Module 1: Introduction & Overview of NP Role in LTC
1.7.1 Professional Role, Responsibilities and Accountabilities
This core competency includes clinical practice, collaboration, consultation & referral, research & leadership.
Clinical practice:
- Practices in accordance with federal & provincial/territorial legislation, professional & ethical standards & policy relevant to NP practice
- Understands change in scope of practice from RN and responsibilities & accountabilities of a NP
- Utilizes knowledge of determinants of health, diversity & cultural safety in practice
- Applies knowledge of development & life stages, pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, behavioural sciences, demographics & family processes
- Incorporates knowledge of normal health events, acute illness/injuries, chronic diseases, comorbidities & emergency health needs
- Integrates principles related to resource allocation & cost effectiveness into practice
- Uses teaching/learning strategies to provide evidence informed diagnostic information & education Promotes safe care by mitigating harm and addressing immediate risks
- Discloses adverse events & reports in accordance to relevant legislation & organizational policies
- Documents data, assessment findings, diagnoses, plans of care, therapeutic interventions & client response in a timely/accurate manner
- Engages in ongoing professional development and accepts responsibility for maintaining NP competence[1]
- Canadian Nurses Association, 2010 ↵