Assessment title: Assignment 1 Leadership and Management
Alignment with learning outcome(s): This assessment aligns with the following learning outcomes: 1. Analyse extant theories of leadership and...

Assessment title: Assignment 1 Leadership and Management
Alignment with learning outcome(s): This assessment aligns with the following learning outcomes: 1. Analyse extant theories of leadership and management
 2. Compare and contrast concepts of leadership and management
 3. Critically analyse the impact of the theoretical concepts of leadership and management to quality patient outcomes Details of task:
 The following statements reflect 3 key requirements of the nurse unit manager role 1. Lead, direct and co-ordinate care in the ward/unit 2. Inspire and support others to achieve their potential
 3. Monitor and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors (ref: New South Wales Health (May 2010) A conceptual framework: The Nursing/Midwifery unit manager role. retrieved from: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing /projects/Documents/updated-conceptual.pdf) Discuss how a nurse unit manager can utilise his/her knowledge of contemporary leadership and management theory; and the concepts of clinical governance and patient safety to aid in the fulfilment of these 3 key role requirements.