ENTACE

Overview

This program gives newly graduated ENs and ENs working in other sectors an insight into the specific requirements of aged care nursing. The four day program covers topics such as:

• The EN role and aged care scope of practice
• Communication within a holistic care team
• Funding and regulation of the sector
• Resident’s rights and responsibilities
• Providing person centred care
• Team leadership
• Documentation
• Technical competencies
• Pain management
• Would prevention and management
• Infection control
• Continence management and bowel care
• Medication management
• Supporting residents with dementia
• The palliative approach
• Elder abuse and compulsory reporting
• Nutrition and hydration
• Recognising and managing clinical deterioration

Delivery method

Two days of classes followed by two buddy shifts in a local aged care facility where you’ll shadow an EN team leader to practice your skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Completion of this program will enable you to apply for shifts in residential aged care as a HCA Enrolled Nurse!