Part Competencies to be achieved for entry to Parts 12–15 of the register

Manage oneself, one’s practice, and that of others, in accordance with the UKCC’s Code of professional conduct, recognising one’s own abilities and limitations.

Practise in accordance with an ethical and legal framework which ensures the primacy of patient and client interest and well-being and respects confidentiality.

Practise in a fair and anti-discriminatory way, acknowledging the differences in beliefs and cultural practices of individuals or groups.

Engage in, develop and disengage from therapeutic relationships through the use of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.

Create and utilise opportunities to promote the health and well-being of patients, clients and groups.

Undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients, clients and communities.

Formulate and document a plan of nursing care, where possible in partnership with patients, clients, their carers and family and friends, within a framework of informed consent.

Based on the best available evidence, apply knowledge and an appropriate repertoire of skills indicative of safe nursing practice.

Provide a rationale for the nursing care delivered which takes account of social, cultural, spiritual, legal, political and economic influences.

Evaluate and document the outcomes of nursing and other interventions.

Demonstrate sound clinical judgement across a range of differing professional and care delivery contexts.

Contribute to public protection by creating and maintaining a safe environment of care through the use of quality assurance and risk management strategies.

Demonstrate knowledge of effective inter-professional working practices which respect and utilise the contributions of members of the health and social care team.

Delegate duties to others, as appropriate, ensuring that they are supervised and monitored.

Demonstrate key skills.

Demonstrate a commitment to the need for continuing professional development and personal supervision activities in order to enhance knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed for safe and effective nursing practice.

Enhance the professional development and safe practice of others through peer support, leadership, supervision and teaching.