Leadership and Management NURS6623

NURS6623: Leadership and Management in Practice

SYLLABUS Course Content The course adopts a reflective and problem based approach to learning about: Self-reflection and self-critique Leadership and management theory and practice Situational analysis and strategies to resolve leadership challenges Leadership and management theory and practice Effective communication skills and relationship management Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership/Services Managing people, particularly difficult people in the workplace Building effective disciplinary and interprofessional teams Leadership/Management practice development Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Critically appraise and evaluate your own and others leadership/management strengths and areas for development 2. Analyse and evaluate leadership and management theories and styles 3. Identify and analyse leadership and management situational challenges in the context of health care delivery and or patient outcomes 4. Research and critically analyse and apply strategies through which challenges might be addressed 5. Critically evaluate a range of people management strategies with a focus on managing NURS6623: Leadership and Management in Practice Callaghan and Online Trimester 1 - 2025 Page 3 of 8 difficult people 6. Enhance knowledge about the principles of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisational leadership (within and outside government services) to consult with or to broker health related services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 7. Utilise practice leadership and management practice development to advance patient/woman-centred/professional outcomes

Assessment 2 - Written Assignment Assessment Type Written Assignment Purpose The purpose of this assessment task is to consolidate the information that you have learnt concerning leadership and management and conduct a situational analysis with a focus on course learning outcomes 1-7 Description Within this assessment, you will have the opportunity to provide an exploration of data associated with a Situational Analysis (this can be based on Assessment 1 or a new situation) along with the exploration of potential solutions. You will then be asked to make NURS6623: Leadership and Management in Practice Callaghan and Online Trimester 1 - 2025 Page 6 of 8 recommendations appropriate to the situation and your work setting. This assignment is to be presented in the form of a report, using these headings: Title for your report Introduction: The introduction includes a brief outline of the situation and the SMART goal (this is to remind the reader of the situation). The introduction should outline the focus of your report Methodology and Findings: Provide information on the situational analysis methodology used and a detailed exploration of the findings (expanding on the significant challenges that exist) using literature to support your discussion. This section should also consider who would be part of the consultation, including stakeholders, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services/liaison officers in relation to the situation. In general, consider what are the important aspects of cultural competence required in the leadership and management context. The above discussion should be evidence-based and include data (deidentified), consultation, and contemporary high-quality literature that examines the situation. Recommendations for action: Provide at least 3 recommendations. The recommendations should be supported by the findings from evidence-based literature. The recommendations should be succinct, action statements and indicate who should be responsible and a timeframe for commencement or completion and outline any risks and risk mitigation strategies. Recommendations should be listed and numbered in sequence of implementation. References: using APA 7th style Weighting 50%