Autonomous specialist community public health nursing practice

Sphere A: Outcomes

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At the point of registration, the registered SCPHN HV, SN, OHN and SCPHN PHN will be able to:

A.1demonstrate the ability to practice with a high level of autonomy, entrepreneurship and innovation as a specialist community public health nurse

A.2be an effective ambassador, role model and compassionate leader, and a positive influence on the profession

A.3use an expanded knowledge of the links between global and national socio-economic and political strategies and policies and public health to drive and influence their own field of SCPHN practice

A.4select and apply relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements, policies and ethical frameworks to their specialist community public health practice, differentiating between the devolved legislatures of the UK

A.5lead on the application of legislation, guidance and advice regarding sustainable development goals, including environmental factors and other pollutants that affect the health and wellbeing of people now and in the future

A.6influence and promote health as a fundamental human right and as a shared value through engagement, inclusion and participation

A.7make professional judgements and decisions, and work in complex, unfamiliar and unpredictable environments, proactively identifying actions and solutions to problems that may have many interacting factors

A.8lead and promote public health provision that is person-centred, anti-discriminatory, culturally competent and inclusive

A.9demonstrate critical awareness of stigma and the potential for bias, taking action where necessary to educate others and resolve issues arising from both

A.10recognise the need for and lead on action to provide reasonable adjustments for people, groups and communities, influencing public health policy change and best practice

A.11demonstrate the advanced numeracy, literacy, digital and technological skills required to meet the needs of people, communities and the wider population, to ensure safe and effective specialist public health nursing practice.