Unit Catalogue

This unit introduces you to nursing within the broader Australian healthcare context. You will learn about the role of registered nurses in Australia's primary and acute healthcare environments and in addressing national health priorities. You will examine the professional, ethical and legal responsibilities of nurses, applying professional and regulatory frameworks that govern and support the scope of nursing practice. By reviewing historical, contemporary and emerging practice trends that shape the nursing profession, you will develop an understanding of the evolving role of health informatics and digital health technologies in improving patient care.

Interprofessional collaboration and the principles that underpin safe nursing practice will be examined. Using real-world case studies, you will investigate ways to mitigate risk through applying principles of safety and quality in healthcare. These skills will prepare you to practice collaboratively and communicate effectively within the wider healthcare team. As an important member of this team this unit will help you develop your professional identity and the knowledge and skills that nurses require to embody a life-long commitment to learning and self-reflection.