ncah issue 01 2012
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Your guide to the best in careers and training in Nursing and Allied HealthTRANSCRIPT
www.ncah.com.auNursing Careers Allied Health - Issue 01
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Issue 116/01/12
fortnightly
New Year, New Career!
Philippines agency investigates Australian nursing jobs
Nurse-led walk in centres could expand in ACT
Funding boost for nurse practitioners
Queensland Health announces new chief nurse
Hot JobsTheatre RNs - All StatesNUMs - NSW HospitalsMidwives - All StatesICU RNs - Northern Territory & SydneyED RNs - Contracts Available All StatesRemote Areas Nurses - WA & NTNurse Educators - ED, RenalRNs - Sydney Telephone Based Call Centre - 457 visasPaediatric Nurses SydneyPermanent Roles for specialist RN s looking for 457 visas
PRINCE SULTAN CARDIAC CENTER
INFORMATION SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWS AUS & NZ - FEBRUARY 2012
Enquire with CCM today to secure your spot!
AUS Free Phone: 1800 818 844NZ Free Phone: 0800 700 839Email: [email protected] [email protected]
PSCC are seeking Head Nurses, Nurse Clinicians, Clinical Educators, Charge Nurses and Staff Nurses for the following:
Prior cardiac experience is not necessary for some areas so please contact CCM for further advice.
Benefits Include:4 4 4 4 4 4 4
4 4
1201-020 1PG FULL COLOUR CMYK (typeset)
corrected copy
Contact Raquel: AUS Free Phone: 1800 818 844NZ Free Phone: 0800 700 839Email: [email protected]@ccmrecruitment.com.au
Same thing – different day?Make 2012 NEW location – NEW Adventure!
CCM has over 20 years experience in recruitment; we know our stuff and can arrange an amazing location and package for you in 2012
Channel Islands, United KingdomMiddle EastSaudi Arabia
Located between the UK & France; Enjoy the laid back lifestyle, surrounded by picturesque beaches. Low tax, assistance with flight over & subsidized accommodation. Specialty bonuses (applicable to certain specialties only).
Dubai & Abu Dhabi; the exotic Middle East blends with the West revealing culturally rich, intriguing cities, with some familiar comforts of home. Salary paid tax free, accommodation provided or allowance, Utilities allowance paid, free return flight & more!
All year round sunshine, rich culture, world class diving, sailing, pure- bred Arabian horse riding, golf, shopping. Salary paid tax free, free accommodation, almost 2 months annual leave p.a, free return flight, utility bills paid by employer & an exciting ex-pat social life!
Rural outback & City locations. Experience the dramatic scenery & adventure of trekking in the desert in Alice Springs, or the tropical climate, rich culture, crafts, markets & nightlife of Darwin. Prefer city living? Discover Melbourne, Sydney & North Brisbane while you work. Flexible contracts, assistance with flight, short term accommodation may be provided with some contracts only.
Guernsey (Channel Islands)United Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaAustralia
What’s on offer?Vacancies exist for ALL specialties at ALL levels of experience in the following locations:
Find us on facebook CcmAustralasia
Cardiac Nurses!Exclusive contracts available in Saudi Arabia. Enquire Now
Australia
Opening in 2012, this state of the art Hospital will bring best-in-class children’s health care, prevention and research to Central Florida.
Designed with the help of patient families and healthcare professionals, this new hospital will have a capacity for 137 beds and be part of a 60-acre, fully integrated health campus. The health care providers are dedicated to achieving higher standards in children’s health. They begin by caring for every child as if they were their own. They are more than a children’s hospital. As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, they deliver care differently. They have made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It’s a promise that extends beyond their nationally recognized clinical care to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education and prevention services for all families in the communities they serve. They stand with parents, physicians, community leaders, children’s advocates and elected officials, helping give more kids the very best chance to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.
An amazing in Orlando, Florida
The for Australian Pediatric Nurses!
Be part of Orlando’s Newest World Class “Attraction” — Medical City Lake Nona
We are seeking nurses for the following clinical areas by July 2012!• PICU• Pediatric Medical / Surgical units• Operating Room• PACU/ Recovery room• Emergency Room
Successful applicants will have:• An Australian Passport• A minimum of 3–4 years of current post graduate experience• NCLEX passers preferred• A Bachelor’s Degree and meet the hour requirements for US licensure
Avant Healthcare is an industry
leader and specialist in International
Healthcare Recruitment for the
USA combining over 35 years
of experience.
Package will include:• Free licensure and visa processing• NCLEX review program and paid exam trip• Great salary and bonus options• Clinical and social transitions support• Benefits including medical, dental, life and indemnity insurance• Paid flight to the US for RN• Support of an experienced international recruitment company• Opportunity for permanent residency
INTERESTED PEDIATRIC NURSES: Please email resume to [email protected]
REFER A PEDIATRIC NURSE and receive a $1500 referral bonus for those who follow through to employment! For further information, email: Lesley Hamilton, RN SVP OperationsAvant Healthcare Professionals lhamilton @avanthealthcare.com or call US + 1 407 681 2999 ext 106.
to
a like no other
who are dedicated to children
www.ncah.com.au Nursing Careers Allied Health - Issue 01
Seabreeze Communications Pty Ltd (ABN 29 071 328 053)PO Box 633 Black Rock Victoria 3193 Australia
Print Post ApprovedPublication No. 340742/0033
BENDIGOVIC 3550
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P - Freecall 1800 623 902
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: If the information on this mail label is incorrect, please email [email protected] with the address that is currently shown and your correct address.
Issue 116/01/12
fortnightly
New Year, New Career!
Philippines agency investigates Australian nursing jobs
Nurse-led walk in centres could expand in ACT
Funding boost for nurse practitioners
Queensland Health announces new chief nurse
Hot JobsTheatre RNs - All StatesNUMs - NSW HospitalsMidwives - All StatesICU RNs - Northern Territory & SydneyED RNs - Contracts Available All StatesRemote Areas Nurses - WA & NTNurse Educators - ED, RenalRNs - Sydney Telephone Based Call Centre - 457 visasPaediatric Nurses SydneyPermanent Roles for specialist RN s looking for 457 visas
PRINCE SULTAN CARDIAC CENTER
INFORMATION SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWS AUS & NZ - FEBRUARY 2012
Enquire with CCM today to secure your spot!
AUS Free Phone: 1800 818 844NZ Free Phone: 0800 700 839Email: [email protected] [email protected]
PSCC are seeking Head Nurses, Nurse Clinicians, Clinical Educators, Charge Nurses and Staff Nurses for the following:
Prior cardiac experience is not necessary for some areas so please contact CCM for further advice.
Benefits Include:4 4 4 4 4 4 4
4 4
1201-020 1PG FULL COLOUR CMYK (typeset)
corrected copy
Contact Raquel: AUS Free Phone: 1800 818 844NZ Free Phone: 0800 700 839Email: [email protected]@ccmrecruitment.com.au
Same thing – different day?Make 2012 NEW location – NEW Adventure!
CCM has over 20 years experience in recruitment; we know our stuff and can arrange an amazing location and package for you in 2012
Channel Islands, United Kingdom Middle East Saudi Arabia
Located between the UK & France; Enjoy the laid back lifestyle, surrounded by picturesque beaches. Low tax, assistance with flight over & subsidized accommodation. Specialty bonuses (applicable to certain specialties only).
Dubai & Abu Dhabi; the exotic Middle East blends with the West revealing culturally rich, intriguing cities, with some familiar comforts of home. Salary paid tax free, accommodation provided or allowance, Utilities allowance paid, free return flight & more!
All year round sunshine, rich culture, world class diving, sailing, pure- bred Arabian horse riding, golf, shopping. Salary paid tax free, free accommodation, almost 2 months annual leave p.a, free return flight, utility bills paid by employer & an exciting ex-pat social life!
Rural outback & City locations. Experience the dramatic scenery & adventure of trekking in the desert in Alice Springs, or the tropical climate, rich culture, crafts, markets & nightlife of Darwin. Prefer city living? Discover Melbourne, Sydney & North Brisbane while you work. Flexible contracts, assistance with flight, short term accommodation may be provided with some contracts only.
Guernsey (Channel Islands) United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia Australia
What’s on offer?Vacancies exist for ALL specialties at ALL levels of experience in the following locations:
Find us on facebook CcmAustralasia
Cardiac Nurses!Exclusive contracts available in Saudi Arabia. Enquire Now
Australia
Opening in 2012, this state of the art Hospital will bring best-in-class children’s health care, prevention and research to Central Florida.
Designed with the help of patient families and healthcare professionals, this new hospital will have a capacity for 137 beds and be part of a 60-acre, fully integrated health campus. The health care providers are dedicated to achieving higher standards in children’s health. They begin by caring for every child as if they were their own. They are more than a children’s hospital. As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, they deliver care differently. They have made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It’s a promise that extends beyond their nationally recognized clinical care to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education and prevention services for all families in the communities they serve. They stand with parents, physicians, community leaders, children’s advocates and elected officials, helping give more kids the very best chance to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.
An amazing in Orlando, Florida
The for Australian Pediatric Nurses!
Be part of Orlando’s Newest World Class “Attraction” — Medical City Lake Nona
We are seeking nurses for the following clinical areas by July 2012!• PICU• Pediatric Medical / Surgical units• Operating Room• PACU/ Recovery room• Emergency Room
Successful applicants will have:• An Australian Passport• A minimum of 3– 4 years of current post graduate experience• NCLEX passers preferred• A Bachelor’s Degree and meet the hour requirements for US licensure
Avant Healthcare is an industry
leader and specialist in International
Healthcare Recruitment for the
USA combining over 35 years
of experience.
Package will include:• Free licensure and visa processing• NCLEX review program and paid exam trip• Great salary and bonus options• Clinical and social transitions support• Benefits including medical, dental, life and indemnity insurance• Paid flight to the US for RN• Support of an experienced international recruitment company• Opportunity for permanent residency
INTERESTED PEDIATRIC NURSES: Please email resume to [email protected]
REFER A PEDIATRIC NURSE and receive a $1500 referral bonus for those who follow through to employment! For further information, email: Lesley Hamilton, RN SVP OperationsAvant Healthcare Professionals lhamilton @avanthealthcare.com or call US + 1 407 681 2999 ext 106.
to
a like no other
who are dedicated to children
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Opening in 2012, this state of the art Hospital will bring best-in-class children’s health care, prevention and research to Central Florida.
Designed with the help of patient families and healthcare professionals, this new hospital will have a capacity for 137 beds and be part of a 60-acre, fully integrated health campus. The health care providers are dedicated to achieving higher standards in children’s health. They begin by caring for every child as if they were their own. They are more than a children’s hospital. As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, they deliver care differently. They have made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It’s a promise that extends beyond their nationally recognized clinical care to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education and prevention services for all families in the communities they serve. They stand with parents, physicians, community leaders, children’s advocates and elected officials, helping give more kids the very best chance to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.
An amazing in Orlando, Florida
The for Australian Pediatric Nurses!
Be part of Orlando’s Newest World Class “Attraction” — Medical City Lake Nona
We are seeking nurses for the following clinical areas by July 2012!• PICU• Pediatric Medical / Surgical units• Operating Room• PACU/ Recovery room• Emergency Room
Successful applicants will have:• An Australian Passport• A minimum of 3– 4 years of current post graduate experience• NCLEX passers preferred• A Bachelor’s Degree and meet the hour requirements for US licensure
Avant Healthcare is an industry
leader and specialist in International
Healthcare Recruitment for the
USA combining over 35 years
of experience.
Package will include:• Free licensure and visa processing• NCLEX review program and paid exam trip• Great salary and bonus options• Clinical and social transitions support• Benefits including medical, dental, life and indemnity insurance• Paid flight to the US for RN• Support of an experienced international recruitment company• Opportunity for permanent residency
INTERESTED PEDIATRIC NURSES: Please email resume to [email protected]
REFER A PEDIATRIC NURSE and receive a $1500 referral bonus for those who follow through to employment! For further information, email: Lesley Hamilton, RN SVP OperationsAvant Healthcare Professionals lhamilton @avanthealthcare.com or call US + 1 407 681 2999 ext 106.
to
a like no other
who are dedicated to children
Interested in being part of the future of Forensic Mental Health in NSW?
Opportunities for Endorsed Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses with recent Mental Health experienceOperated by Justice Health, The Forensic Hospital is an integral part of the Forensic Mental Health Network.
Located at Malabar and officially opened in February 2009, this purpose-built 135-bed facility provides high-quality specialised care to male, female and adolescent forensic patients in a high-security therapeutic environment.
Justice Health offers flexible work options, salary packaging, education support and self-development opportunities for mental health professionals.
If you have recent mental health experience as an EEN or RN and would like more detail about the opportunities that exist within The Forensic Hospital, please contact a member of our recruitment team.
Enquiries: The Recruitment Team 1300 734 842.
Website: www.jobsatjusticehealth.com.au
Applications: Justice Health Recruitment – The Forensic Hospital, PO Box 150, Matraville NSW 2036 or email [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you to The Team!
A Rare Opportunity to Kick Start your Nursing Management Career! Excellent Remuneration + Salary Packaging Location - TamworthThis newly purpose built facility is immaculate and set in a picturesque major centre in the New England Area. The organisation is professionally managed and the facility is operating in a very effective and compliant manner. Reporting directly to a supportive highly experienced (clinical) General Manager, and assisted by a full time Care Coordinator and a stable clinical team, this is a rare opportunity to utilize your current clinical and staff leadership experience within a quality facility that recognises clinical expertise and professionalism.You will be responsible for overall care delivery, contributing strategically (models of care, service and quality improvement) and operationally by ensuring residents receive individualised and holistic care.The successful candidate will have current AHPRA registration – RN, motivational leadership skills and experience in an aged care setting. An understanding of ACFI and accreditation processes as well as a commitment to workplace health and safety will also be highly regarded. In return the role will offer you excellent financial remuneration as well as the opportunity for professional development and career progression.
Applications quoting Reference Number 5570N/45to Rhonda Withers at [email protected]
Initial enquires to Rhonda at Care Source on 07 3838 1399 or 0447 977 936.
Director of NursingClinical Manager
SYDNEY Wednesday February 22, 2012 ADELAIDE Thursday February 23, 2012
PERTH Friday February 24, 2012
THROUGH SLEEPY EYESConsidering Infant Mental Health when discussing
sleep and settling of infants and toddlers.
Cost $225.00 5.5 CPD hours & 3 R CERPs (IBCLC Approval No C21214)
Featuring Helen Stevens (RN, RM, MCHN), Dr Carol Newnham, Dr Anne Sved Williams (Sydney & Adelaide), A/A Prof. Caroline Zanetti (Perth), Dr Birgit Beisner.
For more information go to www.breastfeedingconferences.com.au
or phone 0488757334
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AgencyOf�ce
locations
States
serviced
# Nurses
Years
runningSpecialisations
Key
facilitiesContact details
CQ NurseMackay,
QLD
ACT, NSW,
NT, QLD,
TAS, WA
4009General Medical,
Midwifery,
Regional & Remote
Regional and
Remote
Facilities
www.cqnurse.com.au
07 4998 5550
WorkPacMelbourne,
Brisbane
VIC, QLD4Aged Care, Cardiac,
Community / Maternal,
Critical / ICU / NICU,
Emergency,
General Medical,
Mental Health / Psych,
Theatre / Periop
VICPublic Sector Panel,
Epworth;
QLD - Mater, RSL,
Qld Baptist Care,
Blue Care
www.workpac.com
1300 724 216
First Choice
Care
Brisbane,
Melbourne
QLD, VIC2,5008Aged Care, Cardiac,
Community / Maternal,
Critical / ICU / NICU,
Emergency,
General Medical,
Mental Health / Psych,
Midwifery,
Paediatric / PICU,
Regional & Remote,
Renal, Theatre / Periop
Queensland Health
preferred supplier,
Mater Health,
Uniting Care
�rstchoicecare.com.au
1300 307 241
Looking for a Nursing Agency?Compare agencies at agencynursing.net.au
As Australia’s largest educator of Chinese medicine, RMIT’s programs offer you a science based approach, balancing Eastern and Western medicines.
Double degree in Chinese Medicine/Human BiologySingle degree in Acupuncture/Chinese Manual TherapyMaster of Acupuncture (coursework)Master of Chinese Herbal Medicine (coursework)
Programs are approved by the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria, enabling you to register as Chinese herbal medicine practitioners and/or acupuncturists in Victoria.
Also available:Master by Research and PhDHonours
> To fi nd out more phone 03 9925 7596 or email [email protected]
BALANCING EAST WITH WESTApplications open for 2012
s 4133
www.rmit.edu.au/chinese-med
1201-028 1/2PG FULL COLOUR CMYK (typeset)
Caregiversa change is as
good as a rest
Do you want to Work and Travel?Do you want to earn between $8052 + $888 holiday pay and $9324 + $1020 holiday pay over 12 weeks?*Do you have care-giving experience or have trained as a nurse?Are you eligible to work in the UK?Then Oxford Aunts can help you work and travel in the UKUp to 12 week assignments (or longer) living in and caring for people in their own homes including free board and lodgings on assignment. Also FREE accommodation during your FREE initial UK training. Always professional and friendly support.Visit our website www.oxfordaunts.co.uk to learn more about this fantastic opportunity.*exchange rate as at January 2012
OXFORD AUNTS CARESuite B, Hinksey Court, West Way
Botley, Oxford, OX28 5FAPhone: ++44 1865 791017
Fax: ++44 1865 242606
New South Wales’ nursing workforce will be ramped up this year, with an in�ux of undergraduate nurses and experienced overseas nurses.
Nurses from the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland are expected to start work with New South Wales Health in the �rst quarter of this year while 1646 undergraduate nurses have accepted offers to commence as newly registered nurses in 2012.
The nursing injection comes as NSW Health works to add an extra 2475 nurses to its wards within the next four years in a bid to bolster patient care.
A NSW Ministry of Health spokesperson said the in�ux of undergraduate and overseas nurses will add to the extra 970 nurses who began roles with the NSW public health system between March and October last year.
NSW Health cast its recruitment net internationally last year, with positions advertised in general nursing, medical/surgical, mental health, palliative care, acute rehab, emergency, operating theatres and in midwifery.
The spokesperson said the campaign targeted experienced nurses eligible for Australian registration across the UK, USA and Ireland.
“The response to the recruitment campaign was good and there was interest from experienced nurses in all the countries visited, particularly due to Australia’s climate and working conditions,” she said.
More nurses join the ranks at New South Wales Health
For the full article visit NCAH.com.au
Advertiser List
AHN RecruitmentAustralian College of Applied PsychologyAvant HealthcareBreast Feeding ConferenceBupa Health DialogCare SourceCCM RecruitmentCQ NurseDrake MedoxEmployment OfficeFirst Choice CareHays HealthcareHealth Recruitment SpecialistsKoala Nursing AgencyLyndoch Residential & Community CareMedacs AustraliaMedibank Health SolutionsMercy Health and Aged Care Central QLDNSW Health - Greater SouthernNSW Health - Justice HealthNT Gov - Katherine HospitalNT Gov - Utopia Health ServiceNursing and Allied Health Rural Locum SchemeOceania University of MedicineOxford Aunts CareQueensland HealthRNS NursingRoyal Flying Doctor ServiceSA HealthUniversity of New EnglandWA HealthWestern District Health Service
We hope you enjoy perusing the range of opportunities included in Issue 1, 2012.
If you are interested in pursuing any of these opportunities, please contact the advertiser directly via the contact details provided. If you have any queries about our publication or if you would like to receive our publication, please email us at [email protected]
“FACT, NOT FICTION”
The NCAH Magazine distribution is independently audited by the Circulations Audit Board.
Total Audited Print and Digital Distribution: 24,823
The NCAH Magazine is the most widely distributed national nursing and allied health publication in Australia
Next Publication: Regional and Remote Feature
Publication Date: Monday 30 January 2012
Colour Artwork Deadline: Monday 23 January 2012
Mono Artwork Deadline: Tuesday 24 January 2012
For all advertising and production enquiries please contact us on +61 (0) 3 9271 8700, email [email protected] or visit www.ncah.com.au
If you would like to change your mailing address, or be included on our distribution, please email [email protected]
Published by Seabreeze Communications Pty Ltd Trading as NCAH.
ABN 29 071 328 053.
© 2010 Seabreeze Communications Pty Ltd.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or
reproduced by any means without the prior written permission of
the publisher. Compliance with the Trade Practices Act 1974 of
advertisements contained in this publication is the responsibility of
those who submit the advertisement for publication.
Issue 1 16 January 2012
www.ncah.com.au
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
Page 32 | www.ncah.com.au Nursing Careers Allied Health - Issue 01 | Page 5
Page 4 | www.ncah.com.auNursing Careers Allied Health - Issue 01 | Page 33
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AgencyOf�ce
locations
States
serviced
# Nurses
Years
runningSpecialisations
Key
facilitiesContact details
CQ Nurse Mackay,
QLD
ACT, NSW,
NT, QLD,
TAS, WA
4009 General Medical,
Midwifery,
Regional & Remote
Regional and
Remote
Facilities
www.cqnurse.com.au
07 4998 5550
WorkPac Melbourne,
Brisbane
VIC, QLD4 Aged Care, Cardiac,
Community / Maternal,
Critical / ICU / NICU,
Emergency,
General Medical,
Mental Health / Psych,
Theatre / Periop
VICPublic Sector Panel,
Epworth;
QLD - Mater, RSL,
Qld Baptist Care,
Blue Care
www.workpac.com
1300 724 216
First Choice
Care
Brisbane,
Melbourne
QLD, VIC2,500 8 Aged Care, Cardiac,
Community / Maternal,
Critical / ICU / NICU,
Emergency,
General Medical,
Mental Health / Psych,
Midwifery,
Paediatric / PICU,
Regional & Remote,
Renal, Theatre / Periop
Queensland Health
preferred supplier,
Mater Health,
Uniting Care
�rstchoicecare.com.au
1300 307 241
Looking for a Nursing Agency?Compare agencies at agencynursing.net.au
As Australia’s largest educator of Chinese medicine, RMIT’s programs offer you a science based approach, balancing Eastern and Western medicines.
Double degree in Chinese Medicine/Human BiologySingle degree in Acupuncture/Chinese Manual TherapyMaster of Acupuncture (coursework)Master of Chinese Herbal Medicine (coursework)
Programs are approved by the Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria, enabling you to register as Chinese herbal medicine practitioners and/or acupuncturists in Victoria.
Also available:Master by Research and PhDHonours
> To fi nd out more phone 03 9925 7596 or email [email protected]
BALANCING EAST WITH WESTApplications open for 2012
s 41
33
www.rmit.edu.au/chinese-med
1201-028 1/2PG FULL COLOUR CMYK (typeset)
Caregiversa change is as
good as a rest
Do you want to Work and Travel?Do you want to earn between $8052 + $888 holiday pay and $9324 + $1020 holiday pay over 12 weeks?*Do you have care-giving experience or have trained as a nurse?Are you eligible to work in the UK?Then Oxford Aunts can help you work and travel in the UKUp to 12 week assignments (or longer) living in and caring for people in their own homes including free board and lodgings on assignment. Also FREE accommodation during your FREE initial UK training. Always professional and friendly support.Visit our website www.oxfordaunts.co.uk to learn more about this fantastic opportunity.*exchange rate as at January 2012
OXFORD AUNTS CARESuite B, Hinksey Court, West Way
Botley, Oxford, OX28 5FAPhone: ++44 1865 791017
Fax: ++44 1865 242606
New South Wales’ nursing workforce will be ramped up this year, with an in�ux of undergraduate nurses and experienced overseas nurses.
Nurses from the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland are expected to start work with New South Wales Health in the �rst quarter of this year while 1646 undergraduate nurses have accepted offers to commence as newly registered nurses in 2012.
The nursing injection comes as NSW Health works to add an extra 2475 nurses to its wards within the next four years in a bid to bolster patient care.
A NSW Ministry of Health spokesperson said the in�ux of undergraduate and overseas nurses will add to the extra 970 nurses who began roles with the NSW public health system between March and October last year.
NSW Health cast its recruitment net internationally last year, with positions advertised in general nursing, medical/surgical, mental health, palliative care, acute rehab, emergency, operating theatres and in midwifery.
The spokesperson said the campaign targeted experienced nurses eligible for Australian registration across the UK, USA and Ireland.
“The response to the recruitment campaign was good and there was interest from experienced nurses in all the countries visited, particularly due to Australia’s climate and working conditions,” she said.
More nurses join the ranks at New South Wales Health
For the full article visit NCAH.com.au
Advertiser List
AHN RecruitmentAustralian College of Applied PsychologyAvant HealthcareBreast Feeding ConferenceBupa Health DialogCare SourceCCM RecruitmentCQ NurseDrake MedoxEmployment OfficeFirst Choice CareHays HealthcareHealth Recruitment SpecialistsKoala Nursing AgencyLyndoch Residential & Community CareMedacs AustraliaMedibank Health SolutionsMercy Health and Aged Care Central QLDNSW Health - Greater SouthernNSW Health - Justice HealthNT Gov - Katherine HospitalNT Gov - Utopia Health ServiceNursing and Allied Health Rural Locum SchemeOceania University of MedicineOxford Aunts CareQueensland HealthRNS NursingRoyal Flying Doctor ServiceSA HealthUniversity of New EnglandWA HealthWestern District Health Service
We hope you enjoy perusing the range of opportunities included in Issue 1, 2012.
If you are interested in pursuing any of these opportunities, please contact the advertiser directly via the contact details provided. If you have any queries about our publication or if you would like to receive our publication, please email us at [email protected]
“FACT, NOT FICTION”
The NCAH Magazine distribution is independently audited by the Circulations Audit Board.
Total Audited Print and Digital Distribution: 24,823
The NCAH Magazine is the most widely distributed national nursing and allied health publication in Australia
Next Publication: Regional and Remote Feature
Publication Date: Monday 30 January 2012
Colour Artwork Deadline: Monday 23 January 2012
Mono Artwork Deadline: Tuesday 24 January 2012
For all advertising and production enquiries please contact us on +61 (0) 3 9271 8700, email [email protected] or visit www.ncah.com.au
If you would like to change your mailing address, or be included on our distribution, please email [email protected]
Published by Seabreeze Communications Pty Ltd Trading as NCAH.
ABN 29 071 328 053.
© 2010 Seabreeze Communications Pty Ltd.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or
reproduced by any means without the prior written permission of
the publisher. Compliance with the Trade Practices Act 1974 of
advertisements contained in this publication is the responsibility of
those who submit the advertisement for publication.
Issue 1 16 January 2012
www.ncah.com.au
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Opening in 2012, this state of the art Hospital will bring best-in-class children’s health care, prevention and research to Central Florida.
Designed with the help of patient families and healthcare professionals, this new hospital will have a capacity for 137 beds and be part of a 60-acre, fully integrated health campus. The health care providers are dedicated to achieving higher standards in children’s health. They begin by caring for every child as if they were their own. They are more than a children’s hospital. As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, they deliver care differently. They have made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It’s a promise that extends beyond their nationally recognized clinical care to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education and prevention services for all families in the communities they serve. They stand with parents, physicians, community leaders, children’s advocates and elected officials, helping give more kids the very best chance to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.
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Interested in being part of the future of Forensic Mental Health in NSW?
Opportunities for Endorsed Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses with recent Mental Health experienceOperated by Justice Health, The Forensic Hospital is an integral part of the Forensic Mental Health Network.
Located at Malabar and officially opened in February 2009, this purpose-built 135-bed facility provides high-quality specialised care to male, female and adolescent forensic patients in a high-security therapeutic environment.
Justice Health offers flexible work options, salary packaging, education support and self-development opportunities for mental health professionals.
If you have recent mental health experience as an EEN or RN and would like more detail about the opportunities that exist within The Forensic Hospital, please contact a member of our recruitment team.
Enquiries: The Recruitment Team 1300 734 842.
Website: www.jobsatjusticehealth.com.au
Applications: Justice Health Recruitment – The Forensic Hospital, PO Box 150, Matraville NSW 2036 or email [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you to The Team!
A Rare Opportunity to Kick Start your Nursing Management Career! Excellent Remuneration + Salary Packaging Location - TamworthThis newly purpose built facility is immaculate and set in a picturesque major centre in the New England Area. The organisation is professionally managed and the facility is operating in a very effective and compliant manner. Reporting directly to a supportive highly experienced (clinical) General Manager, and assisted by a full time Care Coordinator and a stable clinical team, this is a rare opportunity to utilize your current clinical and staff leadership experience within a quality facility that recognises clinical expertise and professionalism.You will be responsible for overall care delivery, contributing strategically (models of care, service and quality improvement) and operationally by ensuring residents receive individualised and holistic care.The successful candidate will have current AHPRA registration – RN, motivational leadership skills and experience in an aged care setting. An understanding of ACFI and accreditation processes as well as a commitment to workplace health and safety will also be highly regarded. In return the role will offer you excellent financial remuneration as well as the opportunity for professional development and career progression.
Applications quoting Reference Number 5570N/45to Rhonda Withers at [email protected]
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Funded by the Australian GovernmentW: www.ahnr.com.au E: [email protected] T: 1300 981 509www.ahnr.com.au
If you are looking to make a fresh start to your career or would like to register your interest in future job opportunities go to
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW IN 2012?
If you are looking to make a fresh start to your career in
2012 or would like to register your interest in future job
opportunities go to www.ahnr.com.au
Some of our current vacancies include:
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Melbourne, Victoria
Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration with an eligible work permit for Australia
Registered Nurse (Operating Suite)
Swan Hill, Victoria
Occupational Therapist
Shepparton, Victoria
Nurse Unit Manager (Surgical)
Hamilton, Victoria
Dental Technician
Shepparton, Victoria
1125-010 1PG FULL COLOUR CMYK (typeset)
Free education (earning CPE points)Free nursing apparelProud to be a preferred provider to Queensland HealthAsk about iShift, shifting the way you book your work
Nursing Agenciesare not all the same
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Nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses at Australia’s �rst public nurse-led walk-in centre assessed and treated around 70 per cent of their 16,500 presentations, without those patients requiring referral to alternative services, in 2011.
The �gures come as the Labor ACT Government has committed to double its funding for nurse-led walk-in centres in Canberra, if it is re-elected to power in October.
Chief Minister and Health Minister Katy Gallagher wants to talk to local GPs, consumers and nurses about the preferred model for establishing the services, which could involve two or three centres – with nurse-led walk-in centres also mooted for Belconnen and Tuggeranong.
Ms Gallagher said the ACT Health Walk-In Centre, based at the Canberra Hospital, has shown “positive” growth since it opened in May 2010, while helping alleviate pressure on the state’s busy hospital emergency departments.
“The most common reason for people presenting to the WiC is for upper respiratory tract infections, which equates to over 20 per cent of presentations since it opened,” Ms Gallagher said.
“The nurse-led centres have also treated a variety of other conditions which have included wounds and lacerations, ear conditions, tonsillitis and gastroenteritis.”
Ms Gallagher said feedback showed 80 per cent of patients have been very satis�ed with their treatment or advice.
A spokeswoman for Ms Gallagher said the �nal model of the proposed expanded service
would depend on the outcome of discussions with stakeholders.
“For example, one way would be to retain the Canberra Hospital Walk-in Centre and create a hub and spoke model with two smaller WiCs in Tuggeranong and Belconnen,” the spokeswoman said.
“Another possibility is to move the existing WiC off the Canberra Hospital campus, keeping the Canberra Hospital for acute care services, and create two larger walk-in centres in Tuggeranong and Belconnen.”
The ACT branch of the Australian Nursing Federation has welcomed Labor’s commitment to expand the centres.
ACT ANF branch secretary Jenny Miragaya said the Canberra Hospital centre, which is staffed by a small group of highly-skilled nurses, has made “signi�cant improvements” to healthcare services and options available in the region.
“The high rates of utilisation, short waiting times and consumers’ high levels of satisfaction with the advice and treatment they received re�ect well on the nurse-led WiC model and the skill and ability of the staff,” she said.
“The nurses who staff the existing walk-in centre are very experienced and highly educated healthcare professionals.
“The ACT ANF hopes that with the proposed expansion of the WiC model the role of the nurse practitioners will be expanded to allow them to deliver healthcare within their full scope of practice,” Ms Miragaya said.
Nurse-led walk-in centres could expand in ACT
NEW! The Milky Way online conference From the comfort of your own computer screen anywhere in the world.
The Milky Way: A galaxy of lactation information
www.breastfeedingconferences.com.au Unlock the latest thinking and research on breastfeeding
FOR MORE INFORMATION See full programs and register online at
www.breastfeedingconferences.com.auor phone +61 488 757 334
or e-mail [email protected]
Presenters Dr James McKenna (USA) Dr Michael Abou-Dakn (Germany) Rodney Whyte (Australia) Liz Crowe (Australia)
Maureen Minchin (Australia)
Topics Sleep Sex Solids Bonding Prescription medication BFHI SIDS Co-sleeping Social Drugs Communication Allergies Gestational diabetes Breast and nipple pain
and more...
Accreditation CERPs Approval No C21194. Pre exam education hours 12. 11.25 and 0.75R CERPs have been allocated to this program.
GOLD COAST February 13–14, 2012Venue The Raddison Resort Gold Coast Palm Meadows Drive, Carrara, QLD 4211
New South Wales nurse Kellie Wilson has farewelled her husband and her hero, helicopter paramedic Mick Wilson at his funeral in Sydney.
Mrs Wilson paid tribute to her husband and the father of their three children, who died while rescuing canyoners on Christmas Eve.
Hundreds of family, friends and paramedic colleagues gathered for the funeral at St James Anglican Church on January 3, where the couple were also married 16 years ago.
“He was my soul mate, my protector, my con�dant, my best friend,” Mrs Wilson said.
“I will be forever grateful to the actions of those who assisted Michael in the �nal moments and the ultimate tearful retrieval.
“It is no surprise to me that Michael courageously died laying his body on the line for his patients.
“A true hero in every sense of the word to the very end.”
Mr Wilson, a paramedic for 15 years, died after a winch line was cut during a complex rescue operation at Carrington Falls on the NSW south coast.
He is the �rst NSW paramedic to be killed on duty in more than 30 years.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau will investigate the accident.
In a statement, the Ambulance Service of New South Wales said it would cooperate fully with the investigation and was unable to make any further comment.
An appeal has been established to support the Wilson family. To support the family, visit the Commonwealth Bank and donate to the ‘Mick Wilson Family Appeal’, BSB 062-177, Account No 1024 7793.
Nurse farewells hero paramedic husband
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Nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses at Australia’s �rst public nurse-led walk-in centre assessed and treated around 70 per cent of their 16,500 presentations, without those patients requiring referral to alternative services, in 2011.
The �gures come as the Labor ACT Government has committed to double its funding for nurse-led walk-in centres in Canberra, if it is re-elected to power in October.
Chief Minister and Health Minister Katy Gallagher wants to talk to local GPs, consumers and nurses about the preferred model for establishing the services, which could involve two or three centres – with nurse-led walk-in centres also mooted for Belconnen and Tuggeranong.
Ms Gallagher said the ACT Health Walk-In Centre, based at the Canberra Hospital, has shown “positive” growth since it opened in May 2010, while helping alleviate pressure on the state’s busy hospital emergency departments.
“The most common reason for people presenting to the WiC is for upper respiratory tract infections, which equates to over 20 per cent of presentations since it opened,” Ms Gallagher said.
“The nurse-led centres have also treated a variety of other conditions which have included wounds and lacerations, ear conditions, tonsillitis and gastroenteritis.”
Ms Gallagher said feedback showed 80 per cent of patients have been very satis�ed with their treatment or advice.
A spokeswoman for Ms Gallagher said the �nal model of the proposed expanded service
would depend on the outcome of discussions with stakeholders.
“For example, one way would be to retain the Canberra Hospital Walk-in Centre and create a hub and spoke model with two smaller WiCs in Tuggeranong and Belconnen,” the spokeswoman said.
“Another possibility is to move the existing WiC off the Canberra Hospital campus, keeping the Canberra Hospital for acute care services, and create two larger walk-in centres in Tuggeranong and Belconnen.”
The ACT branch of the Australian Nursing Federation has welcomed Labor’s commitment to expand the centres.
ACT ANF branch secretary Jenny Miragaya said the Canberra Hospital centre, which is staffed by a small group of highly-skilled nurses, has made “signi�cant improvements” to healthcare services and options available in the region.
“The high rates of utilisation, short waiting times and consumers’ high levels of satisfaction with the advice and treatment they received re�ect well on the nurse-led WiC model and the skill and ability of the staff,” she said.
“The nurses who staff the existing walk-in centre are very experienced and highly educated healthcare professionals.
“The ACT ANF hopes that with the proposed expansion of the WiC model the role of the nurse practitioners will be expanded to allow them to deliver healthcare within their full scope of practice,” Ms Miragaya said.
Nurse-led walk-in centres could expand in ACT
NEW! The Milky Way online conference From the comfort of your own computer screen anywhere in the world.
The Milky Way: A galaxy of lactation information
www.breastfeedingconferences.com.au Unlock the latest thinking and research on breastfeeding
FOR MORE INFORMATION See full programs and register online at
www.breastfeedingconferences.com.auor phone +61 488 757 334
or e-mail [email protected]
Presenters Dr James McKenna (USA) Dr Michael Abou-Dakn (Germany) Rodney Whyte (Australia) Liz Crowe (Australia)
Maureen Minchin (Australia)
Topics Sleep Sex Solids Bonding Prescription medication BFHI SIDS Co-sleeping Social Drugs Communication Allergies Gestational diabetes Breast and nipple pain
and more...
Accreditation CERPs Approval No C21194. Pre exam education hours 12. 11.25 and 0.75R CERPs have been allocated to this program. GOLD COAST
February 13–14, 2012Venue The Raddison Resort Gold Coast Palm Meadows Drive, Carrara, QLD 4211
New South Wales nurse Kellie Wilson has farewelled her husband and her hero, helicopter paramedic Mick Wilson at his funeral in Sydney.
Mrs Wilson paid tribute to her husband and the father of their three children, who died while rescuing canyoners on Christmas Eve.
Hundreds of family, friends and paramedic colleagues gathered for the funeral at St James Anglican Church on January 3, where the couple were also married 16 years ago.
“He was my soul mate, my protector, my con�dant, my best friend,” Mrs Wilson said.
“I will be forever grateful to the actions of those who assisted Michael in the �nal moments and the ultimate tearful retrieval.
“It is no surprise to me that Michael courageously died laying his body on the line for his patients.
“A true hero in every sense of the word to the very end.”
Mr Wilson, a paramedic for 15 years, died after a winch line was cut during a complex rescue operation at Carrington Falls on the NSW south coast.
He is the �rst NSW paramedic to be killed on duty in more than 30 years.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau will investigate the accident.
In a statement, the Ambulance Service of New South Wales said it would cooperate fully with the investigation and was unable to make any further comment.
An appeal has been established to support the Wilson family. To support the family, visit the Commonwealth Bank and donate to the ‘Mick Wilson Family Appeal’, BSB 062-177, Account No 1024 7793.
Nurse farewells hero paramedic husband
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Funded by the Australian Government W: www.ahnr.com.au E: [email protected] T: 1300 981 509 www.ahnr.com.au
If you are looking to make a fresh start to your career or would like to register your interest in future job opportunities go to
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW IN 2012?
If you are looking to make a fresh start to your career in
2012 or would like to register your interest in future job
opportunities go to www.ahnr.com.au
Some of our current vacancies include:
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Melbourne, Victoria
Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration with an eligible work permit for Australia
Registered Nurse (Operating Suite)
Swan Hill, Victoria
Occupational Therapist
Shepparton, Victoria
Nurse Unit Manager (Surgical)
Hamilton, Victoria
Dental Technician
Shepparton, Victoria
1125-010 1PG FULL COLOUR CMYK (typeset)
Free education (earning CPE points)Free nursing apparelProud to be a preferred provider to Queensland HealthAsk about iShift, shifting the way you book your work
Nursing Agenciesare not all the same
Your First Choice isYour Best Choice!
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Medibank Health Solutions has a vacancy for Regional Workplace Rehabilitation Manager, Brisbane. The successful applicant will possess in-depth knowledge of Occupational Rehabilitation and demonstrated frontline management skills. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the QLD Workplace Rehabilitation team comprised of allied health professionals. Successful applicants will possess formal qualifications in an allied health discipline (preferably Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy).
Please contact [email protected] with any queries regarding this position
Are you looking for a change? Why not consider a career with Mercy Health & Aged Care? Mercy Health & Aged Care Central Queensland Ltd has 5 private Hospitals located in Mackay, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Rockhampton & Bundaberg. We also have aged care facilities in Rockhampton.
www.mercycq.com or call our recruitment team on (07) 4931 7478 today!
A Philippines government agency will investigate job opportunities in Australia as the country’s number of unemployed and under-employed nurses climbs to almost 300,000.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has told media the country’s large number of out of work nurses, including the 68,000 who recently passed nursing board examinations, could be the answer to Australia’s nursing shortage.
“With…its healthcare system now with an acute need for registered nurses and other allied professionals, there are tremendous opportunities to widen the gateway for jobs for Filipinos in Australia across all industries and across all states and territories,” POEA administrator Carlos Cao Jr said.
A spokesman for Acting Health Minister Nicola Roxon said the Australian Government welcomed suitably quali�ed nurses from overseas, including the Philippines.
“There are opportunities for overseas trained nurses to work in Australia,” he said.
“However, nurses and midwives seeking to practise in Australia must meet the professional standards required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
“These standards apply equally to all Australian citizens and permanent residents as well as internationally quali�ed health professionals.”
The spokesman said the government was delivering on its commitment to the Australian nursing workforce, providing training for an additional 3220 registered nurses in the past three years while increasing the number of
registered nurses by 21 per cent, up from 34,871 in 2007 to 42,182 in 2010.
“The Gillard Government is… supporting nurses to work in places of high need such as rural health, aged care, primary care and emergency medicine,” he said.
“In addition as part of the Australian Government’s $425 million commitment to further expand clinical training places, 32 per cent will go to nursing.”
The spokesman said the nation’s health workforce agency, Health Workforce Australia, was working with states and territories on a range of key programs including areas of workforce planning, clinical education and training, and international recruitment, aimed at meeting the future needs of the nursing workforce.
Philippines agency investigates Australian nursing jobs
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Psychologists have called on the Federal Government to re-think its cuts to mental health services for vulnerable Australians.
The Australian Psychological Society, which represents 20,000 psychologists, wants the government to reinstate six Medicare-funded psychology sessions for patients in the most acute distress.
The government reduced the number of funded sessions, as part of its Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative, from 18 to 10 last November, in a bid to save $174.6 million.
APS executive director Lyn Little�eld said the government could still save $117.5 million by introducing stricter rules for accessing the extra six sessions under exceptional circumstances.
“A large number of vulnerable Australians have been left without access to crucial care,” she said.
“With a slight adjustment to the rules and a relatively small expenditure, the government can protect them, while keeping the cuts it has used for other mental health investments.
“The heavy demand for Medicare-funded mental health sessions are testament to the immense need in the Australian community.”
The APS has outlined the proposal in its pre-budget submission to the government, alongside a list of proposals including greater access to neuropsychological assessments for older Australians, to ensure precise diagnosis of cognitive impairment-related health issues and more cost-effective treatment.
It is also seeking investment for a scheme to increase the number of psychologists in aged care facilities, in a bid to reduce the unnecessary use of medications for those with dementia, mood disorders and disruptive behaviour.
Psychologists demand mental health sessions be reinstated
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Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.What are you waiting for?
Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.
What are you waiting for?
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less
expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an
abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and
personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!
We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health Districts and
Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in: (Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba, Young,
(Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega
Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
• Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
• Flexible Rostering Practices • Attractive salary packaging
• Financial Relocation Incentives • Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• NSW Government Regional Relocation Grant
To view our current vacancies go to:
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!
To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here: http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/
NSW Health – Employer of Choice
Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.
What are you waiting for?
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less
expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an
abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and
personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!
We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health Districts and
Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in: (Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba, Young,
(Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega
Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
• Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
• Flexible Rostering Practices • Attractive salary packaging
• Financial Relocation Incentives • Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• NSW Government Regional Relocation Grant
To view our current vacancies go to:
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!
To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here: http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/
NSW Health – Employer of Choice
Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.
What are you waiting for?
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less
expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an
abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and
personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!
We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health Districts and
Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in: (Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba, Young,
(Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega
Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
• Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
• Flexible Rostering Practices • Attractive salary packaging
• Financial Relocation Incentives • Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• NSW Government Regional Relocation Grant
To view our current vacancies go to:
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!
To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here: http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/
NSW Health – Employer of Choice
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an abundance of lifestyle
benefits available to you in country NSW. You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health
Districts and Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in:(Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba,
Young, (Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
Flexible Rostering Practices Attractive salary packaging
Financial Relocation Incentives Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
NSW Government Regional Relocation GrantTo view our current vacancies go to http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select
Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here:
http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/ NSW Health – Employer of Choice
New Zealand’s Counties Manukau District Health Board is urging its staff and patients to be extra vigilant after a woman tried to abduct a newborn baby.
The board is reviewing its security procedures after a 24-year-old woman was charged with abducting a two-day-old girl from a closed ward at Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital on January 4.
The woman reportedly faked her own pregnancy for nine months and asked her partner to take her to the hospital to be induced.
The woman then allegedly removed the baby and tried to leave the hospital’s car park, when a nurse and the baby’s parents alerted staff who stopped the woman and also contacted police.
Police later arrested and charged the woman with abduction of a young person.
A Counties Manukau District Health Board spokeswoman said the incident was a “very rare event”.
“Despite a closed ward this unfortunate event happened,” she said.
“We are reviewing all of our security procedures to ensure that this cannot happen again. We are also asking patients and staff to be extra vigilant.”
The woman was remanded on bail at a court appearance on January 5 and is due to reappear in Manukau District Court later this month.
The Middlemore Hospital is the largest hospital run under Counties Manukau District Health Board, offering secondary-level hospital and specialist care for an area that stretches from Otahuhu to Port Waikato.
Woman charged over hospital baby abduction
Associate Director of Nursing: Night Duty
Are you looking for an exciting sea change opportunity?
Lyndoch Living offers a diverse range of services including a 198 bed Residential Aged Care Facility in the beachside town of Warrnambool in Victoria.
is recognised as a key member of the nursing team who assists in operationalising the core values of the organisation.
leadership, knowledge and skill in order to achieve high standards of nursing practice and associated customer satisfaction.
A full position description is available at www.lyndochliving.org.au. Written applications should be addressed to Human Resources Manager, Lyndoch Warrnambool Inc., Hopkins Road, Warrnambool
@lyndoch.org.auEmployment with Lyndoch Living is subject to a satisfactory Police Check
DIRECTOR OF NURSINGNavorina Nursing Home Navorina Nursing Home is a community owned not-for-profit organisation located in Deniliquin, southern NSW. Navorina is a fully accredited 50-bed high care facility that is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Director of Nursing.
Reporting to the Board of Management, the Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall management of the Nursing Home ensuring that all Government requirements are met, and that a pleasant homelike environment is maintained. This will include maintaining the highest levels of resident care, ensuring a harmonious positive staff/resident culture and fostering a commitment to quality and customer focused care in the provision of aged care services.
To be considered for this senior role you will need to be an AHPRA Registered Division 1 Nurse with managerial experience in and preferably qualifications in Aged Care. You will need to be able to
demonstrate knowledge of ACFI Funding Requirements and Commonwealth Accreditation Standards. Applicants who are enthusiastic and passionate about Aged Care and have strong leadership and management skills, including excellent communication skills, are particularly encouraged to apply.
This is a rare opportunity to make a genuine contribution to a tight-knit community and will suit an accomplished health or aged care professional seeking work-life balance. A competitive remuneration package is being offered to attract the highest calibre applicant.
You can obtain further details from our website at:
www.hrsa.com.auInterested applicants should contact Mr Peter McGregor on: 0407 139 257
PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226
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This is your opportunity to have your say about the stateof the health system, by answering a few short questions
about your own personal experiences.
The survey will take about 3 minutes to complete, and willhelp to paint a picture of how health professionals think
the health system is performing.
To complete the survey, please visit ncah.com.au andclick the link to the HISS Survey.
Thousands of jobs online at
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HISS SurveyHealth Industry Satisfaction Survey
The quarterly Health Industry Satisfaction Survey ( HISS )is currently OPEN.
Please visit ncah.com.au and click the orange HISSsurvey link in the bottom right hand corner.
This is your opportunity to have your say about the stateof the health system, by answering a few short questions
about your own personal experiences.
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the health system is performing.
To complete the survey, please visit ncah.com.au andclick the link to the HISS Survey.
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Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.What are you waiting for?
Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.
What are you waiting for?
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less
expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an
abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and
personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!
We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health Districts and
Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in: (Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba, Young,
(Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega
Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
• Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
• Flexible Rostering Practices • Attractive salary packaging
• Financial Relocation Incentives • Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• NSW Government Regional Relocation Grant
To view our current vacancies go to:
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AND APPLY NOW!
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Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.
What are you waiting for?
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less
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abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and
personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!
We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health Districts and
Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in: (Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba, Young,
(Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega
Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
• Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
• Flexible Rostering Practices • Attractive salary packaging
• Financial Relocation Incentives • Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• NSW Government Regional Relocation Grant
To view our current vacancies go to:
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!
To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here: http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/
NSW Health – Employer of Choice
Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.
What are you waiting for?
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less
expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an
abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and
personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!
We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health Districts and
Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in: (Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba, Young,
(Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega
Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
• Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
• Flexible Rostering Practices • Attractive salary packaging
• Financial Relocation Incentives • Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• NSW Government Regional Relocation Grant
To view our current vacancies go to:
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!
To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here: http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/
NSW Health – Employer of Choice
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an abundance of lifestyle
benefits available to you in country NSW. You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health
Districts and Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in:(Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba,
Young, (Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
Flexible Rostering Practices Attractive salary packaging
Financial Relocation Incentives Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
NSW Government Regional Relocation GrantTo view our current vacancies go to http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select
Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here:
http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/ NSW Health – Employer of Choice
New Zealand’s Counties Manukau District Health Board is urging its staff and patients to be extra vigilant after a woman tried to abduct a newborn baby.
The board is reviewing its security procedures after a 24-year-old woman was charged with abducting a two-day-old girl from a closed ward at Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital on January 4.
The woman reportedly faked her own pregnancy for nine months and asked her partner to take her to the hospital to be induced.
The woman then allegedly removed the baby and tried to leave the hospital’s car park, when a nurse and the baby’s parents alerted staff who stopped the woman and also contacted police.
Police later arrested and charged the woman with abduction of a young person.
A Counties Manukau District Health Board spokeswoman said the incident was a “very rare event”.
“Despite a closed ward this unfortunate event happened,” she said.
“We are reviewing all of our security procedures to ensure that this cannot happen again. We are also asking patients and staff to be extra vigilant.”
The woman was remanded on bail at a court appearance on January 5 and is due to reappear in Manukau District Court later this month.
The Middlemore Hospital is the largest hospital run under Counties Manukau District Health Board, offering secondary-level hospital and specialist care for an area that stretches from Otahuhu to Port Waikato.
Woman charged over hospital baby abduction
Associate Director of Nursing: Night Duty
Are you looking for an exciting sea change opportunity?
Lyndoch Living offers a diverse range of services including a 198 bed Residential Aged Care Facility in the beachside town of Warrnambool in Victoria.
is recognised as a key member of the nursing team who assists in operationalising the core values of the organisation.
leadership, knowledge and skill in order to achieve high standards of nursing practice and associated customer satisfaction.
A full position description is available at www.lyndochliving.org.au. Written applications should be addressed to Human Resources Manager, Lyndoch Warrnambool Inc., Hopkins Road, Warrnambool
@lyndoch.org.auEmployment with Lyndoch Living is subject to a satisfactory Police Check
DIRECTOR OF NURSINGNavorina Nursing Home Navorina Nursing Home is a community owned not-for-profit organisation located in Deniliquin, southern NSW. Navorina is a fully accredited 50-bed high care facility that is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Director of Nursing.
Reporting to the Board of Management, the Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall management of the Nursing Home ensuring that all Government requirements are met, and that a pleasant homelike environment is maintained. This will include maintaining the highest levels of resident care, ensuring a harmonious positive staff/resident culture and fostering a commitment to quality and customer focused care in the provision of aged care services.
To be considered for this senior role you will need to be an AHPRA Registered Division 1 Nurse with managerial experience in and preferably qualifications in Aged Care. You will need to be able to
demonstrate knowledge of ACFI Funding Requirements and Commonwealth Accreditation Standards. Applicants who are enthusiastic and passionate about Aged Care and have strong leadership and management skills, including excellent communication skills, are particularly encouraged to apply.
This is a rare opportunity to make a genuine contribution to a tight-knit community and will suit an accomplished health or aged care professional seeking work-life balance. A competitive remuneration package is being offered to attract the highest calibre applicant.
You can obtain further details from our website at:
www.hrsa.com.auInterested applicants should contact Mr Peter McGregor on: 0407 139 257
PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226
www.hrsa.com.au
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HISS SurveyHealth Industry Satisfaction Survey
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about your own personal experiences.
The survey will take about 3 minutes to complete, and willhelp to paint a picture of how health professionals think
the health system is performing.
To complete the survey, please visit ncah.com.au andclick the link to the HISS Survey.
Thousands of jobs online at
www.ncah.com.au
HISS SurveyHealth Industry Satisfaction Survey
The quarterly Health Industry Satisfaction Survey ( HISS )is currently OPEN.
Please visit ncah.com.au and click the orange HISSsurvey link in the bottom right hand corner.
This is your opportunity to have your say about the stateof the health system, by answering a few short questions
about your own personal experiences.
The survey will take about 3 minutes to complete, and willhelp to paint a picture of how health professionals think
the health system is performing.
To complete the survey, please visit ncah.com.au andclick the link to the HISS Survey.
Thousands of jobs online at
www.ncah.com.au
HISS SurveyHealth Industry Satisfaction Survey
The quarterly Health Industry Satisfaction Survey ( HISS )is currently OPEN.
Please visit ncah.com.au and click the orange HISSsurvey link in the bottom right hand corner.
This is your opportunity to have your say about the stateof the health system, by answering a few short questions
about your own personal experiences.
The survey will take about 3 minutes to complete, and willhelp to paint a picture of how health professionals think
the health system is performing.
To complete the survey, please visit ncah.com.au andclick the link to the HISS Survey.
UPCOMING FEATURES
Upcoming publications of the
NCAH Magazine will include the
following special features:
Regional and Remote Feature
· Booking & Artwork Deadline:
January 23rd
Mental Health Feature
· Booking & Artwork Deadline:
February 6th
If you wish to participate, please
contact the NCAH team on
(03) 9271 8700, or email
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Medibank Health Solutions has a vacancy for Regional Workplace Rehabilitation Manager, Brisbane. The successful applicant will possess in-depth knowledge of Occupational Rehabilitation and demonstrated frontline management skills. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the QLD Workplace Rehabilitation team comprised of allied health professionals. Successful applicants will possess formal qualifications in an allied health discipline (preferably Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy).
Please contact [email protected] with any queries regarding this position
Are you looking for a change? Why not consider a career with Mercy Health & Aged Care? Mercy Health & Aged Care Central Queensland Ltd has 5 private Hospitals located in Mackay, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Rockhampton & Bundaberg. We also have aged care facilities in Rockhampton.
www.mercycq.com or call our recruitment team on (07) 4931 7478 today!
A Philippines government agency will investigate job opportunities in Australia as the country’s number of unemployed and under-employed nurses climbs to almost 300,000.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has told media the country’s large number of out of work nurses, including the 68,000 who recently passed nursing board examinations, could be the answer to Australia’s nursing shortage.
“With…its healthcare system now with an acute need for registered nurses and other allied professionals, there are tremendous opportunities to widen the gateway for jobs for Filipinos in Australia across all industries and across all states and territories,” POEA administrator Carlos Cao Jr said.
A spokesman for Acting Health Minister Nicola Roxon said the Australian Government welcomed suitably quali�ed nurses from overseas, including the Philippines.
“There are opportunities for overseas trained nurses to work in Australia,” he said.
“However, nurses and midwives seeking to practise in Australia must meet the professional standards required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
“These standards apply equally to all Australian citizens and permanent residents as well as internationally quali�ed health professionals.”
The spokesman said the government was delivering on its commitment to the Australian nursing workforce, providing training for an additional 3220 registered nurses in the past three years while increasing the number of
registered nurses by 21 per cent, up from 34,871 in 2007 to 42,182 in 2010.
“The Gillard Government is… supporting nurses to work in places of high need such as rural health, aged care, primary care and emergency medicine,” he said.
“In addition as part of the Australian Government’s $425 million commitment to further expand clinical training places, 32 per cent will go to nursing.”
The spokesman said the nation’s health workforce agency, Health Workforce Australia, was working with states and territories on a range of key programs including areas of workforce planning, clinical education and training, and international recruitment, aimed at meeting the future needs of the nursing workforce.
Philippines agency investigates Australian nursing jobs
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Psychologists have called on the Federal Government to re-think its cuts to mental health services for vulnerable Australians.
The Australian Psychological Society, which represents 20,000 psychologists, wants the government to reinstate six Medicare-funded psychology sessions for patients in the most acute distress.
The government reduced the number of funded sessions, as part of its Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative, from 18 to 10 last November, in a bid to save $174.6 million.
APS executive director Lyn Little�eld said the government could still save $117.5 million by introducing stricter rules for accessing the extra six sessions under exceptional circumstances.
“A large number of vulnerable Australians have been left without access to crucial care,” she said.
“With a slight adjustment to the rules and a relatively small expenditure, the government can protect them, while keeping the cuts it has used for other mental health investments.
“The heavy demand for Medicare-funded mental health sessions are testament to the immense need in the Australian community.”
The APS has outlined the proposal in its pre-budget submission to the government, alongside a list of proposals including greater access to neuropsychological assessments for older Australians, to ensure precise diagnosis of cognitive impairment-related health issues and more cost-effective treatment.
It is also seeking investment for a scheme to increase the number of psychologists in aged care facilities, in a bid to reduce the unnecessary use of medications for those with dementia, mood disorders and disruptive behaviour.
Psychologists demand mental health sessions be reinstated
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SEE WA IN A DAYFlight nurses positions Regional bases Come and enjoy this exciting role with one of the largest areomedical services in Australia, providing a range of emergency services and primary health care to the state of Western Australia. Our operations are ever evolving and we are seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably skilled and motivated Registered Nurse / Midwives wanting to join our dynamic fl ight nurse teams at our regional bases within Western Australia.The role of a Flight Nurse is fun, rewarding and challenging while valuing team work and independent practice. If you are registered with AHPRA as a registered nurse and midwife, have 3-5 years post grad experience in emergency or critical care and great communication skills RFDS Western Operations may have the role for you.A comprehensive 2 week orientation, generous salary and salary packaging benefi ts, assistance with relocation and subsidised rental and utility costs along with district loadings and gratuities are some of the incentives offered to the successful candidates.If you are seeking the opportunity to work in all our locations within WA, Derby, Jandakot, Meekatharra, Kalgoorlie and Port Hedland and would like to know more about being a fl ight nurse contact Gabrielle West, Director of Nursing on (08) 9417 6300. The RFDS are open to a 6 month plus fl ight nurse contract for applicants seeking employment with the RFDS.Information on positions can be obtained from Rosemary Hunt, by phoning (08) 9417 6300 during offi ce hours or send your e-mail request to [email protected] date for applications is Monday 6th February 2012.
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A renowned New Zealand nursing leader has been appointed as the new Chief Nursing and Midwifery Of�cer at Queensland Health.
Former New Zealand Ministry of Health Nursing Chief Advisor Dr Frances Hughes will begin work at Queensland Health on March 6.
Dr Hughes, who has immediate family based in Brisbane, will move from Porirua to take up the position.
“I am looking forward to the challenge and keen to take the role to the next level,” Dr Hughes said.
“I have been privileged to have studied and worked with many colleagues in Australia, and I look forward to now working in Queensland Health in this strategic leadership position.”
Queensland Nurses Union secretary Beth Mohle welcomed the appointment, while recognising the work of Acting Chief Nursing and Midwifery Of�cer Cheryl Burns.
“Since 2005 we have worked collaboratively with Queensland Health’s nursing and midwifery leadership, using an interest-based, problem solving approach, to address the challenges confronting the professions of nursing and midwifery,” she said.
“This is vital work if we are to meet the increasing health needs of our community.
“We continue to use this approach to our current negotiations for a new enterprise bargaining agreement, which will replace the current agreement that is due to expire on 31 March 2012.”
Dr Hughes has provided consultancy services to organisations around the world including the World Health Organisation, and was the Commandant-Colonel of the Royal
New Zealand Army Nursing Corp and the �rst Professor of Nursing at the University of Auckland.
In announcing the appointment, Director-General Dr Tony O’Connell said Dr Hughes was renowned for her work in policy development, particularly in the �elds of nursing and mental health.
“Frances has played a major role in leadership in nursing in New Zealand and was instrumental in the development of government policy around nurse prescribing, primary health care and rural scholarship schemes, nursing workforce, nurse practitioners and tele-nursing,” he said.
Dr Hughes worked in the aftermath of the 2001 World Trade Centre terrorist attacks in New York and also trained nurses in the wake of the 2005 Boxing Day tsunami and last year’s Canterbury earthquakes, and was recently awarded a Fulbright New Zealand Senior Scholar Award for 2012.
Queensland Health announces new chief nurseNurse practitioners will deliver frontline clinical care in residential and community settings, thanks to an $18.7 million Federal Government program.
More than 30 projects involving NPs across Australia will be funded under the Nurse Practitioner – Aged Care Models of Practice Program to help bolster the role of NPs in the aged care sector.
Adelaide’s Resthaven Incorporated will receive more than $500,000 funding to employ a palliative care nurse practitioner who will support people in the end phase of the ageing process.
Some of the other funding recipients include the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania, La Trobe University, Royal College of Nursing ACT, Southern Cross Care, Illawarra Retirement and The Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Team.
The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners and the Australian Nursing Federation have both applauded the move as recognition of the vital work of NPs in delivering quality health care.
ACNP president Helen Gosby said the project would highlight the valuable contribution of NPs, which now number more than 600 across Australia.
“I think it’s the fact that they can see that NPs are a good model to be able to provide this care, I think it’s really good,” she said.
“This is an area often without resources and NPs will be able to provide care to a lot of these people in residential care and keep them out of hospital.”
ANF federal secretary Lee Thomas welcomed the roll out of the initiative.
“NPs are increasingly being called upon to provide frontline health services across all parts of the community,” she said.
In announcing the program, Mental Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler said older people want to remain in their homes for as long as possible.
“The new nurse practitioner will improve end of life care and allow more people to die at their preferred place,” he said.
Mr Butler said the program would also provide new and extended career paths for aged care nurses.
“Delivering �exible training initiatives focused on improved clinical care will assist industry recruitment and retention and create attractive career paths in aged care.”
Funding boost for nurse practitioners
UTOPIAUrapuntja Health Service
Aboriginal CorporationCurrently recruitingExperienced Registered Nurse Midwife; full time ready now!
Exciting new opportunities for true believers in Primary Health Care.
Urapuntja Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health organization situated in the Alyawarr
small communities.
subsidised accommodation in a beautiful setting, is on offer to reliable resilient individuals who have some time to devote to us.
Do you really want to make a difference in remote Aboriginal health?
This is your chance to take a crucial role in an
health and has remarkable statistics to prove it.
with proven communication and computing skills, you will support a team with full commitment to primary health care. You will be working together in a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting. We encourage Indigenous nurses to apply for these positions.
Don’t hold back if you think you fit the bill give me a call!
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
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SEE WA IN A DAYFlight nurses positions Regional bases Come and enjoy this exciting role with one of the largest areomedical services in Australia, providing a range of emergency services and primary health care to the state of Western Australia. Our operations are ever evolving and we are seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably skilled and motivated Registered Nurse / Midwives wanting to join our dynamic fl ight nurse teams at our regional bases within Western Australia.The role of a Flight Nurse is fun, rewarding and challenging while valuing team work and independent practice. If you are registered with AHPRA as a registered nurse and midwife, have 3-5 years post grad experience in emergency or critical care and great communication skills RFDS Western Operations may have the role for you.A comprehensive 2 week orientation, generous salary and salary packaging benefi ts, assistance with relocation and subsidised rental and utility costs along with district loadings and gratuities are some of the incentives offered to the successful candidates.If you are seeking the opportunity to work in all our locations within WA, Derby, Jandakot, Meekatharra, Kalgoorlie and Port Hedland and would like to know more about being a fl ight nurse contact Gabrielle West, Director of Nursing on (08) 9417 6300. The RFDS are open to a 6 month plus fl ight nurse contract for applicants seeking employment with the RFDS.Information on positions can be obtained from Rosemary Hunt, by phoning (08) 9417 6300 during offi ce hours or send your e-mail request to [email protected] date for applications is Monday 6th February 2012.
BlazeS052637
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Placements in rural, remote, coastal and city locations
Your needs, interests and skills matched to placements
Team rewards and CPD programs
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A renowned New Zealand nursing leader has been appointed as the new Chief Nursing and Midwifery Of�cer at Queensland Health.
Former New Zealand Ministry of Health Nursing Chief Advisor Dr Frances Hughes will begin work at Queensland Health on March 6.
Dr Hughes, who has immediate family based in Brisbane, will move from Porirua to take up the position.
“I am looking forward to the challenge and keen to take the role to the next level,” Dr Hughes said.
“I have been privileged to have studied and worked with many colleagues in Australia, and I look forward to now working in Queensland Health in this strategic leadership position.”
Queensland Nurses Union secretary Beth Mohle welcomed the appointment, while recognising the work of Acting Chief Nursing and Midwifery Of�cer Cheryl Burns.
“Since 2005 we have worked collaboratively with Queensland Health’s nursing and midwifery leadership, using an interest-based, problem solving approach, to address the challenges confronting the professions of nursing and midwifery,” she said.
“This is vital work if we are to meet the increasing health needs of our community.
“We continue to use this approach to our current negotiations for a new enterprise bargaining agreement, which will replace the current agreement that is due to expire on 31 March 2012.”
Dr Hughes has provided consultancy services to organisations around the world including the World Health Organisation, and was the Commandant-Colonel of the Royal
New Zealand Army Nursing Corp and the �rst Professor of Nursing at the University of Auckland.
In announcing the appointment, Director-General Dr Tony O’Connell said Dr Hughes was renowned for her work in policy development, particularly in the �elds of nursing and mental health.
“Frances has played a major role in leadership in nursing in New Zealand and was instrumental in the development of government policy around nurse prescribing, primary health care and rural scholarship schemes, nursing workforce, nurse practitioners and tele-nursing,” he said.
Dr Hughes worked in the aftermath of the 2001 World Trade Centre terrorist attacks in New York and also trained nurses in the wake of the 2005 Boxing Day tsunami and last year’s Canterbury earthquakes, and was recently awarded a Fulbright New Zealand Senior Scholar Award for 2012.
Queensland Health announces new chief nurseNurse practitioners will deliver frontline clinical care in residential and community settings, thanks to an $18.7 million Federal Government program.
More than 30 projects involving NPs across Australia will be funded under the Nurse Practitioner – Aged Care Models of Practice Program to help bolster the role of NPs in the aged care sector.
Adelaide’s Resthaven Incorporated will receive more than $500,000 funding to employ a palliative care nurse practitioner who will support people in the end phase of the ageing process.
Some of the other funding recipients include the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania, La Trobe University, Royal College of Nursing ACT, Southern Cross Care, Illawarra Retirement and The Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Team.
The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners and the Australian Nursing Federation have both applauded the move as recognition of the vital work of NPs in delivering quality health care.
ACNP president Helen Gosby said the project would highlight the valuable contribution of NPs, which now number more than 600 across Australia.
“I think it’s the fact that they can see that NPs are a good model to be able to provide this care, I think it’s really good,” she said.
“This is an area often without resources and NPs will be able to provide care to a lot of these people in residential care and keep them out of hospital.”
ANF federal secretary Lee Thomas welcomed the roll out of the initiative.
“NPs are increasingly being called upon to provide frontline health services across all parts of the community,” she said.
In announcing the program, Mental Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler said older people want to remain in their homes for as long as possible.
“The new nurse practitioner will improve end of life care and allow more people to die at their preferred place,” he said.
Mr Butler said the program would also provide new and extended career paths for aged care nurses.
“Delivering �exible training initiatives focused on improved clinical care will assist industry recruitment and retention and create attractive career paths in aged care.”
Funding boost for nurse practitioners
UTOPIAUrapuntja Health Service
Aboriginal CorporationCurrently recruitingExperienced Registered Nurse Midwife; full time ready now!
Exciting new opportunities for true believers in Primary Health Care.
Urapuntja Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health organization situated in the Alyawarr
small communities.
subsidised accommodation in a beautiful setting, is on offer to reliable resilient individuals who have some time to devote to us.
Do you really want to make a difference in remote Aboriginal health?
This is your chance to take a crucial role in an
health and has remarkable statistics to prove it.
with proven communication and computing skills, you will support a team with full commitment to primary health care. You will be working together in a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting. We encourage Indigenous nurses to apply for these positions.
Don’t hold back if you think you fit the bill give me a call!
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
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acap.edu.au/counselling | 1800 061 199
If you want to change lives,it’s time to change yours.
ACAP is part of the Navitas Group. CRICOS Codes NSW 01328A, QLD 02565B, VIC 02829E1004-1011
Apply now for Term 1, 2012
1201-008 1PG FULL COLOUR CMYK (repeat)
Hamilton is strategically located 3.5 hours from Melbourne and 5 hours from Adelaide. Southern
Grampians spans the heart of Victoria’s renowned ‘Western District’ and boasts magnificent scenery at
every turn.
WDHS has the following position available:
Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical
Our Surgical Unit provides a diverse range of services including general and specialist surgery, day
procedures, haemodialysis and midwifery. This position is well supported by a number of specialist
nurses who assist in the coordination of clinical practice.
If you are a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse with high levels energy and excellent leadership
qualities then this is the job for you!
The position requires a person with strong leadership skills and a strong focus on clinical outcomes. The
successful candidate for this role will need to have advanced clinical skills, demonstrate effective and
professional nursing practices in planning, implementing and monitoring effective nursing practice.
WE OFFER:
To obtain further information regarding these opportunities visit our web-site, www.wdhs.net
satisfactory police check are required.
Excellence in Health Care – Putting People First
Registered NursesTelephone Triage
Recruiting Australia wide across Metropolitan and Regional Centres in 2012, with multiple inductions to be held over the coming months.
For more information on how to submit your interest or to apply for a role in your area, please go to www.medibankhealth.com.au/careers or call a Recruitment Consultant on 1300 365 156.
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
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acap.edu.au/counselling | 1800 061 199
If you want to change lives,it’s time to change yours.
ACAP is part of the Navitas Group. CRICOS Codes NSW 01328A, QLD 02565B, VIC 02829E1004-1011
Apply now for Term 1, 2012
1201-008 1PG FULL COLOUR CMYK (repeat)
Hamilton is strategically located 3.5 hours from Melbourne and 5 hours from Adelaide. Southern
Grampians spans the heart of Victoria’s renowned ‘Western District’ and boasts magnificent scenery at
every turn.
WDHS has the following position available:
Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical
Our Surgical Unit provides a diverse range of services including general and specialist surgery, day
procedures, haemodialysis and midwifery. This position is well supported by a number of specialist
nurses who assist in the coordination of clinical practice.
If you are a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse with high levels energy and excellent leadership
qualities then this is the job for you!
The position requires a person with strong leadership skills and a strong focus on clinical outcomes. The
successful candidate for this role will need to have advanced clinical skills, demonstrate effective and
professional nursing practices in planning, implementing and monitoring effective nursing practice.
WE OFFER:
To obtain further information regarding these opportunities visit our web-site, www.wdhs.net
satisfactory police check are required.
Excellence in Health Care – Putting People First
Registered NursesTelephone Triage
Recruiting Australia wide across Metropolitan and Regional Centres in 2012, with multiple inductions to be held over the coming months.
For more information on how to submit your interest or to apply for a role in your area, please go to www.medibankhealth.com.au/careers or call a Recruitment Consultant on 1300 365 156.
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
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SEE WA IN A DAYFlight nurses positions Regional bases Come and enjoy this exciting role with one of the largest areomedical services in Australia, providing a range of emergency services and primary health care to the state of Western Australia. Our operations are ever evolving and we are seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably skilled and motivated Registered Nurse / Midwives wanting to join our dynamic fl ight nurse teams at our regional bases within Western Australia.The role of a Flight Nurse is fun, rewarding and challenging while valuing team work and independent practice. If you are registered with AHPRA as a registered nurse and midwife, have 3-5 years post grad experience in emergency or critical care and great communication skills RFDS Western Operations may have the role for you.A comprehensive 2 week orientation, generous salary and salary packaging benefi ts, assistance with relocation and subsidised rental and utility costs along with district loadings and gratuities are some of the incentives offered to the successful candidates.If you are seeking the opportunity to work in all our locations within WA, Derby, Jandakot, Meekatharra, Kalgoorlie and Port Hedland and would like to know more about being a fl ight nurse contact Gabrielle West, Director of Nursing on (08) 9417 6300. The RFDS are open to a 6 month plus fl ight nurse contract for applicants seeking employment with the RFDS.Information on positions can be obtained from Rosemary Hunt, by phoning (08) 9417 6300 during offi ce hours or send your e-mail request to [email protected] date for applications is Monday 6th February 2012.
BlazeS052637
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Placements in rural, remote, coastal and city locations
Your needs, interests and skills matched to placements
Team rewards and CPD programs
RNS NURSES ROCK!
call 1300 761 351email [email protected] www.rnsnursing.com.au
A renowned New Zealand nursing leader has been appointed as the new Chief Nursing and Midwifery Of�cer at Queensland Health.
Former New Zealand Ministry of Health Nursing Chief Advisor Dr Frances Hughes will begin work at Queensland Health on March 6.
Dr Hughes, who has immediate family based in Brisbane, will move from Porirua to take up the position.
“I am looking forward to the challenge and keen to take the role to the next level,” Dr Hughes said.
“I have been privileged to have studied and worked with many colleagues in Australia, and I look forward to now working in Queensland Health in this strategic leadership position.”
Queensland Nurses Union secretary Beth Mohle welcomed the appointment, while recognising the work of Acting Chief Nursing and Midwifery Of�cer Cheryl Burns.
“Since 2005 we have worked collaboratively with Queensland Health’s nursing and midwifery leadership, using an interest-based, problem solving approach, to address the challenges confronting the professions of nursing and midwifery,” she said.
“This is vital work if we are to meet the increasing health needs of our community.
“We continue to use this approach to our current negotiations for a new enterprise bargaining agreement, which will replace the current agreement that is due to expire on 31 March 2012.”
Dr Hughes has provided consultancy services to organisations around the world including the World Health Organisation, and was the Commandant-Colonel of the Royal
New Zealand Army Nursing Corp and the �rst Professor of Nursing at the University of Auckland.
In announcing the appointment, Director-General Dr Tony O’Connell said Dr Hughes was renowned for her work in policy development, particularly in the �elds of nursing and mental health.
“Frances has played a major role in leadership in nursing in New Zealand and was instrumental in the development of government policy around nurse prescribing, primary health care and rural scholarship schemes, nursing workforce, nurse practitioners and tele-nursing,” he said.
Dr Hughes worked in the aftermath of the 2001 World Trade Centre terrorist attacks in New York and also trained nurses in the wake of the 2005 Boxing Day tsunami and last year’s Canterbury earthquakes, and was recently awarded a Fulbright New Zealand Senior Scholar Award for 2012.
Queensland Health announces new chief nurseNurse practitioners will deliver frontline clinical care in residential and community settings, thanks to an $18.7 million Federal Government program.
More than 30 projects involving NPs across Australia will be funded under the Nurse Practitioner – Aged Care Models of Practice Program to help bolster the role of NPs in the aged care sector.
Adelaide’s Resthaven Incorporated will receive more than $500,000 funding to employ a palliative care nurse practitioner who will support people in the end phase of the ageing process.
Some of the other funding recipients include the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania, La Trobe University, Royal College of Nursing ACT, Southern Cross Care, Illawarra Retirement and The Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Team.
The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners and the Australian Nursing Federation have both applauded the move as recognition of the vital work of NPs in delivering quality health care.
ACNP president Helen Gosby said the project would highlight the valuable contribution of NPs, which now number more than 600 across Australia.
“I think it’s the fact that they can see that NPs are a good model to be able to provide this care, I think it’s really good,” she said.
“This is an area often without resources and NPs will be able to provide care to a lot of these people in residential care and keep them out of hospital.”
ANF federal secretary Lee Thomas welcomed the roll out of the initiative.
“NPs are increasingly being called upon to provide frontline health services across all parts of the community,” she said.
In announcing the program, Mental Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler said older people want to remain in their homes for as long as possible.
“The new nurse practitioner will improve end of life care and allow more people to die at their preferred place,” he said.
Mr Butler said the program would also provide new and extended career paths for aged care nurses.
“Delivering �exible training initiatives focused on improved clinical care will assist industry recruitment and retention and create attractive career paths in aged care.”
Funding boost for nurse practitioners
UTOPIAUrapuntja Health Service
Aboriginal CorporationCurrently recruitingExperienced Registered Nurse Midwife; full time ready now!
Exciting new opportunities for true believers in Primary Health Care.
Urapuntja Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health organization situated in the Alyawarr
small communities.
subsidised accommodation in a beautiful setting, is on offer to reliable resilient individuals who have some time to devote to us.
Do you really want to make a difference in remote Aboriginal health?
This is your chance to take a crucial role in an
health and has remarkable statistics to prove it.
with proven communication and computing skills, you will support a team with full commitment to primary health care. You will be working together in a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting. We encourage Indigenous nurses to apply for these positions.
Don’t hold back if you think you fit the bill give me a call!
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
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SEE WA IN A DAYFlight nurses positions Regional bases Come and enjoy this exciting role with one of the largest areomedical services in Australia, providing a range of emergency services and primary health care to the state of Western Australia. Our operations are ever evolving and we are seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably skilled and motivated Registered Nurse / Midwives wanting to join our dynamic fl ight nurse teams at our regional bases within Western Australia.The role of a Flight Nurse is fun, rewarding and challenging while valuing team work and independent practice. If you are registered with AHPRA as a registered nurse and midwife, have 3-5 years post grad experience in emergency or critical care and great communication skills RFDS Western Operations may have the role for you.A comprehensive 2 week orientation, generous salary and salary packaging benefi ts, assistance with relocation and subsidised rental and utility costs along with district loadings and gratuities are some of the incentives offered to the successful candidates.If you are seeking the opportunity to work in all our locations within WA, Derby, Jandakot, Meekatharra, Kalgoorlie and Port Hedland and would like to know more about being a fl ight nurse contact Gabrielle West, Director of Nursing on (08) 9417 6300. The RFDS are open to a 6 month plus fl ight nurse contract for applicants seeking employment with the RFDS.Information on positions can be obtained from Rosemary Hunt, by phoning (08) 9417 6300 during offi ce hours or send your e-mail request to [email protected] date for applications is Monday 6th February 2012.
BlazeS052637
Live life your way and be paid what you’re worth
Placements in rural, remote, coastal and city locations
Your needs, interests and skills matched to placements
Team rewards and CPD programs
RNS NURSES ROCK!
call 1300 761 351email [email protected] www.rnsnursing.com.au
A renowned New Zealand nursing leader has been appointed as the new Chief Nursing and Midwifery Of�cer at Queensland Health.
Former New Zealand Ministry of Health Nursing Chief Advisor Dr Frances Hughes will begin work at Queensland Health on March 6.
Dr Hughes, who has immediate family based in Brisbane, will move from Porirua to take up the position.
“I am looking forward to the challenge and keen to take the role to the next level,” Dr Hughes said.
“I have been privileged to have studied and worked with many colleagues in Australia, and I look forward to now working in Queensland Health in this strategic leadership position.”
Queensland Nurses Union secretary Beth Mohle welcomed the appointment, while recognising the work of Acting Chief Nursing and Midwifery Of�cer Cheryl Burns.
“Since 2005 we have worked collaboratively with Queensland Health’s nursing and midwifery leadership, using an interest-based, problem solving approach, to address the challenges confronting the professions of nursing and midwifery,” she said.
“This is vital work if we are to meet the increasing health needs of our community.
“We continue to use this approach to our current negotiations for a new enterprise bargaining agreement, which will replace the current agreement that is due to expire on 31 March 2012.”
Dr Hughes has provided consultancy services to organisations around the world including the World Health Organisation, and was the Commandant-Colonel of the Royal
New Zealand Army Nursing Corp and the �rst Professor of Nursing at the University of Auckland.
In announcing the appointment, Director-General Dr Tony O’Connell said Dr Hughes was renowned for her work in policy development, particularly in the �elds of nursing and mental health.
“Frances has played a major role in leadership in nursing in New Zealand and was instrumental in the development of government policy around nurse prescribing, primary health care and rural scholarship schemes, nursing workforce, nurse practitioners and tele-nursing,” he said.
Dr Hughes worked in the aftermath of the 2001 World Trade Centre terrorist attacks in New York and also trained nurses in the wake of the 2005 Boxing Day tsunami and last year’s Canterbury earthquakes, and was recently awarded a Fulbright New Zealand Senior Scholar Award for 2012.
Queensland Health announces new chief nurseNurse practitioners will deliver frontline clinical care in residential and community settings, thanks to an $18.7 million Federal Government program.
More than 30 projects involving NPs across Australia will be funded under the Nurse Practitioner – Aged Care Models of Practice Program to help bolster the role of NPs in the aged care sector.
Adelaide’s Resthaven Incorporated will receive more than $500,000 funding to employ a palliative care nurse practitioner who will support people in the end phase of the ageing process.
Some of the other funding recipients include the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania, La Trobe University, Royal College of Nursing ACT, Southern Cross Care, Illawarra Retirement and The Nurse Practitioner Acute Care Team.
The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners and the Australian Nursing Federation have both applauded the move as recognition of the vital work of NPs in delivering quality health care.
ACNP president Helen Gosby said the project would highlight the valuable contribution of NPs, which now number more than 600 across Australia.
“I think it’s the fact that they can see that NPs are a good model to be able to provide this care, I think it’s really good,” she said.
“This is an area often without resources and NPs will be able to provide care to a lot of these people in residential care and keep them out of hospital.”
ANF federal secretary Lee Thomas welcomed the roll out of the initiative.
“NPs are increasingly being called upon to provide frontline health services across all parts of the community,” she said.
In announcing the program, Mental Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler said older people want to remain in their homes for as long as possible.
“The new nurse practitioner will improve end of life care and allow more people to die at their preferred place,” he said.
Mr Butler said the program would also provide new and extended career paths for aged care nurses.
“Delivering �exible training initiatives focused on improved clinical care will assist industry recruitment and retention and create attractive career paths in aged care.”
Funding boost for nurse practitioners
UTOPIAUrapuntja Health Service
Aboriginal CorporationCurrently recruitingExperienced Registered Nurse Midwife; full time ready now!
Exciting new opportunities for true believers in Primary Health Care.
Urapuntja Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health organization situated in the Alyawarr
small communities.
subsidised accommodation in a beautiful setting, is on offer to reliable resilient individuals who have some time to devote to us.
Do you really want to make a difference in remote Aboriginal health?
This is your chance to take a crucial role in an
health and has remarkable statistics to prove it.
with proven communication and computing skills, you will support a team with full commitment to primary health care. You will be working together in a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting. We encourage Indigenous nurses to apply for these positions.
Don’t hold back if you think you fit the bill give me a call!
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
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acap.edu.au/counselling | 1800 061 199
If you want to change lives,it’s time to change yours.
ACAP is part of the Navitas Group. CRICOS Codes NSW 01328A, QLD 02565B, VIC 02829E 1004-1011
Apply now for Term 1, 2012
1201-008 1PG FULL COLOUR CMYK (repeat)
Hamilton is strategically located 3.5 hours from Melbourne and 5 hours from Adelaide. Southern
Grampians spans the heart of Victoria’s renowned ‘Western District’ and boasts magnificent scenery at
every turn.
WDHS has the following position available:
Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical
Our Surgical Unit provides a diverse range of services including general and specialist surgery, day
procedures, haemodialysis and midwifery. This position is well supported by a number of specialist
nurses who assist in the coordination of clinical practice.
If you are a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse with high levels energy and excellent leadership
qualities then this is the job for you!
The position requires a person with strong leadership skills and a strong focus on clinical outcomes. The
successful candidate for this role will need to have advanced clinical skills, demonstrate effective and
professional nursing practices in planning, implementing and monitoring effective nursing practice.
WE OFFER:
To obtain further information regarding these opportunities visit our web-site, www.wdhs.net
satisfactory police check are required.
Excellence in Health Care – Putting People First
Registered NursesTelephone Triage
Recruiting Australia wide across Metropolitan and Regional Centres in 2012, with multiple inductions to be held over the coming months.
For more information on how to submit your interest or to apply for a role in your area, please go to www.medibankhealth.com.au/careers or call a Recruitment Consultant on 1300 365 156.
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
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Medibank Health Solutions has a vacancy for Regional Workplace Rehabilitation Manager, Brisbane. The successful applicant will possess in-depth knowledge of Occupational Rehabilitation and demonstrated frontline management skills. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the QLD Workplace Rehabilitation team comprised of allied health professionals. Successful applicants will possess formal qualifications in an allied health discipline (preferably Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy).
Please contact [email protected] with any queries regarding this position
Are you looking for a change? Why not consider a career with Mercy Health & Aged Care? Mercy Health & Aged Care Central Queensland Ltd has 5 private Hospitals located in Mackay, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Rockhampton & Bundaberg. We also have aged care facilities in Rockhampton.
www.mercycq.com or call our recruitment team on (07) 4931 7478 today!
A Philippines government agency will investigate job opportunities in Australia as the country’s number of unemployed and under-employed nurses climbs to almost 300,000.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has told media the country’s large number of out of work nurses, including the 68,000 who recently passed nursing board examinations, could be the answer to Australia’s nursing shortage.
“With…its healthcare system now with an acute need for registered nurses and other allied professionals, there are tremendous opportunities to widen the gateway for jobs for Filipinos in Australia across all industries and across all states and territories,” POEA administrator Carlos Cao Jr said.
A spokesman for Acting Health Minister Nicola Roxon said the Australian Government welcomed suitably quali�ed nurses from overseas, including the Philippines.
“There are opportunities for overseas trained nurses to work in Australia,” he said.
“However, nurses and midwives seeking to practise in Australia must meet the professional standards required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
“These standards apply equally to all Australian citizens and permanent residents as well as internationally quali�ed health professionals.”
The spokesman said the government was delivering on its commitment to the Australian nursing workforce, providing training for an additional 3220 registered nurses in the past three years while increasing the number of
registered nurses by 21 per cent, up from 34,871 in 2007 to 42,182 in 2010.
“The Gillard Government is… supporting nurses to work in places of high need such as rural health, aged care, primary care and emergency medicine,” he said.
“In addition as part of the Australian Government’s $425 million commitment to further expand clinical training places, 32 per cent will go to nursing.”
The spokesman said the nation’s health workforce agency, Health Workforce Australia, was working with states and territories on a range of key programs including areas of workforce planning, clinical education and training, and international recruitment, aimed at meeting the future needs of the nursing workforce.
Philippines agency investigates Australian nursing jobs
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Psychologists have called on the Federal Government to re-think its cuts to mental health services for vulnerable Australians.
The Australian Psychological Society, which represents 20,000 psychologists, wants the government to reinstate six Medicare-funded psychology sessions for patients in the most acute distress.
The government reduced the number of funded sessions, as part of its Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative, from 18 to 10 last November, in a bid to save $174.6 million.
APS executive director Lyn Little�eld said the government could still save $117.5 million by introducing stricter rules for accessing the extra six sessions under exceptional circumstances.
“A large number of vulnerable Australians have been left without access to crucial care,” she said.
“With a slight adjustment to the rules and a relatively small expenditure, the government can protect them, while keeping the cuts it has used for other mental health investments.
“The heavy demand for Medicare-funded mental health sessions are testament to the immense need in the Australian community.”
The APS has outlined the proposal in its pre-budget submission to the government, alongside a list of proposals including greater access to neuropsychological assessments for older Australians, to ensure precise diagnosis of cognitive impairment-related health issues and more cost-effective treatment.
It is also seeking investment for a scheme to increase the number of psychologists in aged care facilities, in a bid to reduce the unnecessary use of medications for those with dementia, mood disorders and disruptive behaviour.
Psychologists demand mental health sessions be reinstated
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Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.What are you waiting for?
Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.
What are you waiting for?
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less
expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an
abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and
personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!
We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health Districts and
Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in: (Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba, Young,
(Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega
Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
• Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
• Flexible Rostering Practices • Attractive salary packaging
• Financial Relocation Incentives • Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• NSW Government Regional Relocation Grant
To view our current vacancies go to:
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!
To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here: http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/
NSW Health – Employer of Choice
Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.
What are you waiting for?
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less
expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an
abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and
personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!
We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health Districts and
Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in: (Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba, Young,
(Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega
Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
• Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
• Flexible Rostering Practices • Attractive salary packaging
• Financial Relocation Incentives • Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• NSW Government Regional Relocation Grant
To view our current vacancies go to:
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!
To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here: http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/
NSW Health – Employer of Choice
Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.
What are you waiting for?
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less
expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an
abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and
personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!
We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health Districts and
Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in: (Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba, Young,
(Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega
Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
• Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
• Flexible Rostering Practices • Attractive salary packaging
• Financial Relocation Incentives • Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• NSW Government Regional Relocation Grant
To view our current vacancies go to:
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!
To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here: http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/
NSW Health – Employer of Choice
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an abundance of lifestyle
benefits available to you in country NSW. You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health
Districts and Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in:(Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba,
Young, (Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
Flexible Rostering Practices Attractive salary packaging
Financial Relocation Incentives Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
NSW Government Regional Relocation GrantTo view our current vacancies go to http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select
Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here:
http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/ NSW Health – Employer of Choice
New Zealand’s Counties Manukau District Health Board is urging its staff and patients to be extra vigilant after a woman tried to abduct a newborn baby.
The board is reviewing its security procedures after a 24-year-old woman was charged with abducting a two-day-old girl from a closed ward at Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital on January 4.
The woman reportedly faked her own pregnancy for nine months and asked her partner to take her to the hospital to be induced.
The woman then allegedly removed the baby and tried to leave the hospital’s car park, when a nurse and the baby’s parents alerted staff who stopped the woman and also contacted police.
Police later arrested and charged the woman with abduction of a young person.
A Counties Manukau District Health Board spokeswoman said the incident was a “very rare event”.
“Despite a closed ward this unfortunate event happened,” she said.
“We are reviewing all of our security procedures to ensure that this cannot happen again. We are also asking patients and staff to be extra vigilant.”
The woman was remanded on bail at a court appearance on January 5 and is due to reappear in Manukau District Court later this month.
The Middlemore Hospital is the largest hospital run under Counties Manukau District Health Board, offering secondary-level hospital and specialist care for an area that stretches from Otahuhu to Port Waikato.
Woman charged over hospital baby abduction
Associate Director of Nursing: Night Duty
Are you looking for an exciting sea change opportunity?
Lyndoch Living offers a diverse range of services including a 198 bed Residential Aged Care Facility in the beachside town of Warrnambool in Victoria.
is recognised as a key member of the nursing team who assists in operationalising the core values of the organisation.
leadership, knowledge and skill in order to achieve high standards of nursing practice and associated customer satisfaction.
A full position description is available at www.lyndochliving.org.au. Written applications should be addressed to Human Resources Manager, Lyndoch Warrnambool Inc., Hopkins Road, Warrnambool
@lyndoch.org.auEmployment with Lyndoch Living is subject to a satisfactory Police Check
DIRECTOR OF NURSINGNavorina Nursing Home Navorina Nursing Home is a community owned not-for-profit organisation located in Deniliquin, southern NSW. Navorina is a fully accredited 50-bed high care facility that is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Director of Nursing.
Reporting to the Board of Management, the Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall management of the Nursing Home ensuring that all Government requirements are met, and that a pleasant homelike environment is maintained. This will include maintaining the highest levels of resident care, ensuring a harmonious positive staff/resident culture and fostering a commitment to quality and customer focused care in the provision of aged care services.
To be considered for this senior role you will need to be an AHPRA Registered Division 1 Nurse with managerial experience in and preferably qualifications in Aged Care. You will need to be able to
demonstrate knowledge of ACFI Funding Requirements and Commonwealth Accreditation Standards. Applicants who are enthusiastic and passionate about Aged Care and have strong leadership and management skills, including excellent communication skills, are particularly encouraged to apply.
This is a rare opportunity to make a genuine contribution to a tight-knit community and will suit an accomplished health or aged care professional seeking work-life balance. A competitive remuneration package is being offered to attract the highest calibre applicant.
You can obtain further details from our website at:
www.hrsa.com.auInterested applicants should contact Mr Peter McGregor on: 0407 139 257
PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226
www.hrsa.com.au
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This is your opportunity to have your say about the stateof the health system, by answering a few short questions
about your own personal experiences.
The survey will take about 3 minutes to complete, and willhelp to paint a picture of how health professionals think
the health system is performing.
To complete the survey, please visit ncah.com.au andclick the link to the HISS Survey.
Thousands of jobs online at
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HISS SurveyHealth Industry Satisfaction Survey
The quarterly Health Industry Satisfaction Survey ( HISS )is currently OPEN.
Please visit ncah.com.au and click the orange HISSsurvey link in the bottom right hand corner.
This is your opportunity to have your say about the stateof the health system, by answering a few short questions
about your own personal experiences.
The survey will take about 3 minutes to complete, and willhelp to paint a picture of how health professionals think
the health system is performing.
To complete the survey, please visit ncah.com.au andclick the link to the HISS Survey.
Thousands of jobs online at
www.ncah.com.au
HISS SurveyHealth Industry Satisfaction Survey
The quarterly Health Industry Satisfaction Survey ( HISS )is currently OPEN.
Please visit ncah.com.au and click the orange HISSsurvey link in the bottom right hand corner.
This is your opportunity to have your say about the stateof the health system, by answering a few short questions
about your own personal experiences.
The survey will take about 3 minutes to complete, and willhelp to paint a picture of how health professionals think
the health system is performing.
To complete the survey, please visit ncah.com.au andclick the link to the HISS Survey.
UPCOMING FEATURES
Upcoming publications of the
NCAH Magazine will include the
following special features:
Regional and Remote Feature
· Booking & Artwork Deadline:
January 23rd
Mental Health Feature
· Booking & Artwork Deadline:
February 6th
If you wish to participate, please
contact the NCAH team on
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Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.What are you waiting for?
Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.
What are you waiting for?
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less
expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an
abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and
personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!
We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health Districts and
Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in: (Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba, Young,
(Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega
Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
• Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
• Flexible Rostering Practices • Attractive salary packaging
• Financial Relocation Incentives • Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• NSW Government Regional Relocation Grant
To view our current vacancies go to:
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!
To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here: http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/
NSW Health – Employer of Choice
Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.
What are you waiting for?
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less
expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an
abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and
personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!
We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health Districts and
Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in: (Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba, Young,
(Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega
Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
• Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
• Flexible Rostering Practices • Attractive salary packaging
• Financial Relocation Incentives • Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• NSW Government Regional Relocation Grant
To view our current vacancies go to:
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!
To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here: http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/
NSW Health – Employer of Choice
Looking for a change of scenery, friendly communities and affordable living?
Why don’t you make the change to live the lifestyle in regional southern NSW.
What are you waiting for?
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less
expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an
abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW.
You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and
personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!
We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health Districts and
Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in: (Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba, Young,
(Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega
Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
• Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow • Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
• Flexible Rostering Practices • Attractive salary packaging
• Financial Relocation Incentives • Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• NSW Government Regional Relocation Grant
To view our current vacancies go to:
http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!
To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here: http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/
NSW Health – Employer of Choice
Both Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Local Health Districts offer friendly communities, less expensive lifestyles and a great team approach in the work environment. Many regional centres have a strong cultural diversity with well established service and sporting facilities. There are an abundance of lifestyle
benefits available to you in country NSW. You will be amazed at what you will have access to.
Working for the Local Health Districts gives you the opportunity to enhance your professional and personal life in ways you have only imagined.
If you are a Nurse Manager, Nurse Leader looking for a lifestyle change or to progress your career
then we NEED YOU!We have Nursing Management vacancies throughout the Local Health
Districts and Nurse Unit Manager vacancies in:(Murrumbidgee) Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Lake Cargelligo, Tumbarumba,
Young, (Southern NSW) Goulburn and Bega Some of the incentives available to you if you make the change are:
Professional and flexible team environments where you can practice and grow Commitment to ongoing development through professional clinical education programs
Flexible Rostering Practices Attractive salary packaging
Financial Relocation Incentives Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
NSW Government Regional Relocation GrantTo view our current vacancies go to http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au/Default.aspx and select
Murrumbidgee or Southern NSW Local Health District
AND APPLY NOW!To find out more about the lifestyle of our region click here:
http://www2.gsahs.nsw.gov.au/lifestyle/ NSW Health – Employer of Choice
New Zealand’s Counties Manukau District Health Board is urging its staff and patients to be extra vigilant after a woman tried to abduct a newborn baby.
The board is reviewing its security procedures after a 24-year-old woman was charged with abducting a two-day-old girl from a closed ward at Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital on January 4.
The woman reportedly faked her own pregnancy for nine months and asked her partner to take her to the hospital to be induced.
The woman then allegedly removed the baby and tried to leave the hospital’s car park, when a nurse and the baby’s parents alerted staff who stopped the woman and also contacted police.
Police later arrested and charged the woman with abduction of a young person.
A Counties Manukau District Health Board spokeswoman said the incident was a “very rare event”.
“Despite a closed ward this unfortunate event happened,” she said.
“We are reviewing all of our security procedures to ensure that this cannot happen again. We are also asking patients and staff to be extra vigilant.”
The woman was remanded on bail at a court appearance on January 5 and is due to reappear in Manukau District Court later this month.
The Middlemore Hospital is the largest hospital run under Counties Manukau District Health Board, offering secondary-level hospital and specialist care for an area that stretches from Otahuhu to Port Waikato.
Woman charged over hospital baby abduction
Associate Director of Nursing: Night Duty
Are you looking for an exciting sea change opportunity?
Lyndoch Living offers a diverse range of services including a 198 bed Residential Aged Care Facility in the beachside town of Warrnambool in Victoria.
is recognised as a key member of the nursing team who assists in operationalising the core values of the organisation.
leadership, knowledge and skill in order to achieve high standards of nursing practice and associated customer satisfaction.
A full position description is available at www.lyndochliving.org.au. Written applications should be addressed to Human Resources Manager, Lyndoch Warrnambool Inc., Hopkins Road, Warrnambool
@lyndoch.org.auEmployment with Lyndoch Living is subject to a satisfactory Police Check
DIRECTOR OF NURSINGNavorina Nursing Home Navorina Nursing Home is a community owned not-for-profit organisation located in Deniliquin, southern NSW. Navorina is a fully accredited 50-bed high care facility that is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Director of Nursing.
Reporting to the Board of Management, the Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall management of the Nursing Home ensuring that all Government requirements are met, and that a pleasant homelike environment is maintained. This will include maintaining the highest levels of resident care, ensuring a harmonious positive staff/resident culture and fostering a commitment to quality and customer focused care in the provision of aged care services.
To be considered for this senior role you will need to be an AHPRA Registered Division 1 Nurse with managerial experience in and preferably qualifications in Aged Care. You will need to be able to
demonstrate knowledge of ACFI Funding Requirements and Commonwealth Accreditation Standards. Applicants who are enthusiastic and passionate about Aged Care and have strong leadership and management skills, including excellent communication skills, are particularly encouraged to apply.
This is a rare opportunity to make a genuine contribution to a tight-knit community and will suit an accomplished health or aged care professional seeking work-life balance. A competitive remuneration package is being offered to attract the highest calibre applicant.
You can obtain further details from our website at:
www.hrsa.com.auInterested applicants should contact Mr Peter McGregor on: 0407 139 257
PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226
www.hrsa.com.au
Thousands of jobs online at
www.ncah.com.au
HISS SurveyHealth Industry Satisfaction Survey
The quarterly Health Industry Satisfaction Survey ( HISS )is currently OPEN.
Please visit ncah.com.au and click the orange HISSsurvey link in the bottom right hand corner.
This is your opportunity to have your say about the stateof the health system, by answering a few short questions
about your own personal experiences.
The survey will take about 3 minutes to complete, and willhelp to paint a picture of how health professionals think
the health system is performing.
To complete the survey, please visit ncah.com.au andclick the link to the HISS Survey.
Thousands of jobs online at
www.ncah.com.au
HISS SurveyHealth Industry Satisfaction Survey
The quarterly Health Industry Satisfaction Survey ( HISS )is currently OPEN.
Please visit ncah.com.au and click the orange HISSsurvey link in the bottom right hand corner.
This is your opportunity to have your say about the stateof the health system, by answering a few short questions
about your own personal experiences.
The survey will take about 3 minutes to complete, and willhelp to paint a picture of how health professionals think
the health system is performing.
To complete the survey, please visit ncah.com.au andclick the link to the HISS Survey.
Thousands of jobs online at
www.ncah.com.au
HISS SurveyHealth Industry Satisfaction Survey
The quarterly Health Industry Satisfaction Survey ( HISS )is currently OPEN.
Please visit ncah.com.au and click the orange HISSsurvey link in the bottom right hand corner.
This is your opportunity to have your say about the stateof the health system, by answering a few short questions
about your own personal experiences.
The survey will take about 3 minutes to complete, and willhelp to paint a picture of how health professionals think
the health system is performing.
To complete the survey, please visit ncah.com.au andclick the link to the HISS Survey.
UPCOMING FEATURES
Upcoming publications of the
NCAH Magazine will include the
following special features:
Regional and Remote Feature
· Booking & Artwork Deadline:
January 23rd
Mental Health Feature
· Booking & Artwork Deadline:
February 6th
If you wish to participate, please
contact the NCAH team on
(03) 9271 8700, or email
1022-023 1/2PG FULL COLOUR (repeat)
Nursing Agency
Positions available in ... Midwifery Emergency Rural
Mental Health Theatre ICU
We Offer ...
Aus 1300 306 858 NZ 0800 333 733Freecall now to secure your place
Register online at www.koalanurses.com.au
or email your CV to nursing @koalanurses.com.au
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Medibank Health Solutions has a vacancy for Regional Workplace Rehabilitation Manager, Brisbane. The successful applicant will possess in-depth knowledge of Occupational Rehabilitation and demonstrated frontline management skills. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the QLD Workplace Rehabilitation team comprised of allied health professionals. Successful applicants will possess formal qualifications in an allied health discipline (preferably Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy).
Please contact [email protected] with any queries regarding this position
Are you looking for a change? Why not consider a career with Mercy Health & Aged Care? Mercy Health & Aged Care Central Queensland Ltd has 5 private Hospitals located in Mackay, Yeppoon, Gladstone, Rockhampton & Bundaberg. We also have aged care facilities in Rockhampton.
www.mercycq.com or call our recruitment team on (07) 4931 7478 today!
A Philippines government agency will investigate job opportunities in Australia as the country’s number of unemployed and under-employed nurses climbs to almost 300,000.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has told media the country’s large number of out of work nurses, including the 68,000 who recently passed nursing board examinations, could be the answer to Australia’s nursing shortage.
“With…its healthcare system now with an acute need for registered nurses and other allied professionals, there are tremendous opportunities to widen the gateway for jobs for Filipinos in Australia across all industries and across all states and territories,” POEA administrator Carlos Cao Jr said.
A spokesman for Acting Health Minister Nicola Roxon said the Australian Government welcomed suitably quali�ed nurses from overseas, including the Philippines.
“There are opportunities for overseas trained nurses to work in Australia,” he said.
“However, nurses and midwives seeking to practise in Australia must meet the professional standards required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
“These standards apply equally to all Australian citizens and permanent residents as well as internationally quali�ed health professionals.”
The spokesman said the government was delivering on its commitment to the Australian nursing workforce, providing training for an additional 3220 registered nurses in the past three years while increasing the number of
registered nurses by 21 per cent, up from 34,871 in 2007 to 42,182 in 2010.
“The Gillard Government is… supporting nurses to work in places of high need such as rural health, aged care, primary care and emergency medicine,” he said.
“In addition as part of the Australian Government’s $425 million commitment to further expand clinical training places, 32 per cent will go to nursing.”
The spokesman said the nation’s health workforce agency, Health Workforce Australia, was working with states and territories on a range of key programs including areas of workforce planning, clinical education and training, and international recruitment, aimed at meeting the future needs of the nursing workforce.
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Psychologists have called on the Federal Government to re-think its cuts to mental health services for vulnerable Australians.
The Australian Psychological Society, which represents 20,000 psychologists, wants the government to reinstate six Medicare-funded psychology sessions for patients in the most acute distress.
The government reduced the number of funded sessions, as part of its Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative, from 18 to 10 last November, in a bid to save $174.6 million.
APS executive director Lyn Little�eld said the government could still save $117.5 million by introducing stricter rules for accessing the extra six sessions under exceptional circumstances.
“A large number of vulnerable Australians have been left without access to crucial care,” she said.
“With a slight adjustment to the rules and a relatively small expenditure, the government can protect them, while keeping the cuts it has used for other mental health investments.
“The heavy demand for Medicare-funded mental health sessions are testament to the immense need in the Australian community.”
The APS has outlined the proposal in its pre-budget submission to the government, alongside a list of proposals including greater access to neuropsychological assessments for older Australians, to ensure precise diagnosis of cognitive impairment-related health issues and more cost-effective treatment.
It is also seeking investment for a scheme to increase the number of psychologists in aged care facilities, in a bid to reduce the unnecessary use of medications for those with dementia, mood disorders and disruptive behaviour.
Psychologists demand mental health sessions be reinstated
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If you are looking to make a fresh start to your career in
2012 or would like to register your interest in future job
opportunities go to www.ahnr.com.au
Some of our current vacancies include:
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Melbourne, Victoria
Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration with an eligible work permit for Australia
Registered Nurse (Operating Suite)
Swan Hill, Victoria
Occupational Therapist
Shepparton, Victoria
Nurse Unit Manager (Surgical)
Hamilton, Victoria
Dental Technician
Shepparton, Victoria
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Nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses at Australia’s �rst public nurse-led walk-in centre assessed and treated around 70 per cent of their 16,500 presentations, without those patients requiring referral to alternative services, in 2011.
The �gures come as the Labor ACT Government has committed to double its funding for nurse-led walk-in centres in Canberra, if it is re-elected to power in October.
Chief Minister and Health Minister Katy Gallagher wants to talk to local GPs, consumers and nurses about the preferred model for establishing the services, which could involve two or three centres – with nurse-led walk-in centres also mooted for Belconnen and Tuggeranong.
Ms Gallagher said the ACT Health Walk-In Centre, based at the Canberra Hospital, has shown “positive” growth since it opened in May 2010, while helping alleviate pressure on the state’s busy hospital emergency departments.
“The most common reason for people presenting to the WiC is for upper respiratory tract infections, which equates to over 20 per cent of presentations since it opened,” Ms Gallagher said.
“The nurse-led centres have also treated a variety of other conditions which have included wounds and lacerations, ear conditions, tonsillitis and gastroenteritis.”
Ms Gallagher said feedback showed 80 per cent of patients have been very satis�ed with their treatment or advice.
A spokeswoman for Ms Gallagher said the �nal model of the proposed expanded service
would depend on the outcome of discussions with stakeholders.
“For example, one way would be to retain the Canberra Hospital Walk-in Centre and create a hub and spoke model with two smaller WiCs in Tuggeranong and Belconnen,” the spokeswoman said.
“Another possibility is to move the existing WiC off the Canberra Hospital campus, keeping the Canberra Hospital for acute care services, and create two larger walk-in centres in Tuggeranong and Belconnen.”
The ACT branch of the Australian Nursing Federation has welcomed Labor’s commitment to expand the centres.
ACT ANF branch secretary Jenny Miragaya said the Canberra Hospital centre, which is staffed by a small group of highly-skilled nurses, has made “signi�cant improvements” to healthcare services and options available in the region.
“The high rates of utilisation, short waiting times and consumers’ high levels of satisfaction with the advice and treatment they received re�ect well on the nurse-led WiC model and the skill and ability of the staff,” she said.
“The nurses who staff the existing walk-in centre are very experienced and highly educated healthcare professionals.
“The ACT ANF hopes that with the proposed expansion of the WiC model the role of the nurse practitioners will be expanded to allow them to deliver healthcare within their full scope of practice,” Ms Miragaya said.
Nurse-led walk-in centres could expand in ACT
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New South Wales nurse Kellie Wilson has farewelled her husband and her hero, helicopter paramedic Mick Wilson at his funeral in Sydney.
Mrs Wilson paid tribute to her husband and the father of their three children, who died while rescuing canyoners on Christmas Eve.
Hundreds of family, friends and paramedic colleagues gathered for the funeral at St James Anglican Church on January 3, where the couple were also married 16 years ago.
“He was my soul mate, my protector, my con�dant, my best friend,” Mrs Wilson said.
“I will be forever grateful to the actions of those who assisted Michael in the �nal moments and the ultimate tearful retrieval.
“It is no surprise to me that Michael courageously died laying his body on the line for his patients.
“A true hero in every sense of the word to the very end.”
Mr Wilson, a paramedic for 15 years, died after a winch line was cut during a complex rescue operation at Carrington Falls on the NSW south coast.
He is the �rst NSW paramedic to be killed on duty in more than 30 years.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau will investigate the accident.
In a statement, the Ambulance Service of New South Wales said it would cooperate fully with the investigation and was unable to make any further comment.
An appeal has been established to support the Wilson family. To support the family, visit the Commonwealth Bank and donate to the ‘Mick Wilson Family Appeal’, BSB 062-177, Account No 1024 7793.
Nurse farewells hero paramedic husband
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Nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses at Australia’s �rst public nurse-led walk-in centre assessed and treated around 70 per cent of their 16,500 presentations, without those patients requiring referral to alternative services, in 2011.
The �gures come as the Labor ACT Government has committed to double its funding for nurse-led walk-in centres in Canberra, if it is re-elected to power in October.
Chief Minister and Health Minister Katy Gallagher wants to talk to local GPs, consumers and nurses about the preferred model for establishing the services, which could involve two or three centres – with nurse-led walk-in centres also mooted for Belconnen and Tuggeranong.
Ms Gallagher said the ACT Health Walk-In Centre, based at the Canberra Hospital, has shown “positive” growth since it opened in May 2010, while helping alleviate pressure on the state’s busy hospital emergency departments.
“The most common reason for people presenting to the WiC is for upper respiratory tract infections, which equates to over 20 per cent of presentations since it opened,” Ms Gallagher said.
“The nurse-led centres have also treated a variety of other conditions which have included wounds and lacerations, ear conditions, tonsillitis and gastroenteritis.”
Ms Gallagher said feedback showed 80 per cent of patients have been very satis�ed with their treatment or advice.
A spokeswoman for Ms Gallagher said the �nal model of the proposed expanded service
would depend on the outcome of discussions with stakeholders.
“For example, one way would be to retain the Canberra Hospital Walk-in Centre and create a hub and spoke model with two smaller WiCs in Tuggeranong and Belconnen,” the spokeswoman said.
“Another possibility is to move the existing WiC off the Canberra Hospital campus, keeping the Canberra Hospital for acute care services, and create two larger walk-in centres in Tuggeranong and Belconnen.”
The ACT branch of the Australian Nursing Federation has welcomed Labor’s commitment to expand the centres.
ACT ANF branch secretary Jenny Miragaya said the Canberra Hospital centre, which is staffed by a small group of highly-skilled nurses, has made “signi�cant improvements” to healthcare services and options available in the region.
“The high rates of utilisation, short waiting times and consumers’ high levels of satisfaction with the advice and treatment they received re�ect well on the nurse-led WiC model and the skill and ability of the staff,” she said.
“The nurses who staff the existing walk-in centre are very experienced and highly educated healthcare professionals.
“The ACT ANF hopes that with the proposed expansion of the WiC model the role of the nurse practitioners will be expanded to allow them to deliver healthcare within their full scope of practice,” Ms Miragaya said.
Nurse-led walk-in centres could expand in ACT
NEW! The Milky Way online conference From the comfort of your own computer screen anywhere in the world.
The Milky Way: A galaxy of lactation information
www.breastfeedingconferences.com.au Unlock the latest thinking and research on breastfeeding
FOR MORE INFORMATION See full programs and register online at
www.breastfeedingconferences.com.auor phone +61 488 757 334
or e-mail [email protected]
Presenters Dr James McKenna (USA) Dr Michael Abou-Dakn (Germany) Rodney Whyte (Australia) Liz Crowe (Australia)
Maureen Minchin (Australia)
Topics Sleep Sex Solids Bonding Prescription medication BFHI SIDS Co-sleeping Social Drugs Communication Allergies Gestational diabetes Breast and nipple pain
and more...
Accreditation CERPs Approval No C21194. Pre exam education hours 12. 11.25 and 0.75R CERPs have been allocated to this program.
GOLD COAST February 13–14, 2012Venue The Raddison Resort Gold Coast Palm Meadows Drive, Carrara, QLD 4211
New South Wales nurse Kellie Wilson has farewelled her husband and her hero, helicopter paramedic Mick Wilson at his funeral in Sydney.
Mrs Wilson paid tribute to her husband and the father of their three children, who died while rescuing canyoners on Christmas Eve.
Hundreds of family, friends and paramedic colleagues gathered for the funeral at St James Anglican Church on January 3, where the couple were also married 16 years ago.
“He was my soul mate, my protector, my con�dant, my best friend,” Mrs Wilson said.
“I will be forever grateful to the actions of those who assisted Michael in the �nal moments and the ultimate tearful retrieval.
“It is no surprise to me that Michael courageously died laying his body on the line for his patients.
“A true hero in every sense of the word to the very end.”
Mr Wilson, a paramedic for 15 years, died after a winch line was cut during a complex rescue operation at Carrington Falls on the NSW south coast.
He is the �rst NSW paramedic to be killed on duty in more than 30 years.
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau will investigate the accident.
In a statement, the Ambulance Service of New South Wales said it would cooperate fully with the investigation and was unable to make any further comment.
An appeal has been established to support the Wilson family. To support the family, visit the Commonwealth Bank and donate to the ‘Mick Wilson Family Appeal’, BSB 062-177, Account No 1024 7793.
Nurse farewells hero paramedic husband
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Funded by the Australian GovernmentW: www.ahnr.com.au E: [email protected] T: 1300 981 509www.ahnr.com.au
If you are looking to make a fresh start to your career or would like to register your interest in future job opportunities go to
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW IN 2012?
If you are looking to make a fresh start to your career in
2012 or would like to register your interest in future job
opportunities go to www.ahnr.com.au
Some of our current vacancies include:
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Melbourne, Victoria
Applicants must hold current AHPRA registration with an eligible work permit for Australia
Registered Nurse (Operating Suite)
Swan Hill, Victoria
Occupational Therapist
Shepparton, Victoria
Nurse Unit Manager (Surgical)
Hamilton, Victoria
Dental Technician
Shepparton, Victoria
1125-010 1PG FULL COLOUR CMYK (typeset)
Free education (earning CPE points)Free nursing apparelProud to be a preferred provider to Queensland HealthAsk about iShift, shifting the way you book your work
Nursing Agenciesare not all the same
Your First Choice isYour Best Choice!
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New South Wales’ nursing workforce will be ramped up this year, with an in�ux of undergraduate nurses and experienced overseas nurses.
Nurses from the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland are expected to start work with New South Wales Health in the �rst quarter of this year while 1646 undergraduate nurses have accepted offers to commence as newly registered nurses in 2012.
The nursing injection comes as NSW Health works to add an extra 2475 nurses to its wards within the next four years in a bid to bolster patient care.
A NSW Ministry of Health spokesperson said the in�ux of undergraduate and overseas nurses will add to the extra 970 nurses who began roles with the NSW public health system between March and October last year.
NSW Health cast its recruitment net internationally last year, with positions advertised in general nursing, medical/surgical, mental health, palliative care, acute rehab, emergency, operating theatres and in midwifery.
The spokesperson said the campaign targeted experienced nurses eligible for Australian registration across the UK, USA and Ireland.
“The response to the recruitment campaign was good and there was interest from experienced nurses in all the countries visited, particularly due to Australia’s climate and working conditions,” she said.
More nurses join the ranks at New South Wales Health
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4009General Medical,
Midwifery,
Regional & Remote
Regional and
Remote
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www.cqnurse.com.au
07 4998 5550
WorkPacMelbourne,
Brisbane
VIC, QLD4Aged Care, Cardiac,
Community / Maternal,
Critical / ICU / NICU,
Emergency,
General Medical,
Mental Health / Psych,
Theatre / Periop
VICPublic Sector Panel,
Epworth;
QLD - Mater, RSL,
Qld Baptist Care,
Blue Care
www.workpac.com
1300 724 216
First Choice
Care
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Melbourne
QLD, VIC2,5008Aged Care, Cardiac,
Community / Maternal,
Critical / ICU / NICU,
Emergency,
General Medical,
Mental Health / Psych,
Midwifery,
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New South Wales’ nursing workforce will be ramped up this year, with an in�ux of undergraduate nurses and experienced overseas nurses.
Nurses from the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland are expected to start work with New South Wales Health in the �rst quarter of this year while 1646 undergraduate nurses have accepted offers to commence as newly registered nurses in 2012.
The nursing injection comes as NSW Health works to add an extra 2475 nurses to its wards within the next four years in a bid to bolster patient care.
A NSW Ministry of Health spokesperson said the in�ux of undergraduate and overseas nurses will add to the extra 970 nurses who began roles with the NSW public health system between March and October last year.
NSW Health cast its recruitment net internationally last year, with positions advertised in general nursing, medical/surgical, mental health, palliative care, acute rehab, emergency, operating theatres and in midwifery.
The spokesperson said the campaign targeted experienced nurses eligible for Australian registration across the UK, USA and Ireland.
“The response to the recruitment campaign was good and there was interest from experienced nurses in all the countries visited, particularly due to Australia’s climate and working conditions,” she said.
More nurses join the ranks at New South Wales Health
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Opening in 2012, this state of the art Hospital will bring best-in-class children’s health care, prevention and research to Central Florida.
Designed with the help of patient families and healthcare professionals, this new hospital will have a capacity for 137 beds and be part of a 60-acre, fully integrated health campus. The health care providers are dedicated to achieving higher standards in children’s health. They begin by caring for every child as if they were their own. They are more than a children’s hospital. As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, they deliver care differently. They have made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It’s a promise that extends beyond their nationally recognized clinical care to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education and prevention services for all families in the communities they serve. They stand with parents, physicians, community leaders, children’s advocates and elected officials, helping give more kids the very best chance to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.
An amazing in Orlando, Florida
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Be part of Orlando’s Newest World Class “Attraction” — Medical City Lake Nona
We are seeking nurses for the following clinical areas by July 2012!• PICU• Pediatric Medical / Surgical units• Operating Room• PACU/ Recovery room• Emergency Room
Successful applicants will have:• An Australian Passport• A minimum of 3– 4 years of current post graduate experience• NCLEX passers preferred• A Bachelor’s Degree and meet the hour requirements for US licensure
Avant Healthcare is an industry
leader and specialist in International
Healthcare Recruitment for the
USA combining over 35 years
of experience.
Package will include:• Free licensure and visa processing• NCLEX review program and paid exam trip• Great salary and bonus options• Clinical and social transitions support• Benefits including medical, dental, life and indemnity insurance• Paid flight to the US for RN• Support of an experienced international recruitment company• Opportunity for permanent residency
INTERESTED PEDIATRIC NURSES: Please email resume to [email protected]
REFER A PEDIATRIC NURSE and receive a $1500 referral bonus for those who follow through to employment! For further information, email: Lesley Hamilton, RN SVP OperationsAvant Healthcare Professionals lhamilton @avanthealthcare.com or call US + 1 407 681 2999 ext 106.
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Interested in being part of the future of Forensic Mental Health in NSW?
Opportunities for Endorsed Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses with recent Mental Health experienceOperated by Justice Health, The Forensic Hospital is an integral part of the Forensic Mental Health Network.
Located at Malabar and officially opened in February 2009, this purpose-built 135-bed facility provides high-quality specialised care to male, female and adolescent forensic patients in a high-security therapeutic environment.
Justice Health offers flexible work options, salary packaging, education support and self-development opportunities for mental health professionals.
If you have recent mental health experience as an EEN or RN and would like more detail about the opportunities that exist within The Forensic Hospital, please contact a member of our recruitment team.
Enquiries: The Recruitment Team 1300 734 842.
Website: www.jobsatjusticehealth.com.au
Applications: Justice Health Recruitment – The Forensic Hospital, PO Box 150, Matraville NSW 2036 or email [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you to The Team!
A Rare Opportunity to Kick Start your Nursing Management Career! Excellent Remuneration + Salary Packaging Location - TamworthThis newly purpose built facility is immaculate and set in a picturesque major centre in the New England Area. The organisation is professionally managed and the facility is operating in a very effective and compliant manner. Reporting directly to a supportive highly experienced (clinical) General Manager, and assisted by a full time Care Coordinator and a stable clinical team, this is a rare opportunity to utilize your current clinical and staff leadership experience within a quality facility that recognises clinical expertise and professionalism.You will be responsible for overall care delivery, contributing strategically (models of care, service and quality improvement) and operationally by ensuring residents receive individualised and holistic care.The successful candidate will have current AHPRA registration – RN, motivational leadership skills and experience in an aged care setting. An understanding of ACFI and accreditation processes as well as a commitment to workplace health and safety will also be highly regarded. In return the role will offer you excellent financial remuneration as well as the opportunity for professional development and career progression.
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Funding boost for nurse practitioners
Queensland Health announces new chief nurse
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Dubai & Abu Dhabi; the exotic Middle East blends with the West revealing culturally rich, intriguing cities, with some familiar comforts of home. Salary paid tax free, accommodation provided or allowance, Utilities allowance paid, free return flight & more!
All year round sunshine, rich culture, world class diving, sailing, pure- bred Arabian horse riding, golf, shopping. Salary paid tax free, free accommodation, almost 2 months annual leave p.a, free return flight, utility bills paid by employer & an exciting ex-pat social life!
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Australia
Opening in 2012, this state of the art Hospital will bring best-in-class children’s health care, prevention and research to Central Florida.
Designed with the help of patient families and healthcare professionals, this new hospital will have a capacity for 137 beds and be part of a 60-acre, fully integrated health campus. The health care providers are dedicated to achieving higher standards in children’s health. They begin by caring for every child as if they were their own. They are more than a children’s hospital. As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, they deliver care differently. They have made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It’s a promise that extends beyond their nationally recognized clinical care to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education and prevention services for all families in the communities they serve. They stand with parents, physicians, community leaders, children’s advocates and elected officials, helping give more kids the very best chance to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.
An amazing in Orlando, Florida
The for Australian Pediatric Nurses!
Be part of Orlando’s Newest World Class “Attraction” — Medical City Lake Nona
We are seeking nurses for the following clinical areas by July 2012!• PICU• Pediatric Medical / Surgical units• Operating Room• PACU/ Recovery room• Emergency Room
Successful applicants will have:• An Australian Passport• A minimum of 3– 4 years of current post graduate experience• NCLEX passers preferred• A Bachelor’s Degree and meet the hour requirements for US licensure
Avant Healthcare is an industry
leader and specialist in International
Healthcare Recruitment for the
USA combining over 35 years
of experience.
Package will include:• Free licensure and visa processing• NCLEX review program and paid exam trip• Great salary and bonus options• Clinical and social transitions support• Benefits including medical, dental, life and indemnity insurance• Paid flight to the US for RN• Support of an experienced international recruitment company• Opportunity for permanent residency
INTERESTED PEDIATRIC NURSES: Please email resume to [email protected]
REFER A PEDIATRIC NURSE and receive a $1500 referral bonus for those who follow through to employment! For further information, email: Lesley Hamilton, RN SVP OperationsAvant Healthcare Professionals lhamilton @avanthealthcare.com or call US + 1 407 681 2999 ext 106.
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Philippines agency investigates Australian nursing jobs
Nurse-led walk in centres could expand in ACT
Funding boost for nurse practitioners
Queensland Health announces new chief nurse
Hot JobsTheatre RNs - All StatesNUMs - NSW HospitalsMidwives - All StatesICU RNs - Northern Territory & SydneyED RNs - Contracts Available All StatesRemote Areas Nurses - WA & NTNurse Educators - ED, RenalRNs - Sydney Telephone Based Call Centre - 457 visasPaediatric Nurses SydneyPermanent Roles for specialist RN s looking for 457 visas
PRINCE SULTAN CARDIAC CENTER
INFORMATION SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWS AUS & NZ - FEBRUARY 2012
Enquire with CCM today to secure your spot!
AUS Free Phone: 1800 818 844NZ Free Phone: 0800 700 839Email: [email protected] [email protected]
PSCC are seeking Head Nurses, Nurse Clinicians, Clinical Educators, Charge Nurses and Staff Nurses for the following:
Prior cardiac experience is not necessary for some areas so please contact CCM for further advice.
Benefits Include:4 4 4 4 4 4 4
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1201-020 1PG FULL COLOUR CMYK (typeset)
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Contact Raquel: AUS Free Phone: 1800 818 844NZ Free Phone: 0800 700 839Email: [email protected]@ccmrecruitment.com.au
Same thing – different day?Make 2012 NEW location – NEW Adventure!
CCM has over 20 years experience in recruitment; we know our stuff and can arrange an amazing location and package for you in 2012
Channel Islands, United KingdomMiddle EastSaudi Arabia
Located between the UK & France; Enjoy the laid back lifestyle, surrounded by picturesque beaches. Low tax, assistance with flight over & subsidized accommodation. Specialty bonuses (applicable to certain specialties only).
Dubai & Abu Dhabi; the exotic Middle East blends with the West revealing culturally rich, intriguing cities, with some familiar comforts of home. Salary paid tax free, accommodation provided or allowance, Utilities allowance paid, free return flight & more!
All year round sunshine, rich culture, world class diving, sailing, pure- bred Arabian horse riding, golf, shopping. Salary paid tax free, free accommodation, almost 2 months annual leave p.a, free return flight, utility bills paid by employer & an exciting ex-pat social life!
Rural outback & City locations. Experience the dramatic scenery & adventure of trekking in the desert in Alice Springs, or the tropical climate, rich culture, crafts, markets & nightlife of Darwin. Prefer city living? Discover Melbourne, Sydney & North Brisbane while you work. Flexible contracts, assistance with flight, short term accommodation may be provided with some contracts only.
Guernsey (Channel Islands)United Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaAustralia
What’s on offer?Vacancies exist for ALL specialties at ALL levels of experience in the following locations:
Find us on facebook CcmAustralasia
Cardiac Nurses!Exclusive contracts available in Saudi Arabia. Enquire Now
Australia
Opening in 2012, this state of the art Hospital will bring best-in-class children’s health care, prevention and research to Central Florida.
Designed with the help of patient families and healthcare professionals, this new hospital will have a capacity for 137 beds and be part of a 60-acre, fully integrated health campus. The health care providers are dedicated to achieving higher standards in children’s health. They begin by caring for every child as if they were their own. They are more than a children’s hospital. As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, they deliver care differently. They have made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It’s a promise that extends beyond their nationally recognized clinical care to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education and prevention services for all families in the communities they serve. They stand with parents, physicians, community leaders, children’s advocates and elected officials, helping give more kids the very best chance to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.
An amazing in Orlando, Florida
The for Australian Pediatric Nurses!
Be part of Orlando’s Newest World Class “Attraction” — Medical City Lake Nona
We are seeking nurses for the following clinical areas by July 2012!• PICU• Pediatric Medical / Surgical units• Operating Room• PACU/ Recovery room• Emergency Room
Successful applicants will have:• An Australian Passport• A minimum of 3–4 years of current post graduate experience• NCLEX passers preferred• A Bachelor’s Degree and meet the hour requirements for US licensure
Avant Healthcare is an industry
leader and specialist in International
Healthcare Recruitment for the
USA combining over 35 years
of experience.
Package will include:• Free licensure and visa processing• NCLEX review program and paid exam trip• Great salary and bonus options• Clinical and social transitions support• Benefits including medical, dental, life and indemnity insurance• Paid flight to the US for RN• Support of an experienced international recruitment company• Opportunity for permanent residency
INTERESTED PEDIATRIC NURSES: Please email resume to [email protected]
REFER A PEDIATRIC NURSE and receive a $1500 referral bonus for those who follow through to employment! For further information, email: Lesley Hamilton, RN SVP OperationsAvant Healthcare Professionals lhamilton @avanthealthcare.com or call US + 1 407 681 2999 ext 106.
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