Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing (GC-CNCRNUR) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Knowledge

• Identify the contribution of nurses in interprofessional cancer control across the continuum of care
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the scientific and research-based evidence that underpins cancer care and technical skills that align with the competency standards for specialist cancer nurses

Skills

• Employ effective specialised technical skills in the delivery of specialist cancer nursing care
• Communicate effectively with other members of the interprofessional cancer control team and people affected by cancer to facilitate effective individualised plans for care
• Demonstrate the capacity to assess, review and analyse patient health data to identify and explain the rationale for solutions to complex problems in cancer care

Application of knowledge and skills

• Apply knowledge of cancer biology and cancer control across the continuum of care to safely and effectively provide specialist cancer nursing care that addresses actual and potential disease and treatment related health needs
• Conduct planning and delivery of specialist cancer nursing care that meets the specific supportive care needs and experiences of people affected by cancer
• Apply skills to critically appraise cancer nursing practice and to integrate relevant research evidence into effective individualised plans for care of people affected by cancer
• Use evidence-based resources to provide tailored information and education to people affected by cancer to enable self-management
• Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate in an individualised, patient-centred, comprehensive and coordinated care plan in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional cancer control team
• Develop effective collaborative relationships with people affected by cancer and other members of the interprofessional cancer control team that will assist in meeting supportive and health-related needs across the cancer continuum