Skill set Outline
Information current as of
11/09/2026 12:05 PM AWST
11/09/2026 12:05 PM AWST
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Enrolled Nurse Renal Health Care Skill Set
Enrolled Nurse Renal Health Care Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00070
HLTSS00070
State Code
AE572
AE572
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
30/04/2021
Current Release Date
25/11/2022
Current Release Number
3.00
Approved Date
18/11/2021
Nominal Hours
440
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 25/11/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 02/07/2021 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 1.00 | 30/04/2021 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set provides skills for the support and management of people with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease.
Application of this skill set in nursing practice is only appropriate where the enrolled nurse is under supervision of a relevant health professional and working as a member of the health care team.
Application of this skill set in nursing practice is only appropriate where the enrolled nurse is under supervision of a relevant health professional and working as a member of the health care team.
Pathway Information
These units may provide credit towards the HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
To be eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse and to practice in Australia, each applicant must complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved as ‘an approved program of study’ by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards.
For more detail visit https://www.ahpra.gov.au.
No other licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
For more detail visit https://www.ahpra.gov.au.
No other licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for enrolled nurses who have existing experience and qualifications in health sector roles and are seeking to broaden their skills.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the HLT Health Training Package meet industry requirements for enrolled nurses specialising in renal care in a community care or health care environment.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI95 | HLTENN040 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy | 250 | Unit of competency |
| ODI56 | HLTRNL004 | Apply renal replacement therapy | 140 | Unit of competency |
| ODI57 | HLTRNL003 | Contribute to the nursing care of a person with renal impairment | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD309 | HLTSS00062 | Enrolled Nurse - Renal Health Care Skill Set | Skill set |