Outcomes
The proficiencies identified below will equip the newly registered nurse with the underpinning knowledge and skills required for their role in coordinating, leading and managing the complex needs of people across organisations and settings.
At the point of registration, the registered nurse will be able to:
7.1 understand and apply the principles of partnership, collaboration and interagency working across all relevant sectors
7.2 understand health legislation and current health and social care policies, and the mechanisms involved in influencing policy development and change, differentiating where appropriate between the devolved legislatures of the United Kingdom
7.3 understand the principles of health economics and their relevance to resource allocation in health and social care organisations and other agencies
7.4 identify the implications of current health policy and future policy changes for nursing and other professions and understand the impact of policy changes on the delivery and coordination of care
7.5 understand and recognise the need to respond to the challenges of providing safe, effective and person-centred nursing care for people who have co-morbidities and complex care needs
7.6 demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of providing mental, cognitive, behavioural and physical care services across a wide range of integrated care settings
7.7 understand how to monitor and evaluate the quality of people’s experience of complex care
7.8 understand the principles and processes involved in supporting people and families with a range of care needs to maintain optimal independence and avoid unnecessary interventions and disruptions to their lives
7.9 facilitate equitable access to healthcare for people who are vulnerable or have a disability, demonstrate the ability to advocate on their behalf when required, and make necessary reasonable adjustments to the assessment, planning and delivery of their care
7.10 understand the principles and processes involved in planning and facilitating the safe discharge and transition of people between caseloads, settings and services
7.11 demonstrate the ability to identify and manage risks and take proactive measures to improve the quality of care and services when needed
7.12 demonstrate an understanding of the processes involved in developing a basic business case for additional care funding by applying knowledge of finance, resources and safe staffing levels
7.13 demonstrate an understanding of the importance of exercising political awareness throughout their career, to maximise the influence and effect of registered nursing on quality of care, patient safety and cost effectiveness.
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