University of Liverpool – Department of Nursing

Clinical Nursing Skills Inventory

This inventory forms an important part of your Portfolio of Education, and is to guide and record your acquisition of clinical skills throughout your studies. This
inventory will help you maintain a record of the skills you have acquired during clinical placements, together with the procedures in which you have participated. It can
be used to help focus discussion with your academic tutor, your clinical mentor and the University Teachers of Clinical Skills and so help identify future learning
needs.
Guidelines
 The inventory identifies nursing skills and the level of development expected in the Common Foundation programme and the Adult Branch programme. Some
skills may require further development before you achieve full competence and you should expect to consolidate these post-registration.
 The inventory forms part of the evidence of achievement that you will use to demonstrate to your mentor how you are meeting the competency standards during
your placement.
 You will find it helpful to review this inventory prior to, and following clinical placements and identify, with the help of your clinical mentor, the opportunities
available for clinical skills development during the placement, and those skills to be focused on during your next experience.
 The student can use the inventory to identify skills/procedures that s/he has not observed or practiced, enabling the student to negotiate suitable experiences in
order to become competent in these skills and procedures.
 It is expected that you will review the inventory on completion of each clinical module with your academic tutor, and using the key given below, record the
appropriate level of skills acquisition. You should date and initial each completed entry.
 If you feel you require further support to reach the expected level of skills acquisition then you should contact the University Teachers of Clinical Skills, and/ or your
academic tutor.
 Please use the reflection section of your portfolio to record any particular aspect of the clinical skill experience which was important to you and which may help you
to identify future learning needs.

Key - Clinical Skills Acquisition Level

NOVICE BEGINNER COMPETENT PROFICIENT
(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)

Can undertake skill/activity in a safe and

Have practiced the skill under Can undertake the activity/skill effective manner. Can also demonstrate,
Have observed the skill/activity the supervision of a competent independently and in a safe supervise, teach and support a learner in
practitioner and effective manner the activity and development of this
particular skill/nursing activity
Colour Key
Common Adult Branch Post Registration
Foundation
Clinical Skill Domain: Section A Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
A) Communication: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in effective and sensitive communication with patients and
significant others
A.1 Effective use of verbal communication to form Student: Student: Student: Student:
relationships with patients, relatives and nursing
team Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:

A.2 Liases effectively with members of Student: Student: Student: Student:

Professional team i.e referrals, information
management Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
A.3 Effectively communicates during difficult Student: Student: Student: Student:
situations ie breaking bad news, anxious patient,
confused patient Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
A.4 effectively uses a range of communication Student: Student: Student: Student:
skills to deal with challenging behaviour
i.e de ecalation strategies Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
A.5 Gains consent from patient prior to carrying Student: Student: Student: Student:
out nursing care interventions
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
A.6 Communicate appropriate and relevant Student: Student: Student: Student:
information to patients /relatives,
Ie telephone queries, information leaflets, refer to Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
other practitioners Date: Date: Date: Date:
A.7 Effective use of eye contact Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
A.8 Effective and appropriate touch in aiding Student: Student: Student: Student:
communication.
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
A.9 Effective use of space in aiding Student: Student: Student: Student:
communication.
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
A.10 Uses appropriate forms of address for Student: Student: Student: Student:
patients and their relatives
 Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:

A.11 Ensures effective written communication i.e. Student: Student: Student: Student:
patients nursing care plan
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
Clinical Skill Domain: Section A Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
A) Communication: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in effective and sensitive communication with patients and
significant others
A.12 Ensures effective oral communication to Student: Student: Student: Student:
promote continuity of patient care, i.e., handover,
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
A.13 identifies and responds to differing cultural Student: Student: Student: Student:
needs, i.e., language, translator
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:

Clinical Skill Domain: Section B Novice Beginner Competent Proficient

(Observed) (Directly Supervised)) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
B) Health & Safety: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in providing a safe care environment

B.1 Assessment and organisation of a safe Student: Student: Student: Student:

environment
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
B.2 Complete risk assessments to reflect patient Student: Student: Student: Student:
conditions, i.e., moving and handling,
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
B.3 Individual patient safety to balance safe Student: Student: Student: Student:
observation and privacy
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
B.4 Safe custody of patients property Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
B.5 Be familiar with a range of manual handling Student: Student: Student: Student:
equipment:
- Hoists Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
- Sliding sheets Date: Date: Date: Date:
- PAT slides
- Repositioning beds
- Other
Clinical Skill Domain: Section C Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(cont/d) (Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
C) Health Promotion: Successful completion of the following activities will promote the role of the student as a promoter of health

C.1 Provide appropriate and relevant health Student: Student: Student: Student:
promotion opportunities for patients/ clients, giving
advice on maintaining health Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
C.2 Provide opportunities for patients/ clients to Student: Student: Student: Student:
have control over their own health care
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:

Clinical Skills Domain: Section D Novice Beginner Competent Proficient

(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)

D) Mobility: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in meeting and maximizing a patient’s mobility needs

D.1 Assessment of patient mobility to reflect Student: Student: Student: Student:

current patient conditions
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:

D.2 Promote patient mobility using various aids Student: Student: Student: Student:
Eg crutches, walking frames, walking sticks
Wheelchairs Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
D.3 Be familiar with care of patient with a: Student: Student: Student: Student:
- Temporary splint
- Plaster cast Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
- Traction
Date: Date: Date: Date:
D.4 Demonstrates preventions strategies for Student: Student: Student: Student:
complications associated with immobility
e.g. active/passive limb / chest exercises, Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
D.5 Assessment of pressure area risk Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
D.6 Demonstrates preventative measures in the Student: Student: Student: Student:
care of patents at risk:
-Selection of appropriate pressure relieving / Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
redistributing equipment
-Regular observation of skin Date: Date: Date: Date:
 -Repositioning regime
-Other

Clinical Domain: Section E Novice Beginner Competent Proficient

(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
E) Personal Hygiene: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in meeting the personal hygiene needs of patients

E.1 Assesses patient’s self-care abilities Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
E.2 Assists bathing/ showering patients Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
E.3 Undertaking a bed bath for a patient Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
E.4 Undertaking Mouth/Denture Care Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
E.5 Assisting patients with their prosthetic devices Student: Student: Student: Student:
i.e. glasses, hearing aids, false limbs
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
E.6 Hair care Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
E.7 Foot care Student: Student: Student: Student:
i.e. toenail trimming
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
E.8 Skin care Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
E.9 Eye Care Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
E.10 Responding to cultural needs/differences in Student: Student: Student: Student:
hygiene
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
Clinical Skills Domain: Section F Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)

F) Elimination: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in promoting and meeting the elimination needs of patients

F.1 Ensures patients privacy and dignity during Student: Student: Student: Student:
toileting
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
F.2 Enables patients to use bed pan/urinals safely Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
F.3 Enables patients to use commodes safely Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
F.4 Administration of enemas and suppositories, Student: Student: Student: Student:
as prescribed
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
F.5 Meets the needs of patients with a stoma Student: Student: Student: Student:
i.e. ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
F.6 Care of patient with urinary catheter Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
F.7 Insertion of catheter: Student: Student: Student: Student:
- male (as per local trust policy)
- female Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
F.8 Drainage of urinary catheter bag: Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
F.9 Removal of urine catheter Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
Clinical Skills Domain: Section G Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
G) Nutrition and Hydration: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in meeting and ensuring a patient’s nutritional needs

G.1 Assesses appropriate nutritional needs Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:

G.2 Assists in feeding patients Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
G.3 Assesses requirements for special dietary Student: Student: Student: Student:
needs
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
G.4 Advises patients on the selection of a suitable Student: Student: Student: Student:
diet
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
G.5 Use of food /diet record sheet Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
G.6 Insertion of a naso-gastric tube Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
G.7 Administers nutrition via a naso-gastric tube Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
G.8 Aspiration of naso-gastric tube Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
G.9 Cares for gastrostomy site Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
Clinical Skills Domain: Section G Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(cont/d) (Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
G) Nutrition and Hydration: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in meeting and ensuring a patient’s nutritional needs

G.10 Administers nutrition via gastrostomy Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
G.11 Uses electronic devices to deliver and Student: Student: Student: Student:
monitor continuous gastric feeds
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
G.12 Cares for the patient requiring modified or Student: Student: Student: Student:
Total Parental Nutrition (TPN)
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:

Clinical Skills Domain: Section H Novice Beginner Competent Proficient

(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
H) Clinical Observations: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in using clinical observations to monitor and respond to
changes in a patient’s condition

H.1 Accurately recording blood pressure : - Student: Student: Student: Student:

- Manually
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.2 Accurately recording blood pressure by: - Student: Student: Student: Student:
- Electronic device
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.3 Blood glucose monitoring by electronic device Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.4 Central venous pressure monitoring and Student: Student: Student: Student:
recording
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.5 Electro Cardio Graph Student: Student: Student: Student:
Cardiac monitoring
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.6 Fluid balance measurements Student: Student: Student: Student:
 - Inputs
- Outputs Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
Clinical Skills Domain: Section H Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(cont/d) (Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
H) Clinical Observations: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in using clinical observations to monitor and respond to
changes in a patient’s condition
H.7 Neurological observations Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.8 Pulse – palpation of a pulse at a variety of Student: Student: Student: Student:
anatomical sites
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.9 Pulse Oximetry Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.10 Respiration Student: Student: Student: Student:
- Rate
- Volume Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
- Peak flow Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.11 Temperature monitoring at various Student: Student: Student: Student:
anatomical sites,
- Oral
- Axilla Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
- Tympanic Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.12 Routine urinalysis Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.13 Collection of Student: Student: Student: Student:
- Mid-stream specimen of Urine
- Catheter specimen of urine Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
- Faeces specimen Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.14 Venepuncture Student: Student: Student: Student:
**
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
H.15 Weight and height measurements Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:

** 3rd year only

Clinical Skill Domain: Section I Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
I) Clinical Interventions/ Emergencies: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in responding to emergency situations

I.1 Basic life support sequence Student: Student: Student: Student:

( if opportunity arises )
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
I.2 Effective checking, maintaining and assembling Student: Student: Student: Student:
resuscitation equipment
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
I.3 Summoning assistance in the event of an Student: Student: Student: Student:
emergency situation
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
I.4 Oropharyngeal suction technique Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
I.5 Tracheostomy suction technique Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:

Clinical Skill Domain: Section J Novice Beginner Competent Proficient

(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
J) Administration of Medicines: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in safe and effective administration of medicines

J.1 Safe storage and dispensing of medication Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
J.2 Safe storage and dispensing of controlled Student: Student: Student: Student:
drugs
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
J.3 Correct calculation of drug dosages Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
J.4 Ensures medications are given correctly in Student: Student: Student: Student:
accordance with trust guidelines, national policy
and the law Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
Clinical Skill Domain: Section J Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(cont/d) (Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
J) Administration of Medicines: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in safe and effective administration of medicines

J.5 Administers oral medicines Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
J.6 Administers intra muscular injections Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
J.7 Administers subcutaneous injection Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
J.8 Administers topical medications Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
J.9 Administers medication via a nebuliser Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
J.10 Administers medication via an inhaler Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
J.11 Administers medications via rectal route. Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
J.12 Administers oxygen therapy safely via Student: Student: Student: Student:
- Mask,
- Nasal cannula, Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
- Humidification Date: Date: Date: Date:
J.13 Administration of intravenous fluids via an Student: Student: Student: Student:
infusion
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
J.14 administration of intravenous fluids via bolus Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
Clinical Skill Domain: Section K Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
K) Control of infection: Successful completion of the following activities will promote effective control of infection

K.1 Hand washing and drying techniques Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
K.2 Safe handling and disposal of infected Student: Student: Student: Student:
material e.g. use of gloves and aprons
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
K.3 safe disposal of waste in clinical area i.e. Student: Student: Student: Student:
black bags, yellow bags
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
K.4 Safe collection and transportation of clinical Student: Student: Student: Student:
specimens
- blood - sputum
- urine - faeces Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
- human tissue Date: Date: Date: Date:
K.5 Safe handling and disposal of body fluids Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
K.6 Isolation nursing: Student: Student: Student: Student:
- barrier nursing
- reverse barrier nursing Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
K.7 Safe handling and disposal of sharps Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
K.8 Demonstration of aseptic technique to policy Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
Clinical Skill Domain: Section L Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
L) Intravenous Care: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in ensuring safe care of a patient with an intravenous device

L.1 Caring for a patient with a intravenous cannula Student: Student: Student: Student:
- connecting
- disconnecting Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
- redressing Date: Date: Date: Date:
- documentation
L.2 Preparing an intravenous infusion Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
L.3 Setting flow / drop rate according to Student: Student: Student: Student:
prescription
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
L.4 Monitoring and recording of intravenous Student: Student: Student: Student:
infusion
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
L.5 Using an mechanical intravenous pump device Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
L.6 Changing an infusion bag Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
L.7 Removal and disposal of an intravenous Student: Student: Student: Student:
cannula
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
L.8 Preparation for a blood transfusion Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
L.9 Monitoring patients receiving a blood Student: Student: Student: Student:
transfusion
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:

L.10 Disposal of blood transfusion pack and Student: Student: Student: Student:
infusion set.

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
Clinical Skill Domain: Section L Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(cont/d) (Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
L) Intravenous Care: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in ensuring safe care of a patient with an indwelling
intravenous device requiring intravenous medications/fluid
L.11 Care of central venous line insertion site Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
L.12 Removal of central venous line Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:

Clinical Skill Domain: Section M Novice Beginner Competent Proficient

(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
M) Patients undergoing investigations/ surgery: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in meeting the needs of patients
undergoing surgery/investigations
M.1 Promotes the patients rights and ability to Student: Student: Student: Student:
make informed consent
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
M.2 Provides the patient with relevant information Student: Student: Student: Student:
relating to their condition
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
M.3.Complete pre operative /procedure checks as Student: Student: Student: Student:
per list
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
Clinical Skill Domain: Section N Novice Beginner Competent Proficient
(Observed) (Directly Supervised) (Indirect Supervision) (Regularly Practiced)
N) Wound Care: Successful completion of the following activities will promote competence in ensuring safe and effective wound care

N.1 Completes and documents a wound Student: Student: Student: Student:

assessment
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
N.2 Changing a wound drainage bottle Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
N.3 Removal of sutures/clips Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
N.5 Removal of wound drain. Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:
N.6 Removal and application of appropriate Student: Student: Student: Student:
wound dressing using aseptic principles
Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:
Date: Date: Date: Date:
N.7 Take a wound swab Student: Student: Student: Student:

Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse: Registered Nurse:

Date: Date: Date: Date:

Essential Clinical Skills Updates Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

(insert date of update)
Basic Life Support (Adults and Children) Adult only Adult only

Manual Handling

Fire and Safety