NUR5711 Perioperative nursing 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5711 Perioperative 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 NUR5710.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5711
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After NUR5711
No unit lists NUR5711 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M6031 in the Perioperative Nursing specialisation.
Overview
This unit builds on NUR5710 Perioperative Nursing 1 to enable you to further develop knowledge and skills related to specific speciality areas and advanced practice roles. Surgical specialty areas include orthopaedics, neurosurgery, trauma, vascular and cardiothoracic, head and neck, ear nose and throat, endovascular, and paediatric surgery. You will be provided with opportunities to develop knowledge in complex situations drawing on advanced collaboration and communication. You will further develop your knowledge in caring for patients throughout the organ donation process and at end of life in theatre. You will be supported to gain confidence in clinical preceptorship and develop your clinical leadership as you translate your new knowledge into practical workplace change.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Poster presentation (1,500 words)Presentation25%
- Resource development project (1,500 words)Written25%
- Final scheduled assessmentExamination50%
- Clinical skills assessment (Pass/Fail)Work integratedCompetency hurdle-
- Clinical appraisal (Pass/Fail)Work 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
Apply advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, to assess and manage the perioperative patient.
- 2
Analyse patient needs and develop a holistic perioperative nursing care plan.
- 3
Appraise and reflect on current literature to evaluate perioperative nursing practice.
- 4
Apply advanced clinical knowledge and clinical decision-making skills in response to routine and unplanned clinical situations.
- 5
Evaluate and reflect on interdisciplinary communication and nursing leadership in the perioperative environment.
- 6
Analyse the ethical and legal issues related to the care of the perioperative patient.
- 7
Evaluate perianaesthetic and perioperative risk factors, identifying strategies to ensure appropriate and professional nursing care in the specialty fields of surgery.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials49 hours
24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self directed study, including tutorials and online activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Erin Wakefield
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Erin Wakefield
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5711?
You need NUR5710 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is NUR5711 offered?
In 2026, NUR5711 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does NUR5711 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.