Nursing Post - Issue 12

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28 June 2010 - Issue 12

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Welcome to Issue 12 of the Nursing Post!

We don’t have a usual winner for the cover competition this issue. The photo wasn’t submitted by a reader, but was originally used for an advert I was composing. While rummaging through some old artwork, I came across the photo and thought how good it would look on the cover! The people in the photo are from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

We are running the Queensland Government feature once again. So if you missed it the last issue, just check the middle pages for a special 4 page career feature which you can pull-out to keep as a handy directory.

If you’re thinking of getting away then check out the great deals from Harvey World Travel and the special offers from Port Stephens Getaway, just for health care professionals!

Watch this section in upcoming issues as we bring you more discounts and special offers!

We are going to announce a new competition for signing up to receive our online edition.

Details will be given in our next issue. Lets just say a $500 dollar gift is involved....so find out next issue when we reveal what it is.

Also, turn to page 36 to read a moving story submitted by reader Jodie Chaplain.

We hope you enjoy this issue of the Nursing Post. Keep a look out for future issues as we profile the leading employers of each state. We begin our journey in sunny Queensland which will be published in our next issue (Issue 13)!

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What’s nursing accommodation like in the Arabian Gulf?

An occasional contribution from Chris Kohleis, Recruitment Director of Promesse Hi everyone, So many people ask me what the accommodation is like when you take a contract in the Gulf, I thought I would give some background about this issue. Clearly, it’s important - if you’re unhappy about where you’re living then it can colour your whole experience in a negative way.

As you’d expect the quality of the accommodation varies tremendously depending on what hospital you work for. The style of living also varies depending whether you work in Saudi Arabia or one of the other Gulf States, such as the UAE or Qatar. In Saudi Arabia, you would live in a ‘compound’ - an enclosed area with controlled access which can form the basis for a friendly and cohesive expat community. In the UAE and Qatar, you don’t usually live in compounds. Some hospitals may still have their own accommodation, usually a leased apartment block while others provide you with an accommodation allowance and help you find a place of your own. Thus it is more like living in any other city, which means that you have to be a bit more self-reliant and motivated to establish your social network. Where the hospital provides a housing allowance the crucial issue is that this allowance is sufficient to secure you a comfortable abode.

In Saudi, compounds can vary enormously in size from vast complexes the size of a whole suburb to smaller areas just encompassing a single apartment block. When I worked in Riyadh some years ago now, I lived in a small studio apartment adjacent to the hospital in Riyadh. Nowadays the quality of the accommodation has improved dramatically if you go to the right places.

For example, the King Abdulaziz Medical City (“KAMC”) in Riyadh now houses its Western personnel in a 5-star luxurious compound, called Al Yamamah. Nurses at KAMC usually share a modern, spacious 2, 3 or 4 BR villa. The villas have high quality kitchens and lounges, all fully furnished and utilities including cable TV are provided free. Other free facilities include 3 outdoor swimming pools, one indoor pool, gym, sauna, spa, squash and volley ball courts. The compound also has restaurants, a hairdresser, gift shop and supermarket. It’s like living in a classy resort! This KAMC accommodation and associated facilities are undoubtedly the best on offer for Aust/NZ nurses in Saudi Arabia and our candidates really enjoy living there. After all, a safe, pleasant

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A typical bedroom in an Al Yamamah villa in Riyadh

and very comfortable home environment can make your working life so much more enjoyable as well.

The important things to ask about when considering your Saudi accommodation are the following • Quality of the housing itself • Level of services such as telecommunications • Arrangements for sharing the house • What other facilities are on offer?

• Is there a curfew, i.e. can I come and go whatever the time?

• Can I bring in visitors? (Some hospital compounds do not allow male visitors) Of course, I or my team can advise you about the quality of the accommodation at each of our hospitals- we’ve inspected them personally and in a number of cases stayed there ourselves. So if you’re at all concerned about this, please contact us.

I think the important thing to remember is that nowadays you’d don’t have to live in poky housing with few amenities.

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Diabetes: Rapidly Becoming the World’s Most Prevalent Chronic Illness

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very day 2751 Australians are diagnosed with diabetes. This number continues to grow as factors such as poor diet and physical inactivity plague modern day society. Many of us may already be aware of this alarming statistic as we regularly encounter patients with this illness in our clinical practice. What role do we as allied health professionals play in helping reduce the incidence of diabetes in our communities?

Nurses and indeed all health professionals are powerful advocates for good health, nutrition and positive work life balance in our society. We play an integral role in educating patients about their ailments and more importantly the prevention of any reoccurrence. Is providing education the only answer? Or should we encourage national debate on health issues like this and many others, to help encourage change? Smoking, a more visible example of bad health practice

which results in disease, is regularly targeted by national anti-smoking adverts and campaigns. It is well known that this type of public awareness has a positive impact on take up rates of young (new) smokers, and encourages current smokers to quit. But what can be done to help facilitate a similar level of public attention on another one of Australia’s growing chronic illnesses?

It is crucial that we continue to educate ourselves, so that we can arm the public with the best and most current knowledge available. There are many complications associated with diabetes such as cardiovascular and neurological changes. There are always new medications being developed which can help patients manage and control the various symptoms associated with this condition.

Diabetes currently affects 246 million people worldwide and is expected to affect 380 million by 2025 2.

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he Australian Share Market has recently been affected by the contagion of volatility in equity markets around the world, caused by fear about Europe’s state of debt, and once again causing grief to investor’s portfolios, despite our strong economic position. With this recent volatility, it is a common theme to hear people say” I am not happy with what is happening to my savings – I wish that there was something that I could do about it!”

Increasingly so, people are seeing the need to control their finances, or at least, have the knowledge to know how to do so. As the CEO of SMC, Graeme Rogers says’ It is very rewarding to see our members come into the College with a need to explore something outside of their job to secure a comfortable future, and developing the confidence to ‘have a go.’ They realise that, in the end, no-one else looks after their money the way that they do when they have the know how.’

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Accredited Qualifications in Dermal Therapy and Cosmetic Nursing Arrives in Queensland The Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science (AACDS) is pleased to announce its new partnership with GrayClay in QLD. Manish Shah from The Nursing Post talks to AACDS about this exciting new expansion and what it will mean to the cosmetic profession. delivering educational courses in medical aesthetics and cosmetic injectables since 2008, and are thoroughly pleased to increase our scope of training to include AACDS courses”. Jacqueline and Sue hold their student clinics at Dr John Flynns Cosmedic Medical Practice. Dr. Flynn MBBS, Dip RACOG, FRACGP, Dip.P.Derm (UK) FACCS, an educator himself to the medical profession, has been an inspirational supporter of GrayClay.

The partnership will initially commence with GrayClay delivering the core practical competencies in the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Nursing and the Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science. By February 2011, face-to-face theory classes will be delivered on campus. Local and international students are welcome.

Dr Jayson Oates, Medical Director of AACDS states, “We have a big year of curriculum growth planned, which includes two new accredited qualifications – a postgraduate course specifically for doctors and a new Advanced Diploma which encompasses both nursing and dermal therapy units. This, combined with our expansion in Queensland means more well-trained nurses and therapists for cosmetic doctors to recruit.”

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Those in the industry will be aware that AACDS has been delivering accredited qualifications in cosmetic nursing and dermal therapies for sometime now. Located in Perth, AACDS infiltrated through Australia and overseas via its online education program with practical training in dermal therapies and injectable procedures offered in WA, NSW and now QLD. Director of AACDS, April Jorgensen reports, “A large portion of our students come from Queensland, and therefore had to travel to Sydney to complete their practical training, also some students wish to study on-campus rather than online.

This opened the opportunity for AACDS to partner with Jacqueline Clayton and Sue Graham GrayClay in order to deliver both theory and practical competencies on the Gold Coast, QLD”.

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The Ageing North The Australian Association of Gerontology (SA & NT Division) presents

AAG Northern Territory Conference 12 & 13 August 2010 Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin, Northern Territory

The Australian Association of Gerontology (SA/NT Division) is hosting its first Northern Territory conference in Darwin, the Northern Territoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrant, tropical capital, on Thursday and Friday, the 12 & 13 August 2010.

This 2 day event will bring together a wide range of people with an interest in issues of ageing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; aged care providers and professionals, policy makers and advocates, researchers and students, and older people themselves.

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Dear colleague, You are invited to attend the 21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association ACRA 2010. The Meeting will be held at the Rydges Lakeside, Canberra from 12 -14 August 2010. It is the premier event for ACRA in Australia and the Pacific region.

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The program will provide opportunities to reflect on our past achievements and consider the challenges, ahead, how we can change the face of cardiovascular health and rehabilitation in Australia, and showcase our achievements. We expect to attract upwards of 200 delegates, cardiologists, general practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals.

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Gold Coast Institute of TAFE new online programs offer increased flexibility for health care

There has never been a better time to embark on a career as a health care professional! The nursing industry has seen a growing demand for skilled, welltrained professionals and Gold Coast Institute of TAFE offers several online programs to cater for this market growth. Gold Coast Institute of TAFEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online programs accommodate full-time workers and those with a busy lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and are available no matter where in Australia one may live!

The online Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) has been designed by experienced industry professionals to ensure graduates enter the workforce with relevant, practical and client-focused skills.

The program combines the best of web-based learning with intensive blocks of on the job experience, and, because students source their own clinical placement, this can be completed at any hospital in Australia.

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who have already completed the diploma of nursing or equivalent and applicants must be eligible for enrolment with state/territory nursing and midwifery regulatory authorities.

The Advanced Diploma of Nursing runs for 12 months on a part-time flexible basis, delivered completely online in an innovative and interactive web-based learning environment.

Facilitators are available via email, online forums, online chat rooms/forums, phone or appointment to support students throughout the duration of the program.

Gold Coast Institute of TAFE is also offering a new online short course which is designed to enable Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to advance their current scope of practice to include administering and monitoring IV medication up to and including schedule 8 drugs in a variety of nursing environments.

Endorsed Enrolled Nurses are able to complete this program online over eight weeks fully supported by

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All theoretical components of this program are presented online with innovative and entertaining learning tools. The clinical placement component of 20 hours can be completed in your current workplace.

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by Queensland Nursing Council (QNC) to enable Endorsed Enrolled Nurses to administer and monitor IV medication (provided organisational policy permits.)

It is important to make the right decision about where to study. You need to be confident that your qualification will be nationally recognised and the programs have been designed in close consultation with industry representatives. In 2009 Gold Coast Institute of TAFE was recognised as a finalist in the prestigious Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council National Accolades for Excellence.

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New Zealand

Western Australia

Southern Region Enrolled Nurse Section

Royal College of Nursing, Australia

Contact Judy Teavae

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Annual National Enrolled Nurse and Nurse Assistant Conference 2010

Date: 30th June - 2nd July 2010 Venue: University of Otago, Dunedin

South Australia Australian College of Emergency Nursing Contact ACEN Tel: (02) 9629 8688 Fax: (02) ] 9629 8488

E: admin@acen.com.au W: www: acen.com

ENPC - Emergency Nurse Paediatric Course

Trauma is the leading cause of death in children.

However, acute illness is also a source of unnecessary paediatric death. While national attention has recently focused on the standardisation of trauma care, less effort has been made to standardise emergency paediatric care.

ACEN Members: $605.00 Non Members: $660.00 Date: 28/29 August 2010 Venue: Adelaide

WA Nursing and Health Expo

Meet with Australia’s leading nursing and health organisations at the Royal College of Nursing, Australia Nursing and Health Expo in Perth, WA. Australia’s leading nursing and health expo gives you the opportunity to find out about all your options in the world of nursing.

Cost: Gold coin donation (optional) Date: Sunday, 25 July 2010 Venue: Perth Convention Centre

Victoria Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) Helen Macpherson Smith Institute of Community Health Contact Student Liaison Coordinator Tel: (03) 9536 5241 F: (03) 9536 5300

E: getinfo@rdns.com.au W: www.rdns.com.au Venue: RDNS Head Office, 31 Alma Road, St Kilda

Acute Wound Management

This one day workshop will provide an opportunity to enhance assessment and management skills related to acute wound management. Topics may include Assessment and management of skin tears, Management of skin grafts, Management of surgical wounds, Use of Topical Negative Pressure and Therapy in wound management.

RDNS Staff: In-service External: $110.00 Date: Tuesday 29 June 2010

The Education Centre, RDNS

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Annual Competencies for Nurses

An all-in-one-day event for nurses to ensure all mandatory competencies are up to date. Covering updates to all the common mandatory occupational competencies this workshop offers you an opportunity to bring your employment essentials into one place, on one day. Our free managed service will also remind you when it’s time to update your competencies each year..

Cost: $$250.00 (incl. GST) Date: 29 June 2010 Venue: Asthma Foundation of SA, 300 South Road,

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The Southern Region Enrolled Nurse Section welcomes Enrolled Nurses & Nurse Assistants to attend the Annual NZNO National Enrolled Nurse and Nurse Assistant Conference in Dunedin. We promise you a great conference and a great time. The Conference is a great time to catch up with other Enrolled Nurses and Nurse Assistants around New Zealand.

Please contact Emma Rice, Events Project Officer Tel: 1800 061 660 E: expo@rcna.org.au

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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

ANZICS/ACCCN Intensive Care ASM 2010 The 35th Australian and New Zealand Meeting on Intensive Care and the 16th Annual Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Conference

Intensive Care â&#x20AC;&#x201C; getting it right: the right treatment, for the right patient, at the right intensity

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e work on an Oncology/ Haematology Ward, in a public hospital in Melbourne, and are lucky enough to get the privilege to help a patient and their family through what can be a very difficult time. Sometimes that even includes end of life care.

Recently a patient was with us and her family kept a bedside vigil, as her life deteriorated and ended late one night.

Her two daughters were by her side when she died. Making one of the hardest calls they have probably had to make, even though her death was inevitable, it is never easy. They called their brother, who then had to tell his father and her husband of many years that his wife was gone.

The husband suffered a major stroke moments after he was told the news.

The ANM in charge of the shift told the family to make sure that the son told the responding Ambulance Team what had just happened and to make sure that they bring him to the same hospital.

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He accompanied by his ED nurse was brought up to the Oncology/ Haematology ward where she was, their beds were put side by side and he held her hand as she had her last rights read by a priest.

The family were able to be together in what was the hardest night of their lives.

Tears rolling down the left side of his face that had not been affected by his stroke.

He was given the time he needed to say goodbye to his wife, his partner, his best friend.

None of this would have been possible if not for the quick thinking and team work through many departments that made it possible for such a unfortunate incident to be turned into a moment that he and his family will remember forever.

in 2002, Jodie worked at Box Hill Hospital when she did her grad year. Since July 2002, she has worked on the Oncology/Haematology ward where she is now a Clinical Nurse Specialist and loves her job!

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2010 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE NURSE: A CELEBRATION 2010 IYNurse, in recognition of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), seeks to recognize the contributions of nurses globally and to engage nurses in the promotion of world health.

2010 is also the Centennial Year of the death of modern nursing’s founder — Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). To celebrate this historic milestone, the 2010 IYNurse is planned as a sustained public awareness initiative to actively involve the world’s nurses — estimated to be more than 15 million — in a celebration of commitment to bring health to their communities worldwide.

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