Table 2 CNCs perceptions of components of the domain ‘Clinical Services Planning and Management’ (n = 16)
From: The role of a clinical nurse consultant in an Australian Health District: a quantitative survey
Grade | Functions | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 6 (%) | n = 9 (%) | n = 1 (%) | ||
Grade 1 | Identifies future issues and new directions for the service. | 5 (83) | 7 (78) | 1 (100) |
Grade 1 | Contributes to formal service and strategic planning processes within the organisation. | 5 (83) | 8 (89) | 1 (100) |
Grade 1 | Plans, implements and evaluates annual plan for nurse consultancy service. | 3 (50) | 2 (22) | 0 (0) |
Grade 2 | Provides ongoing comprehensive analyses of current practice and the impact of new directions on the clinical specialty service. | 5 (83) | 5 (56) | 0 (0) |
Grade 2 | Initiates, develops, implements and evaluates strategic changes for the clinical speciality/service. | 3 (50) | 5 (56) | 1 (100) |
Grade 3 | Undertakes primary responsibility for preparation, implementation and evaluation of annual plan for the clinical service, e.g. Multidisciplinary business plan. | 2 (33) | 2 (22) | 0 (0) |
Grade 3 | Manages complex projects relating to significant practice change for the organisation. | 3 (50) | 3 (33) | 0 (0) |
Not applicable | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |