Table 1 Examples of the 22 National Practice Standards for Nurses in General Practice within four domains [15]
Domain | Example standards |
|---|---|
Professional practice | Standard 1: Demonstrates an understanding of primary health care principles and nursing in general practice. Standard 2: Provides nursing care consistent with current nursing and general practice standards, guidelines, regulations and legislation. |
Nursing care | Standard 6: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care. Standard 10: Understands diversity in the Practice community and facilitates a safe, respectful and inclusive environment. |
General practice environment | Standard 13: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of information technology, clinical software and decision support tools to underpin health care delivery. Standard 16: Contributes to quality improvement and research activities to monitor and improve the standard of care provided in general practice. |
Collaborative practice | Standard 20: Builds and maintains professional and therapeutic relationships with consumers, their families and/or support person(s). Standard 22: Liaises effectively with relevant agencies and health professionals to facilitate access to services and continuity of care. |