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NUR5701 · Paediatric nursing 1
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 5School of Nursing and Midwifery
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Paediatric nursing requires specialised skills and understanding of paediatric pathophysiology, assessment, management and care. This unit introduces you to advanced paediatric nursing principles and practice. You will utilise knowledge related to pathophysiology and the factors affecting healthcare of children and young people to develop skills needed to provide patient and family-centred care. Key factors associated with providing evidence-based care to paediatric patients and their families across their journey from initial presentation to recovery will be explored. Your study will include paediatric assessment, critical evaluation of care and management of paediatric patients, family centred care, and the integral role of communication in engaging children, young people and their families. Examination of the role of nurses in different contexts and settings, including the crucial role of communication and teamwork for effective functioning of the interdisciplinary team will also be explored.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Flexible (FLEXIBLE) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quiz (30 mins x 1,000 word equivalent) | Quiz / Test | 10% | — |
| 2 | Case study analysis (3,000 words equivalent) | Written | 45% | — |
| 3 | Final Scheduled Assessment (Examination) (2 hours and 10 mins examination) | Examination | 45% | — |
| 4 | Clinical skill assessment (Pass/Fail) | Demonstration | — | Competency |
| 5 | Clinical performance appraisal (Pass/Fail) | Work integrated | — | Competency |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Analyse the social, cultural, and environmental factors influencing the health and well-being of children, young people and families.
- Differentiate the underlying pathophysiological process, aetiology and clinical manifestations related to common paediatric presentations.
- Apply a systematic approach to the assessment of children and young people that incorporates growth, development, anatomical and physiological differences.
- Utilise assessment findings to prioritise developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families.
- Formulate evidence-based family centred care plans for the child and young person.
- Utilise advanced clinical decision making to prioritise nursing management of children’s and family’s complex healthcare needs.
- Critically evaluate nursing management of children and young people across a range of paediatric presentations.
- Apply the principles of paediatric pharmacology to the safe administration of medication to children and young people
- Evaluate strategies that will improve the quality of care in paediatric nursing environments.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of communication skills used to holistically engage with children, young people and their families.
- Apply effective teamwork and communication strategies when engaging with the interdisciplinary team.
Workload
24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials and online activities. Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 56 hours |
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