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Education Special Feature New CPD Requirements for Nurses and Midwives in Australia

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New continuing professional development requirements for nurses and midwives in Australia

by Bridget Willett With national registration now in place for nurses and midwives in Australia, proof of continuing professional development units are critical for reregistration every year.

How much CPD do you need to do?

Although the new standards have created some confusion and consternation, nurses and midwives now have clear requirements for ongoing education. The process of professional development that has always been carried out unofficially in the Australian health system has now been formalised.

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What is continuing professional development (CPD)?

According to the ANMC (2009), ‘Continuing professional development is the means by which members of the profession maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge, expertise and competence, and develop the personal and professional qualities required throughout their professional lives. The CPD cycle involves reviewing practice, identifying learning needs, planning and participating in relevant learning activities, and reflecting on the value of those activities.’ For those of you who are worried about what this means, consider how much active learning you probably undertake in the course of your work without even realising it. One hour of active learning is equivalent to one hour of CPD. Whether you attend inservice education sessions, contribute to research, participate in clinical audits, act as a preceptor or develop skills in other areas such as IT, the hours all add up. This is in addition to attending conferences, presenting a lecture or taking an online education course. www.ncah.com.au

Continuing professional development requirements for reregistration include:

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If you want to register as both a nurse and a midwife, you will need to complete twenty hours of CPD for both registers. While this may sound daunting, if the CPD is relevant to both professions (and many subjects are), those hours can count for both.

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While you do not need to submit evidence of your CPD to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia annually, you will be required to sign a declaration that you have completed the necessary hours. Evidence of CPD attendance such as dates, number of hours, enrolment forms and payment, score sheets and certificates of participation need to be kept for three years, in case of an audit.

Each year, the Board will reserve the right to randomly select a number of their registrants to audit.

CPD website CNnect and the ANF all offer CPD courses. Professional associations like APNA also provide links to courses run by other providers.

It is in the best interests of health employers to support CPD. Many of the larger health services run a comprehensive program of CPD for staff members, with hospitals like the Royal Women’s Hospital and Western Health listing a CPD calendar online. Wherever you work, it is advisable to speak to your employer about whether inhouse CPD is provided and how staff are supported to achieve the required annual hours for reregistration Completing the right number of CPD hours may be easier than you think!

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CAMPUS MANAGER/DON Penshurst Our client, Western District Health Service, is seeking a Manager/ Director of Nursing (Penshurst) to be part of our Executive team. This exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of the service, heading a contemporary model of health care with a focus on patient centred care and clinical excellence in a small community may be just the opportunity you are looking for.

The Penshurst campus is located 30 mins East of Hamilton. Consisting of 33 beds onsite (17 nursing home, 10 hostel and 6 acute) with 10 off site Independent Living Units, Allied Health and Community Health Services add to the excellence of service provision at Penshurst. The facility has undergone recent upgrades and is set in beautiful gardens within the rural township of Penshurst. Great support from an engaged Community Advisory Group and well supported by WDHS, this is a great role for the right person.

The successful applicant will: • Hold Division1 Nursing Registration with post-graduate management qualifications.

• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant Aged Care funding models and government policy settings • Possess excellent communication skills and commitment to the provision of best practice in a rural health environment.

An attractive remuneration package is being offered to secure the right candidate

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Mental Health Careers – Bloomfield Hospital, Orange The Bloomfield Campus in Orange will continue as “the place to be” for mental health professionals.

With the recent expansion of services, the Bloomfield Campus is the largest regional facility in Australia for the provision of inpatient mental health services.

With expansion comes opportunity – the opportunity for you to Join Us! In early 2011 the 20 bed State-wide Forensic Inpatient facility will open.

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Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician – Forensic and Medium Secure Unit Forensic Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist Social Worker Forensic Level 4 Health Education Officer

This is an exciting time for staff as they will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team to assist in developing models e it of care for forensic mental health. mak not For all enquiries contact Tracy on (02) 6360 7760 or 0419 391 078 or e: loveyourlife@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au Or apply online at http://nswhealth.erecruit.com.au Applications close 10 December 2010

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Tips for Rookie Nurses Starting any new career can be a daunting prospect, and in a medical field such as nursing even more so.

Procedures, systems, processes and all manner of bureaucracy can culminate to create a very scary first year at work. Here are some helpful tips to help you navigate the start of your nursing career: 1. Ask lots of questions.

No graduate or newly qualified nurse is expected to know everything at the start of their career. Perhaps the biggest mistake you could make is falling into the trap of thinking that you should know answers and that you will look incompetent by asking a question. This mindset could get you and potentially your patients into a lot of trouble. If you don’t know, or you don’t know where to find the answer, ASK! 2. Ask someone to observe a procedure If you’re unsure about a procedure that you need to perform, ask an experienced nurse to watch you do it and if necessary guide you through the process. This is a great way to gain practical experience.

3. Check name bracelets and allergies every time you give meds Patients can often say they don’t have any allergies, but when told they’re about to receive ‘x’ some suddenly recall that they do have an allergy.

4. If you’re on night shift – take your sleep time, meals and exercise seriously In order to get into a safe and productive routine while on night shift, it is vital that you apply a structured approach to your sleep time, meals and exercise. If you struggle to get to sleep, discuss the option of sleeping pills with your GP. Eat a proper meal in the middle of your shift, and don’t drink coffee in the latter part of your shift so you can sleep when you get home.

5. Prioritise your patients In order to manage your day and your workload, identify your treatment times and which patients need you most. You need to develop your own rhythm and system for managing your day and workload. Be sure to write down important details that aren’t logged, as you won’t be able to remember everything over the course of a busy day, and these details could be critical.

6. Accept that you will make mistakes New nurses will make mistakes. When you do make a mistake, you will need to accept that you are human, that you will learn from your mistake and move on. You will also need to develop strategies to compartmentalise your work and home life or you will burn out.

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