Common use of CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK Clause in Contracts

CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK. 4.9.1 DH will consult with the ANMF to develop a Capability Development Framework for nursing and midwifery within 6 months of the date of approval of the Agreement by the IRCSA. The Framework will outline the capabilities required by the nursing and midwifery workforce and the gaps between actual and required capabilities to be addressed by education and training. 4.9.2 The Capability Development Framework will include: • Guidelines for development at all classification levels of nursing/midwifery; • Learning support for nurses and midwives seeking advanced practice roles (including Enrolled Nurses), newly developed roles, primary health care and chronic disease management roles, and Nurse Practitioner roles; • Consideration of equity of access for nursing and midwifery staff working in country areas and/or community settings, role changes arising from changes to health service delineation, opportunities for individuals to develop within and across career paths and workforce development requirements.