The legal and professional authority to delegate certain medical responsibilities and to supervise the administering of care by other healthcare workers is conferred to registered nurses upon their licensing and registering with the appropriate government and professional entities, which is itself dependent upon the completion of an accredited academic and professional training program in nursing (Meadley 2009; GDU 2011). Enrolled nurses, on the other hand, retain responsibility for their own actions but are only authorized to perform those tasks that are delegated to them by registered nurses, and enrolled nurses due not serve in any supervisory capacity themselves (RCN 2004; Meadley 2009). The strategies for maintaining appropriate delegation methods and practices are relatively simple and straightforward. All healthcare workers should be entirely aware of their position and the level of their authority in regards to deciding care practices and simply by...

As long as proper communication takes place between the nurses and healthcare workers at all levels, so that those responsible for supervision are informed of changes and those responsible for direct care have been given accurate instructions, proper supervision and delegation will persist.
References

GDU. (2011). Enrolled v Register Nurses. Accessed 31 January 2011. http://www.gettingdownunder.com/immigration-advice/43024-enrolled-nurse-vs.-registered-nurse.html

Meadley, L. (2009). Definitions and qualifications for registration as a nurse. Nursing in general practice. Accessed 31 January 2011. http://www.gpnsw.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/760/090511-Definitions-and-qualifications-for-registration-as-a-nurse.pdf

RNC. (2004). The Enrolled or Division 2 Nurse. Royal College of Nursing.