Graduate attributes

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• Bachelor of Nursing

  • Person centred care: the ability to plan and provide care that is respectful of each individuals' needs, values and life experiences.
  • Professional disposition: the embodiment of a professional disposition committed to ethical, equitable and legal nursing practice.
  • Communication and collaboration: the ability to communicate and collaborate safely, compassionately and respectfully.
  • Evidence-based practice: the ability to provide patient centered care premised on the best available evidence.
  • Indigenous cultural respect: professional cultural competence that contributes to the health and well-being of Indigenous Australians, inclusive of their physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being.
  • Critical thinking: the intellectual capacity to use theoretical knowledge to address complex and non-routine clinical issues.
  • Professional competence: the knowledge and skills required for safe and effective patient care.
    

• Bachelor of Midwifery

  • Woman centred and professional competence: excellence in safe, woman-centred care. 
  • Collaborative: partnering with women, families and teams.
  • Resilient: thriving in complexity through reflection and resilience.
  • Socially responsible: leading equitable and inclusive care.
  • Professionally engaged: driving improvement through learning and leadership.
  • Professionally capable: practising with cultural safety and respect.