and members of the health team, without prejudice with regard to background, race, culture, gender and way of life

Investigate opportunities for further studies in the health delivery system

A positive approach to self directed lifelong learning

Contribute in a meaningful manner towards the quality of health in the community

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

While assessment will include the assessment of discrete skills and knowledge within units of learning, ultimately the assessment:

1. Must be applied to the specific role that the practitioner will play

2. Must be demonstrated in a integrative manner

3. Include the learner’s ability to carry out the practitioner’s role in an authentic context

4. Include a demonstration of the learner’s ability to adapt practice to meet changing circumstances

5. Is based on the principle of continuous assessment provided through:

Portfolios
Simulations
Workplace assessments and practical workbooks
Written assignments
Written tests
Case studies and case presentations
Peer-group evaluation
Competency evaluations of clinical skills
Face to face contact with learners

Include Summative assessment- the examination consists of the following two portions:

A written portion conducted by the South African Nursing Council and consisting of one paper of three hour’s duration on the subject, and

A practical portion conducted by Empilweni Education Nurse Educators on behalf of the South African Nursing Council.