Apply contemporary knowledge from different sources and the best available evidence for professional decision-making and during practice

Apply critical and reflective thinking skills, as well as a systems approach to problem-solving and professional decision-making

Demonstrate the ability to translate and use meaningful research findings

Engage in effective ethical decision-making with respect to own practice area (e.g. clinical, education, leadership and management), or where ethical issues affect the broader health care team

Maintain confidentiality as necessary. Communicate clear, consistent and accurate information verbally, in written or electronic forms and in a manner sensitive to the context

Use advanced communication and interpersonal skills in professional work

Work collaboratively with other professionals in health care to enhance the quality practice and services offered

Articulate, promote and advocate for nursing professional development in general and the specialist role in particular, in the clinical, political and professional contexts

Contribute to knowledge and practice through identifying and conducting supervised research

Demonstrate leadership and management (planning, organizing, collaboration, delegation, problem-solving, human and material resources etc.) and policy development skills​