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Table 4 CNCs perceptions of components of the domain ‘Clinical Leadership’ (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

As an expert clinician, acts as a role model in the clinical setting.

5 (83)

9 (100)

1 (100)

Grade 1

Contributes to the development and management of clinical processes

5 (83)

9 (100)

1 (100)

Grade 1

Provides leadership in the ongoing review of clinical practice at facility or area health service, as required.

5 (83)

9 (100)

1 (100

Grade 2

Provides leadership in the ongoing review of clinical practice for a more complex service, i.e. a service provided at multiple sites or by multiple CNC/CMC’s across an area health service.

3 (50)

8 (89)

1 (100)

Grade 2

Participates in State and National working parties.

2 (33)

5 (56)

1 (100)

Grade 2

Assumes leadership roles, which promote broader advancement of clinical practice

2 (33)

4 (44)

1 (100)

Grade 3

Provides leadership in State, National and/or International nursing bodies and/or specialist clinical groups.

2 (33)

4 (44)

1 (100)

Grade 3

Initiates collaborative ventures with academic colleagues

2 (33)

3 (33)

0 (0)

 

Not applicable.

1 (17)

0 (0)

0 (0)