Self Directed Learning Package - University of Queensland

61 • Self Directed Learning Package - Advanced Registered & Enrolled NurseSDLP-2Self-directed learningpackage: AdvancedRegistered &Enrolled NurseWelcome to this advanced learning package about providing apalliative approach to residents in residential aged care facilities(RACFs). Completion of this SDLP including the quiz attracts 3+hours of professional development points. This package is partof the PA Toolkit. If you require more information to help youwork through this package, the three modules of the PA Toolkitprovide additional information.Aims of this learning packageThe aim of this learning package is to provide nurses withadvanced knowledge and skills to provide a palliative approachin residential aged care facilities (RACFs).Learning objectives:After working through this package you will be able to:• Support and assist residents, family members and RACF staffin the advance care planning process.• Describe how you can contribute to the planning, facilitationand follow-up of a palliative care case conference.• Identify common clinical problems, provide relevant carewithin your scope of practice and report them to a GP asneeded.• Understand the benefits of an end of life care pathwayand your role as a senior nurse during the final week of aresident’s life.Pre-requisitesIt is a pre-requisite that you have completed the introductorySDLP for nurses.What do I have to do?You will be asked at specific times to watch two DVDs:• “Suiting the needs” (produced by Palliative Care Australia)• “All on the same page” (developed specifically for this toolkit).