This unit of study provides a forum for registered nurses to enhance their knowledge of clinical leadership and to develop a framework for implementing and developing their leadership in clinical practice. The structure of the unit will encourage participants to explore and analyse the topic of clinical leadership and effective workplace environments, in particular their impact on the provision of safe, high quality healthcare. Topics will include nursing leadership and management, quality and safety in healthcare, shared and clinical governance, organisational climate and culture, workplace resilience, change management and effective interdisciplinary team working. The unit of study will encourage students to reflect on their own and others clinical leadership, and how this influences the provision of safe, high quality nursing care.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Nursing and Midwifery |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Clare Davies, clare.davies@sydney.edu.au |
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