Course overview
In this course students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to develop leadership and/or management roles in nursing, midwifery and health services. Theories of leadership and management and their application to nursing, midwifery and health services; emotional intelligence; building resilience; creating influence; change management (leading and building multi disciplinary teams); organisational development, nursing and multi-disciplinary staff development, mentoring staff; performance management; managing staff; resource management.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically analyse leadership styles and management processes in nursing and midwifery context.
- Apply theories and principles of leadership to progress nursing and midwifery models of care.
- Differentiate between leadership and management.
- Explain how leadership development and leadership skills are used to build high performing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Discuss the key challenges for leadership in contemporary health systems.
- Design an approach to leadership that could result in successful transformation in the workplace.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 59401
Section 01CE
Size 50
Available 50
Online
Class number 59402
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 28
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