Skip to content
RPLdirect
  • HLT64121
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Advanced Diploma of Nursing

This qualification covers advanced nursing skills for enrolled nurses working in a specialised area of practice. It includes advanced clinical assessment, researching and reporting on nursing trends, and contributing to improvements in clinical practice. Enrolled nurses with experience in a specialised area may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
HLT Health
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who are currently working in Australia as an enrolled nurse and hold current registration as an enrolled nurse without notation with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au.
SUPERSEDES
HLT64115 Advanced Diploma of Nursing (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People already working in Australia as an enrolled nurse who hold current enrolled nurse registration without notation with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Enrolled nurse
  • Enrolled nurse in acute care
  • Enrolled nurse in aged care
  • Enrolled nurse in mental health

Qualification structure

10 units must be completed: O units required for 1 specialisation as detailed below. O remaining units from the electives listed below, elsewhere in the HLT Health Training Package, or any current Training Package or accredited course. The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification. Packaging for each specialisation: 5 Group A electives, including HLTENN040, HLTENN055 and HLTENN056, must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Acute care). All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Aged care and individual support work). All Group C electives must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Critical care). 5 Group D electives, including CHCMHS005, CHCMHS006 and HLTENN063, must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Mental health). All Group E electives must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Perioperative). All Group F electives must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Renal care). 5 Group G electives, including HLTENN040, HLTENN048 and HLTENN064, must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Rural and remote). 5 Group H electives, including CHCCSM002, CHCDIS003, and HLTENN047, must be selected for award of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Community and primary health care). All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

3 units
  1. HLTENN052Provide advanced clinical assessment
  2. HLTENN065Research and report on nursing trends and practice
  3. HLTENN066Contribute to improvement for advancement of clinical practice

Elective units

68 units

Group A electives – ACUTE CARE specialisation

  1. HLTENN040Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
  2. HLTENN049Apply nursing practice in the orthopaedic care setting
  3. HLTENN050Apply nursing practice in the rehabilitation care setting
  4. HLTENN055Apply nursing practice in the respiratory care setting
  5. HLTENN056Apply nursing practice in the cardiovascular care setting
  6. HLTENN057Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
  7. HLTENN060Apply nursing practice in the paediatric care setting
  8. HLTENN067Apply, implement and monitor nursing care in a contemporary paediatric setting
  9. HLTENN068Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice

Group B electives – AGED CARE AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT specialisation

  1. CHCAGE005Provide support to people living with dementia
  2. CHCCSM002Implement case management practice
  3. CHCDIS010Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
  4. HLTENN061Apply nursing practice in the contemporary aged care setting

Group C electives – CRITICAL CARE specialisation

  1. HLTENN040Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
  2. HLTENN048Apply nursing practice in the emergency care setting
  3. HLTENN053Apply nursing practice in the critical care setting
  4. HLTENN055Apply nursing practice in the respiratory care setting
  5. HLTENN056Apply nursing practice in the cardiovascular care setting

Group D electives – MENTAL HEALTH specialisation

  1. CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
  2. CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  3. CHCCSM002Implement case management practice
  4. CHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
  5. CHCMHS006Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
  6. HLTENN063Apply nursing practice in the contemporary mental health care setting

Group E electives – PERIOPERATIVE specialisation

  1. HLTENN040Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
  2. HLTENN055Apply nursing practice in the respiratory care setting
  3. HLTENN056Apply nursing practice in the cardiovascular care setting
  4. HLTENN058Apply nursing practice in the perioperative setting
  5. HLTINF007Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures

Group F electives – RENAL CARE specialisation

  1. CHCCSM002Implement case management practice
  2. HLTENN040Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
  3. HLTINF007Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures
  4. HLTRNL003Contribute to the nursing care of a person with renal impairment
  5. HLTRNL004Apply renal replacement therapy

Group G electives – RURAL AND REMOTE specialisation

  1. CHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
  2. HLTENN040Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
  3. HLTENN046Contribute to maternal and infant health care
  4. HLTENN047Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
  5. HLTENN048Apply nursing practice in the emergency care setting
  6. HLTENN064Apply nursing practice in the rural and remote setting

Group H electives – COMMUNITY AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE specialisation

  1. CHCCSM002Implement case management practice
  2. CHCDIS003Support community participation and social inclusion
  3. CHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
  4. HLTENN039Apply principles of wound management
  5. HLTENN040Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
  6. HLTENN047Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
  7. HLTENN068Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice

Other electives

  1. CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
  2. CHCAOD005Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services
  3. CHCAOD008Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
  4. CHCCCS014Provide brief interventions
  5. CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  6. CHCCSM017Facilitate and review case management
  7. CHCDIS016Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour supports
  8. CHCDIS018Facilitate ongoing skills development using a person-centred approach
  9. CHCMGT003Lead the work team
  10. HLTADM008Administer and coordinate Telehealth services
  11. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  12. HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
  13. HLTAID015Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
  14. HLTENN051Apply nursing practice in sexual and reproductive health care
  15. HLTENN054Contribute to the registration eligibility and assessment of donors
  16. HLTENN059Apply nursing practice in the hyperbaric environment
  17. HLTENN062Implement and monitor care for a person with a stoma
  18. HLTHPS008Provide clinical mentoring in the work environment
  19. HLTHPS009Perform peripheral intravenous cannulation
  20. HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety
  21. HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment

PREREQUISITES

  • HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy — prerequisite: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

The scope of practice for enrolled nurses is determined by legislative requirements and the policies and procedures of the employing organisation. No other licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Completing this qualification, including through RPL, does not make you a registered nurse. Registration is decided by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

Worked as an enrolled nurse? Get it recognised.

Start free skills check
Check eligibility