Competency Framework for Primary Care Network Nurses and Primary Care Coordinators

In the rapidly evolving landscape of primary care, the roles of nurses and primary care coordinators (PCCs) are pivotal in delivering holistic and coordinated patient-centred services.

A Nursing Committee was set up under the Primary Care Network (PCN) Council to develop a competency framework to support the continuous professional development of nurses and PCCs employed under PCNs and ensure they are well-prepared to meet the diverse needs of the patients in the primary care setting.

The framework not only sets the foundation for high-quality patient care but also promotes team-based care and professional growth. PCNs are encouraged to utilise the framework as a reference and modify to ensure relevance in their setting.

Overview of the Competency Framework

The competency framework serves to map out the standards required for PCN nurses and PCCs across the listed key competency elements that are highly relevant for them.

Read in conjunction with the Community Nursing Competency Framework (CNCF), this framework provides a platform for PCN nurses and PCCs to understand their competencies in terms of requisite knowledge and abilities.

It supports PCN nurses and PCCs in their professional developmental needs by serving as an objective tool to identify their competency gaps and provide guidance on the required training and education to bridge the identified gaps.

The framework also comprises Job Role Profile (JRP) samples to provide reference for PCNs designing Job Descriptions (JDs) for potential new hires.

You may download the competency framework here [PDF, 1.13 MB].