Core Module Information
Module title: Leadership & Innovation in Nursing Practice

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: NUR09729
Module leader: Gail Norris
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module will introduce you to the key drivers for effective leadership within the healthcare service. You will explore the characteristics and qualities associated with leadership, change management and quality improvement. You will select a range of strategies and methods for managing change and quality improvement with the aim of improving the quality and delivery of your service. Topics you will cover will include: leadership theory, clinical governance and quality improvement, change management strategies, partnership working and leading teams through change.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically explore the changing healthcare context nationally in Singapore and globally in relation to healthcare delivery.

LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of behaviours and roles associated with effective leadership styles to facilitate change in practice.

LO3: Critically evaluate different types of evidence that inform an understanding of leadership, change management and service improvement.

LO4: Apply a change management strategy that leads to an improvement in the quality of care.

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