Competent Nurse - Level 5 Experienced /proficient Nurse - Level 6 Lead Nurse - Level 7 To demonstrate competence at this level the PN is able to To demonstrate competence at this level the PN fulfils To demonstrate competence at this level the PN points at level 5 and is able to Fulfils points at 5 & 6 and is able to Perform a competent risk assessment using up-to-date Provide a holistic approach to travel health and is Accept referrals and interpret risk assessment in 1 resources. Demonstrates knowledge of common travel related able to advise patients with more complex travel unusual or special circumstances. illness and advises travellers accordingly. health needs i.e pregnancy, immunosupression and the elderly travelling to yellow fever endemic regions. Competency 4 Sexual Health Competent Nurse - Level 5 Experienced /proficient Nurse - Level 6 Lead Nurse - Level 7 To demonstrate competence at this level the PN is able to To demonstrate competence at this level the PN fulfils To demonstrate competence at this level the PN points at level 5 and is able to Fulfils points at 5 & 6 and is able to Offer a service to clients around a basic awareness of safe Provide a holistic approach to sexual health according Manage a more complex enhanced sexual health 1 sexual practice to qualifications and experience service in line with local and National policies Give basic advice and appropriate referral on issues covering Undertake a complex risk assessment of sexual health Contribute to local sexual health initiatives 2 STIs including Chlamydia to incorporate local and national recommendations working inter-professionally as necessary eg: with HIV services 3 Signpost to other services Diagnose, manage and treat sexually transmitted diseases or refer appropriately
Competent Nurse - Level 5 Experienced /proficient Nurse - Level 6 Lead Nurse - Level 7 To demonstrate competence at this level the PN is able to To demonstrate competence at this level the PN fulfils points at level 5 and is able to To demonstrate competence at this level the PN Fulfils points at 5 & 6 and is able to 1 Perform a competent risk assessment using up-to-date resources. Demonstrates knowledge of common travel related illness and advises travellers accordingly. Provide a holistic approach to travel health and is able to advise patients with more complex travel health needs i.e pregnancy, immunosupression and the elderly travelling to yellow fever endemic regions. Accept referrals and interpret risk assessment in unusual or special circumstances. Competency 4 Sexual Health Competent Nurse - Level 5 Experienced /proficient Nurse - Level 6 Lead Nurse - Level 7 To demonstrate competence at this level the PN is able to To demonstrate competence at this level the PN fulfils points at level 5 and is able to To demonstrate competence at this level the PN Fulfils points at 5 & 6 and is able to 1 Offer a service to clients around a basic awareness of safe sexual practice Provide a holistic approach to sexual health according to qualifications and experience Manage a more complex enhanced sexual health service in line with local and National policies 2 Give basic advice and appropriate referral on issues covering STIs including Chlamydia Undertake a complex risk assessment of sexual health to incorporate local and national recommendations Contribute to local sexual health initiatives working inter-professionally as necessary eg: with HIV services 3 Signpost to other services Diagnose, manage and treat sexually transmitted diseases or refer appropriately
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