NUR5017 Cancer nursing 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5017 Cancer nursing 2 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs NUR5016.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5017
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After NUR5017
No unit lists NUR5017 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M6031 in the Cancer nursing specialisation.
You must have approval from your employer who is an agreed partner health service. The agreed partner health service will provide a clinical nurse educator to undertake clinical assessments.
You must be employed in a cancer care clinical area as a Registered Nurse at a minimum 0.6EFT.
Overview
This unit builds upon the foundations established in unit NUR5016 and extends your knowledge of advanced cancer nursing care using an evidence-based approach.
This unit will prepare you to provide advanced care to cancer patients, symptom management and end of life care.
The role of the specialist cancer nurse in the multidisciplinary team is examined including clinical leadership.
You will learn about effective communication and therapeutic relationships with patient groups and families.
This unit will cover topics such as cancer nursing for diverse communities and priority populations and transitions in care for people living with cancer.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Report - critical review (2,500 words)Written50%
- Essay critical analysis (3,000 words)Written50%
- Clinical performance appraisalWork integratedCompetency hurdle-
- Clinical competenciesWork integratedCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Perform clinically at a minimum required standard, in accordance with the National Cancer Nursing Education Project (EdCaN) ANMC Competency Standards for Registered Nurses – cancer control
- 2
Analyse the determinants of health impacting people affected by cancer including priority populations and diverse communities
- 3
Apply complex care planning and ongoing requirements for people with cancer
- 4
Critically appraise multidisciplinary team communication and team leadership in cancer care
- 5
Plan effective transitions in care across different care programs and settings for people with cancer
- 6
Evaluate symptom management in palliative and end of life care for patients and families
- 7
Analyse legal and ethical issues in palliative and end of life care for people living with cancer
- 8
Communicate knowledge and skills associated with the care of people with cancer to others in a professional and empathetic manner
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials42 hours
12 credit point unit = 288 total hours per semester
24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed study, including workshops and online activities
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Jason Dakin
- Chief Examiners
- Jason Dakin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5017?
You need NUR5016 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is NUR5017 offered?
In 2026, NUR5017 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is NUR5017?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUR5017 have an exam?
No. NUR5017 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.