Professional Standards

In 2017, we published National Standards (PDF) for Practice of Maternal, Child and Family Heath Nurses in Australia. These standards recognise the unique qualities of practice in each jurisdiction and the historical work undertaken by the jurisdictions in maintaining quality and safety in practice.

Standard 1:

A maternal, child and family health nurse thinks critically, develops and analyses maternal, child and family nursing practice.

Standard 2:

A maternal, child and family health nurse engages in therapeutic and professional relationships.

Standard 3:

A maternal, child and family health nurse maintains capacity for maternal, child and family health nursing practice and engages in lifelong learning.

Standard 4:

A maternal, Child and Family Health Nurse comprehensively conducts maternal, child and family nursing assessments.

Standard 5:

A maternal, child and family health nurse develops a plan for nursing practice that promotes maternal, child and family health and wellbeing.

Standard 6:

A maternal, child and family health nurse provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality maternal, child and family health nursing practice.

Standard 7:

A maternal, child and family health nurse evaluates maternal, child and family outcomes to inform nursing practice.