PDRP Nurse Portfolio Assessment Rubric - Expert (Level 4)

NAME OF APPLICANT / NAME OF ASSESSOR
APC / APC
CLINICAL LEADER / NAME OF MODERATOR
Sufficient Evidence has been Provided the Portfolio is Successful
YES / NO / Insufficient Evidence was Provided and the Portfolio requires further evidence to be provided.
YES / NO
STANDARD PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS / PRESENT / COMMENT
Evidence page numbered, sectioned and indexed and presented in a logical and professional manner. / YES / NO
Signed statement of integrity / YES / NO
Letter of support / YES / NO
Curriculum Vitae / YES / NO
Copy of Annual Practising Certificate with any conditions (verified) / YES / NO
Practice Hours (minimum of 450 hours and verified) / YES / NO
Professional Development Record (60 hours over the last three years and verified) / YES / NO
Three reflections of learning from attendance at professional development sessions identified on template / YES / NO / ÿ  One
ÿ  Two
ÿ  Three
Self Assessment against nursing council competencies that clearly identifies a minimum of one example from everyday practice demonstrating practice at the expert level.
Performance Appraisal against nursing council competencies clearly describing how the nurses day to day practice meets each competency at the expert level / YES / NO
The Self Assessment and Appraisal Form clearly identifies a minimum of one piece of practice evidence that demonstrates everyday practice at the expert level. A maximum of three examples of evidence ONLY are sufficient for each competency. / YES / NO
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - EXPERT (LEVEL 4) REQUIREMENTS
Evidence of Level 8 post graduate education relevant to your area of current practice (a verified copy of the certificate or course transcript are required). Post graduate Diploma and Masters Degree meet this requirement. This can be included in the 60 hours of professional development. / YES / NO
One piece of evidence demonstrating contribution to well child specialty knowledge or innovation in well child practice and the change process in quality improvement activities. This needs to be inclusive of a post implementation evaluation. / YES / NO
One piece of evidence describing and reflecting on the learning and/or development of colleagues. / YES / NO
One piece of evidence demonstrating engagement and influence in the wider Plunket service, well child related professional or Plunket organisational activities. Advocacy for well child practice needs to be included. / YES / NO
One piece of evidence demonstrating expert knowledge and application of expert practice to the well child care of a complex family/whānau/.fanau and clinical leadership in case management. / YES / NO

The Expert (Level 4) nurse

§  Guides others to implement culturally safe practice to clients and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

§  Contributes to specialty knowledge.

§  Acts as a role model and leader.

§  Demonstrates innovative practice.

§  Is responsible for clinical learning/development of colleagues.

§  Initiates and guides quality improvement activities.

§  Initiates and guides changes in the practice setting.

§  Is recognised as an expert in their area of practice.

§  Influences at a service, professional or organisational level.

§  Acts as an advocate in the promotion of well child nursing in the health care team.

§  Delivers quality care in unpredictable and challenging situations.

§  Is involved in resource decision making/strategic planning and acts as a leader for well child nursing.

**A teaching session must include learning objectives and evaluation of the session and should have been delivered to more than one person.

DOMAIN 1 : Demonstrate professional responsibility in nursing practice
MET / NOT MET / EVIDENCE FOUND IN / ASSESSOR COMMENTS
1.1 Accepts responsibility for ensuring that his/her practice and conduct meet the standards of the professional, ethical and relevant legislated requirements
1.2 Demonstrates the ability to apply the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi to nursing practice
1.3 Demonstrates accountability for directing, monitoring and evaluating nursing care that is provided by nurse assistants, enrolled nurses and others
1.4 Promotes an environment that enables client safety, independence, quality of life and health
1.5 Practices nursing in a manner that the client determines as being culturally safe
DOMAIN 2 Management of nursing care
MET / NOT MET / EVIDENCE FOUND IN / ASSESSOR COMMENTS
2.1  Provides planned nursing care to achieve identified outcomes
2.2  Undertakes a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment
2.3  Ensures documentation is accurate and maintains confidentiality
2.4  Ensures the client receives explanation of the effects, consequences and alternatives of proposed treatment options
2.5  Acts appropriately to protect self and others when faced with unexpected client responses, confrontation, personal threat or other crisis situations.
2.6  Evaluates clients progress towards expected outcomes in partnership with client
2.7  Provides health education appropriate to the needs of the client within a nursing framework
2.8  Reflects upon and evaluates with peers and experienced nurses the effectiveness of nursing car
2.9  Maintains professional development
DOMAIN 3 : Interpersonal relationships
MET / NOT MET / EVIDENCE FOUND IN / ASSESSOR COMMENTS
3.1  Establishes, maintains and concludes therapeutic interpersonal relationships with clients
3.2  Practices nursing in a negotiated partnership with the client where and when possible
3.3 Communicates effectively with clients and members of the health care team
DOMAIN 4 : Inter professional health care and quality improvement
EVIDENCE FOUND IN / ASSESSOR NOTES
4.1  Collaborate and participates with colleagues and members of the health care team to facilitate and co ordinate care
4.2  Recognises and values the roles and skills of all members of the health care team in the delivery of care
4.3  Participates in quality improvement activities to monitor and improve standards of nursing.
Moderator Comments:
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Name of Moderator Signature of Moderator Date

Details of further evidence required:

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Name of Assessor Signature of Assessor Date

PLUNKET PDRP EXPERT LEVEL 4 ASSESSMENT MARKING RUBRIC. JANUARY 2015 2