Attributes, outcomes and skills: Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing (SC-PAEN)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course, graduates should be able to:

Assess and evaluate the paediatric patient from birth to adolescence using scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice.
Apply knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology across the continuum of care to understand common presentations and interventions in ill and paediatric patients.
Identify the appropriate treatment and management strategies for a range of paediatric patients with common presentations, including interpretation and communication of patient assessment findings.
Apply critical thinking to common clinical situations in the planning and provision of paediatric nursing care.
Evaluate and communicate contemporary research underpinning foundational paediatric nursing practice.
Apply problem solving skills appropriate for delivery and evaluation of paediatric care as a beginning level specialist nurse.

The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:

Academically excellent:

have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies

Knowledgeable across disciplines:

examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment

Leaders in communities:

initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
mentor future generations of learners
engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs

Attuned to cultural diversity:

value different cultures
be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values

Active global citizens:

accept social and civic responsibilities
be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics

Last updated: 30 January 2024