Credentialing and Defining Scope of Clinical Practice for Nursing Roles Policy
Version 1.1 approved 08 May 2024
The Credentialing and Defining Scope of Clinical Practice for Nursing Roles Policy (PDF 300KB) sets out the mandatory requirements in relation to credentialing and authorisation of nurses with an advanced and extended scope of clinical practice to work in their specific scope of clinical practice.
This policy supports the delivery of quality health care and safe nursing practices and aligns with the SA Health Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Directions 2023-2026.
Applicability
This policy applies to all employees and contracted staff of SA Health; that is all employees and contracted staff of the Department for Health and Wellbeing (DHW), Local Health Networks (LHNs) including state-wide services aligned with those Networks and SA Ambulance Service (SAAS).