Scope of Practice

Question 0

Individual Scope of Practice

Answer 0

The scope of an individual’s scope of practice is influenced by the:

• Context in which they practice
• Client’s health needs
• Levels of competence, education & qualifications of the individual nurse or Midwife

Question 1

Scope of Practice

Answer 1

The scope of Nursing & Midwifery practice is that with nurses and Midwives are educated, competent and authorised to perform.

Question 2

Midwifery Scope of Practice

Answer 2

• Midwives provide care to healthy, ‘low risk’ women and babies throughout the continuum of childbirth
• Midwives need to be aware of when the care of the woman and family falls outside their ‘scope of practice’
• ACM Guidelines for referral provide guidance on when it is appropriate to consult with or refer care to another health professional
• midwives who work outside their scope of practice can be subject to a notification to AHPRA for investigation into their professionalism. The outcome of this may be de-registration if a Midwife is found to be practicing in an unsafe manner.