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Issue 22 8/11/10 fortnightly

Midwifery

Special Feature Midwifery issues hit the bush

By Nina Hendy Ever considered nursing on a tropical island?

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Available Opportunities When completed, the new $20.5 million Emergency Department will double in capacity from nine bed bays to 18, including 3 resuscitation bays and 15 treatment cubicles. We welcome you to join our enthusiastic and dynamic team who are keen to develop innovative practices to help

Nursing: Nurse Unit Manager (Emergency) Nurse Practitioners Clinical Nurses Registered Nurses For more information about nursing opportunities at Rockhampton Emergency Department please visit: www.health.qld.gov.au/cq/ed or phone Andrew Jarvis on (07) 4920 6179

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JOB DESCRIPTION: We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced and competent Staff Development Nurse to join the nursing team on the General Ward at Broome Hospital. The primary responsibility of the Staff Development Nurse if to plan, implement and evaluate programs which address the learning needs of the nursing staff, in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Coordinator of Nursing.

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Midwifery issues hit the bush

By Nina Hendy The current nursing shortage hitting the Australian health system could ultimately force midwives to give up their quali¿cations, it has been revealed.

Midwives are apparently ¿nding it dif¿cult to take time away from their job to undertake the required training, knowing the days away from the workplace would leave their patients and colleagues under huge strain given that replacement staff don’t exist. The situation is so bad that some have even considered letting their midwifery skills go.

A clinical management nurse working in rural Western Australia says it is practically impossible for midwives to take time away from their job to travel into city areas to attend the required training to maintain their midwifery status.

Theresa Beech, who is in charge of the nurses at the rural West Australian Kellerberrin Memorial Hospital, says while the training courses to keep the midwifery skills are necessary, it’s increasingly dif¿cult for staff in rural and regional areas to attend.

“I just can’t spare staff to travel into the city to attend the necessary training because there’s absolutely no-one to back-¿ll their roles. That means that having to send staff to Perth for even just two days of training would be a huge strain on us.

“It’s becoming a major issue for midwives, with some having to consider the possibility that they may need to let their quali¿cations go. Midwives aren’t the type to leave their colleagues in the lurch.”

Beech says while the rural hospital is fully staffed by 14 nurses working in both full time and part-time positions, reserve staff positions to replace someone during training days don’t exist.

The issue is no doubt replicated at hospitals across the country, but is likely to be a far bigger problem in rural and remote areas.

The situation highlights the skills shortages that have

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hit the midwifery sector. In fact, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has reported statewide skills shortages of registered midwives and nurses in all jurisdictions, and shortages of enrolled nurses in NSW, QLD, WA and ACT. Debra Cerasa, CEO of the Royal College of Nursing, Australia and The College of Nursing says the country’s nursing and midwifery workforce is also ageing, which means the situation could worsen. Statistics from the AIHW shows that between 1997 and 2007 the average age across both nursing and midwifery had increased from 40 to 44 years. It also showed that between 2003 and 2007, the proportion of nurses who were aged 50 years and older increased from 28.2 per cent to 33 per cent.

“If this trend continues, which appears likely, then we are facing a situation fairly soon where our most experienced nurses will be leaving the workforce. This will exacerbate existing shortages and create additional skill mix problems.

“We need a massive commitment to ensure nursing and midwifery professionals are able to anticipate and effectively bridge the gaps that will emerge as the workforce starts to retire in large numbers. It’s not just about numbers. It is also about how we shape the future workforce to meet the community’s future health needs,” Cerasa says.

There doesn’t appear to be an easy answer to the issue. The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) is no doubt hoping its calls to the Federal Government to provide incentives for nurses who move to regional and remote locations will go some way toward solving the issue, but even if its calls are successful, changes won’t occur overnight.

The ANF says that new data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveals that nurses are providing the bulk of healthcare in regional and remote areas. Yet a gulf exists between the level of support they are given compared to doctors who take up employment in remote locations. It says that some incentives are paid to nurses and midwives on a state by state basis, but that these are grossly inadequate compared to doctors.

However, perhaps the short-term answer lies in technology.

More reliable broadband could make virtual classrooms commonplace for midwives practicing beyond the city limits. The ANF says patients could speak with a nurse, midwife, nurse practitioner or other health professional through a broadband-enabled network, which is only one step away from a face-to-face consultation. However, technology could also be used for greater education of midwives.

Although whether the issue is going to make it onto the agenda of the decision-makers is yet to be seen.

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The position can either be full time or part time to suit your lifestyle and will encompass both day and night shifts as required. We have a fantastic salary packaging program where your first $16,050 is tax free!

Enquiries and written applications should be directed to: Martin Lawley - Human Resources Manager The Bays Hospital Group PO Box 483, Mornington,Vic, 3931 Ph: 5976 5218 Email: martinlawley@thebays.com.au www.thebays.com.au

Nurse Unit Manager District Nursing

Our client, Swan Hill District Health (SHDH), is seeking an experienced nursing professional to join their team. SHDH is a small innovative public health service providing a wide range of health services ideally located on the Murray River in northern Victoria. In this role, you will provide the District Nursing Service with day-to-day operational leadership and management and ensure quality and safety in clinical care delivery.

The successful applicant will possess: • Registered Nurse (Division 1) Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

• Current Driver’s Licence • Broad Medical and Surgical Nursing experience • Computer literacy • Well developed interpersonal skills You will enjoy a great working environment with modern facilities, excellent management support, backed by highly competent and permanent staff. An attractive remuneration package is being offered to secure the right candidate.

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Are you a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife or Child Health Nurse looking for a new challenge or lifestyle tree change?

Hunter New England Health has an opportunity for you within a rural environment.

Hunter New England Health (HNE) is a leader in health care in NSW and is looking to recruit to a range of exciting and challenging positions across various clinical settings including acute and community services.

HNE boasts a range of facilities including tertiary referral, rural referral, district and community hospitals and community health centres. Rural Nurses, Midwives and Child Health Nurses are integral members of the local community and are highly valued and sought after by Hunter New England.

What skills or experiences would I need to make the change?

You will need to be currently registered or able to be registered in NSW with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority and if you are an overseas applicant you will need a current working visa.

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How do I get more information?

Talk to Doreen Holm, Nurse Manager Career Development Recruitment and Retention. Email: Doreen.Holm@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au with a copy of your current resume.

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Government of Western Australia WA Country Health Service

Child Health Generalist Nurse Web Search No: CH100109 Level/Salary: ANF L2 $66,948 - $71,131 pa Fixed Term Full Time for 28 weeks We are seeking a motivated suitably qualiďŹ ed individual to join the Kimberley Population Health team in the role of Child Health Generalist Nurse. You will be responsible for providing a high level of Primary Health Care to achieve the optimum state of health for individuals, families and communities with the emphasis being on Child Health.

The successful applicant, will work in partnership with the community, Aboriginal Health Workers, other Health staff and visiting specialists to ensure optimal care and to achieve long term sustainable health outcomes for clients.

To Access Detailed Information: jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. CH100109 to access detailed information or Ph: (08) 9480 9307 to be mailed an information pack.

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Community Midwife Generalist Nurse Web Search No: CH100108 Level/Salary: ANF L2 $66,948 - $71,131 pa An exciting opportunity exists for a Community Midwife who will be responsible for providing a high level of Primary Health Care to achieve the optimum state of health for individuals, families and communities with emphasis in the area of midwifery. You will need to have demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal people and cross-cultural groups both independently and as part of the wider health team. The successful applicant will also need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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UTOPIA Urapuntja Health Service Aboriginal Corporation Exciting new opportunities for true believers in Primary Health Care.

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Urapuntja Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health organization situated in the Alyawarr region of Central Australia, 280km NE of Alice Springs. We have a population of 1200 people living across 16 small communities.

Attractive wages, including ďŹ&#x201A;exible salary packaging arrangements, and subsidised accommodation in a beautiful setting, is on offer to reliable resilient individuals who have some time to devote to us.

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This is your chance to take a crucial role in an organisation whose mission is to maximise indigenous health and has remarkable statistics to prove it. Opportunities to put your ideals into practice exist in this exciting time in health evolution.

Urapuntja Health Service needs a permanent Registered Nurse with current clinical experience. Acute care medicine and primary health care experience preferred, with proven communication skills and a commitment to primary health care, to work as part of a multi-disciplinary health team in a cross-cultural setting. We need a strong man to join our team. We encourage Indigenous nurses to apply for this position.

We are also looking for a public health promotion nurse; for a position with a focus on a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hygiene and nutrition, mothers and babies programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Caring maternal types encouraged to apply!

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Physiotherapist Grade 2 A permanent full time position exists for an experienced physiotherapist within our 10 bed sub-acute unit. The rehabilitation team work with clients with a variety of diagnoses and across all age groupings.

There are 1.5 FTE physiotherapists in the Inpatient Rehabilitation team, working in a challenging and diverse environment. Our department of 11+ FTE physiotherapists work across the continuum in a range of other centre and home/ community programs that are based at the Wodonga Campus.

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IN HUMANITARIAN WORK Two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) nursing officers have returned to the familiar sounds of jet engines and planes taking off, having left behind the everpresent hum of a ship’s engine they have experienced for the past six weeks.

Squadron Leader (SQNLDR) Toni Murry and Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Danny O’Neill have returned from the multi national military exercise Pacific Partnership 2010 (PP10), onboard United States Naval Ship (USNS) Mercy.

The nursing officers, as part of the first Australian Defence Force (ADF) contingent to participate in the US-led assistance mission, were assimilated into a 900-strong team providing humanitarian assistance in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Patients from both countries were brought on board the 69,000-tonne hospital ship, which is equipped with 12 full size operating theatres and 1,000 bed hospital. FLTLT O’Neill assessed and admitted the patients in the casualty receiving area while SQNLDR Murry nursed patients in the surgical ward before and after operations. Both found the experience to be challenging and rewarding, professionally and personally.

FLTLT O’Neill said the experience

was daunting for most patients so a reassuring and comforting approach in the casualty reception area went a long way in easing the stress of the situation.

“I had my team of United States Navy hospital corpsmen and together we welcomed, assessed and admitted the patients upon arrival,” he said. “Most of them had never been on a big ship before so they were nervous and also eagerly anticipating their treatment.”

SQNLDR Murry said the usual demands of the surgical ward workload were enhanced by communication issues.

“In order to ease the communication difficulties we had interpreters in each country and, while they worked really hard to help us, sometimes they had trouble understanding my Australian accent,” SQNLDR Murry said.

“I was able to rely on some sign language, though, which always managed to get a laugh from my patients.“The patients were just beautiful and even though they were only in my ward very briefly I was always sad to see them get on the boat to go back ashore after their surgery.

“At the same time, though, I was filled with pride, having helped in some small way to improve their lives.”

Based on an article by LEUT Kara Wansbury, originally published in Air Force News July 8, 2010.

Images courtesy of the Department of Defence.

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his six-week mission. Mostly set up at local schools, the clinics provided services including family medicine, paediatrics, physical therapy and dental treatments. His biggest challenge was the role as Officer in Charge of the medical clinic at Andong Thma school, near Sihanoukville in Cambodia, for a day. The site observed more than 1,000 patients.

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Their work also took both nurses ashore.

SQNLDR Murry spent some time ashore at a community relations event at a local orphanage in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, which provided her with her most memorable experience.

“I was sitting on a bench with a 16-year-old boy named Chau; we talked about his school subjects and asked each other many questions.

He was an absolutely delightful child and it was a special moment,” SQNLDR Murry said.

As an accident and emergency nurse practitioner, FLTLT O’Neill was one of the care providers at a number of clinics throughout

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