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Details about the Diploma

The Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) is based on the role statements for enrolled nurses and the requirement that the enrolled nurse works as an associate to the registered nurse in a variety of clinical and community settings. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency Standards (2002) in conjunction with the Employability Skills and units of competency from the Health Training Package (HLT07) will underpin all aspects of this curriculum framework.

The aim of the course is to provide a qualification for enrolled nursing at diploma level with the competencies to work as an enrolled nurse in a variety of institutional, community and health care settings as an associate to the registered nurse. The diploma qualification will prepare enrolled nurses with self-directed application of skills and knowledge that are based on fundamental principles. These skills and knowledge meet the national competency standards and provide the learner with a greater depth and broad base of knowledge that incorporates theoretical concepts. A diploma qualification delivered in the vocational training area provides for analysis and problem solving, evaluates information to forecast for planning and research, and allows for the transference and application of theoretical concepts in a range of situations.

More specifically, you will develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to:

• relate the concepts of the person, environment and health to the safe and effective practice of nursing
• implement delegated nursing care by demonstrating the relationship between the concepts of activities of living and lifespan
• participate in an interdisciplinary health team to assist the individual to meet their needs
• implement nursing actions that promote, support and intervene when caring for people in a multicultural society
• you will develop the cultural awareness required for effective communication and cooperation with persons of diverse culture
• apply nursing actions which promote, support and reflect an understanding of the needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities with due regard to their beliefs and culture
• apply a problem-solving and evidence-based approach to nursing within the enrolled nurse's scope of practice
• practise within the legal and ethical standards of nursing based on professional codes of practice and state legislation
• perform nursing actions competently, based on sound scientific, technological, biological and behavioural principles
• demonstrate communication skills to enhance interpersonal relationships in clinical and community settings
• demonstrate attitudes relevant to the conceptual framework and philosophy that underpin nursing practice
• meet the physical, psychosocial, emotional and mental health needs of individuals.
• apply the foundations of contemporary nursing practice and participate in professional review and development within a contemporary health care environment
• use critical thinking and analysis effectively and promote reflective practice of self and others
• recognise the special needs of clients requiring a palliative care approach to care and contribute to the care plan for the client at
  end-of-life whilst implementing nursing interventions for clients with life-limiting illness
• assist in evaluating the effectiveness of planned interventions and providing support and services to client and family at end-of-life
  and after death
• apply an understanding of the legal framework and perform within legal and ethical parameters
• analyse, interpret client health assessment data and observations and refer appropriately
• establish a relationship with mentoree and offer mentoring support.

To support the organisation of knowledge, skills and attitudes, you will undertake work placement in an approved clinical facility.

When you finish this course you can apply for enrolment with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practise as an enrolled nurse.

It is also important to be aware that the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requires that all applicants seeking enrolment as a nurse have a knowledge of the English language adequate for the practice of nursing. On completion of the course an applicant seeking to work as an enrolled nurse will be required to submit to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia evidence of their educational background and/or achievement in a recognised English language test.

For further information on specific English language requirements see the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia