Criterion 1: A leadership style appropriate for the clinical environment is identified, analysed and
Criterion 1: A leadership style appropriate for the clinical environment is identified, analysed and
justified.
Criterion 2: An analysis of the impact of clinical leadership on patient outcomes, the work environment and workforce behaviours is evident.
Criterion 3: A comprehensive discussion surrounding the challenges to effective clinical leadership is provided.
Criterion 4: Structure, presentation and clarity of expression:
Submission as per Task Instructions; logical organisation of ideas and writing; spelling, grammar and punctuation accurate; clear and concise introduction and conclusion.
Criterion 5: Application of the principles and practices of academic writing and referencing in the style appropriate to the discipline. Ethical use of intellectual property.
ASSESSMENT TASK 1
Course Code & Title Leadership in Clinical Practice
Assessment Product Essay
Individual / Group Individual
Length 2,000 words (+/- 10%)
Grading Scale Standard Grading (GRD): HD, DN, CR, PS, FL
Learning Outcomes All learning outcomes will be assessed
Weighting 20% of overall course grade
Submission Assignment Submission via Canvas/Turnitin link
Due By 13:00hrs, 14th August (Week 4)
Goal
Through completion of this assessment task, you will provide a critical analysis of clinical leadership approach/es within a specific healthcare context.
Format / Instructions
From your reading of the relevant literature, you will select a leadership style/approach that embodies effective clinical leadership within your clinical healthcare environment.
Then, write an essay (including an introduction and conclusion paragraph) through which you:
Provide a descriptive narrative of the clinical environment in which you are employed (e.g. aged care, cardiac ward, emergency department, public health).
Identify, critically analyse and justify which leadership approach may be appropriate for your clinical environment.
Discuss and provide clinical examples of the expected impacts/influence of this leadership style on patient outcomes, the work environment and workforce behaviours.
Discuss challenges that may impact the use of this leadership style and practice on leadership approach and practices.
Academic Writing / Referencing
While this paper is not a traditional argument-oriented essay, it should include an introductory paragraph to provide an overview for the reader as well as a concluding paragraph to summarise and close it.
Your writing and ideas should be supported by appropriate reference to the literature (ie. drawing from your readings); at minimum, a reference list of between fifteen (15) to twenty (20) sources would be expected for this paper. The required referencing style is APA 7 a library resource is available at:
The use of either first-person or third-person writing is acceptable for this submission, so long as this is consistent throughout.
Feedback
Individual feedback for this task will be provided via criteria-referenced assessment rubric (below), and this should be used as formative feedback for completion of any subsequent summative assessment.
