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8 March 2010 - Issue4

The time for talking is over Be part of the effort to improve Indigenous health We need Registered Nurses to fill short-term paid placements in the NT for as little as three weeks.

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Welcome to Issue 4 of the Nursing Post!

Our Congratulations firstly goes to Casey Millar and the wonderful staff from the surgical ward at Central Gippsland Health Service in Sale, Victoria for being our front cover photo winners for this issue!

Here’s what Casey had to say about the photo : “My Name is Casey Millar and I work on the Surgical Ward at Central Gippsland Health Service in Sale, Victoria. Our hospital did a poster competition this year for international nurses day. There were some amazing posters, everyone went to a lot of effort and they were all displayed at the front reception where people could vote for the best one. Our ward was the winner! This is a photo of a few of my work mates with the poster that Deb Hogarty, an ANUM on our ward, made for us. It is drawn with charcoal and was an absolute hit. We now proudly display it in the hallway in our ward and would LOVE for it to be published on the front of the Nursing Post!

(The Nurses in the photo are (from the left) Casey Millar, Karen Hughs, Julia Nobel, Amber Ronalds, Deb Hogarty, Marg Centra and Gary McMillan).”

Next Publication Details: Issue: 5 Date: 22 March | Material Deadline: 15 March The Nursing Post Pty Ltd - ABN: 28 105 044 282 PO BOX 6213, East Perth, WA, 6892 Ph: +(618) 9325 3917 | Fax: +(618) 9325 4037 E: admin@nursingpost.com.au W: www.nursingpost.com.au

Well, it certainly is a great poster, and a great photo as well, our congratulations also goes out to Deb Hogarty for being the winning artist!

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Central Gippsland Health Service is the major provider of health services and residential aged care services in Wellington Shire, covering virtually the entire municipality except for Yarram and district. The organisation has more than 70 acute beds, close to 180 high and low care residential aged care beds, as well as 15 independent living units. Its acute services include a 24 hour, seven day a week Emergency Department, operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services. It serves an immediate population of 42,000 in Central Gippsland, while acute specialist services reach a wider community in East Gippsland and parts of South Gippsland.

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We hope you enjoy this issue of the Nursing Post, as we continue to provide you with all the latest career and educational opportunities, as well as bringing you some exciting new content in the coming issues!

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I have rarely been bored, I have often been frustrated. I have cried a lot. And I have laughed a lot. I am constantly surrounded by challenges, experiencing and witnessing triumphs and heartache.

Sometimes I forget why I’m a nurse. Sometimes I’m just too busy with so much to do and so little time.

Work and life becomes demanding; days are too short for all my tasks and patient’s needs are put paramount, before hunger, thirst and toilet breaks.

Sometimes I weaken because I’m human, and I am learning to forgive myself and search for the understanding, courage, strength, knowledge, skill and tenderness I know is in there somewhere so I can continue to face the day.

My SDN and fellow workmates help me with this.

Being a nurse I’ve begun to see life in a different light and not fret the small stuff as much. We see life beginand end. We see a newborn baby smile as we watch another soul slip away, ironically the two wards are located right next to each other and I have worked on both.

We share the grief of our patients, be it the loss of life or a sense of loss following life changes. And as nurses we help others face fear and anxiety with kind words and a gentle touch.

At the end of my workday when I have a moment of peace I can often reflect and I’m reminded why I’m a Nurse. It’s all because I care. It’s about knowing what it is to be human with all our faults and frailties, strengths and weaknesses.

I never cease to be amazed at people’s capacity for love, courage,

Reflections

of a Graduate Nurse This story was submitted on behalf of Natalie by the Staff Development Officer from St John of God in Subiaco

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y name is Natalie Jefferies and recently I completed my Graduate Nurse Program at St John of God Hospital (Subiaco) in Perth. I was asked to speak at our graduate ceremony where I shared my reflection on my first year as a registered nurse.

I am supposed to be representing our graduate nurses and summing up the Graduate experience at St John of God Subiaco where we are lucky to have multiple options to work in many different specialties. So I thought I would share with you my reflection on this year, my first as a registered nurse, what I have experienced and learnt; and what nursing means to me. I did have to borrow some words and ideas from other nurses which resonated with me.

Don’t worry I’ll try to be brief.

When I commenced my grad program last year I was overwhelmed carrying the immense responsibility of becoming a registered nurse transitioning from student to RN. This past year 10

Your Stories

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Nurses have the strength of an oak, and the softness of a mothers’ love.

and endurance especially when times are tough. We get to see people at their worst-and at their best. Some bless you others curse you often as you’re jabbing them with an intramuscular injection or giving them an enema. We are privileged to step into people’s lives and make a difference. And receive satisfaction when someone recovers from an illness or an operation.

As we care for our patients’ god’s healing touch is present and his love can be seen in the acts that we do through OUR Patience, Compassion, and Kindness.

As nurses we are gifted with a

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sympathetic ear and patience to listen.

With lips that speak words of comfort to lift a soul in times of worry, when they’re frightened or they’re blue; and to bring cheer joy and laughter to our patients and colleagues’.

Nurses have the strength of an oak, and the softness of a mothers’ love. And because they’re so special, I am proud to be one. And thank all the friends’ family and colleagues’ who have and continue to support me to develop into the best nurse or midwife I can be. I feel so lucky to have a job that is my vocation and that I get to do something I love every day.

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What’s your Story?

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Tell us a touching, inspiring or any lifechanging experiences in your nursing career Share your travel experiences from nursing in exciting locations in Australia and Overseas Send in funny tales from the ward that happened to you, a nurse colleague or a patient you looked after

Please Note

• All submissions selected for publication will be subject to editing.

• Include any images or photo’s that may be relevant to your story • Include your name, address, phone number, and email address.

• Story Length: 500 - 1500 words • Submit stories via email or Microsoft Word • Check online at www.nursingpost.com.au for complete submission conditions

Published

stories will win a

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ADVENTUROUS NURSES AN ABUNDANCE OF OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT Working in the UK is a fantastic way of broadening your horizons and enhancing your career potential with international experience. Whether you’re looking for agency work for a working holiday experience or a permanent role that offers job security we can help.

We understand that moving across the globe can seem daunting and often it’s difficult to know where to begin. Let our expert consultants take the pressure off by guiding you step by step through a personalised service that caters to your specific needs.

We are looking for Registered Nurses with experience in theatres, ICU, CCU, A&E, Paediatrics, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracic and General Medical/Surgical.

We can offer you competitive rates of pay, 28 days leave (pro rata), subsidised accommodation, help setting up a UK bank account, National Insurance Number and your overseas nursing program. You may also be eligible for our relocation bonus.

Speak to your local recruiting expert for more information.

We pride ourselves on helping you make the transition as smooth and simple as possible. For a free information pack and help planning your ‘trip of a lifetime’ please contact your local consultant.

UK information sessions: Brisbane - Wednesday 10th March Melbourne – Thursday 18th March Don’t miss out, book your place now.

VIC/SA/NSW/TAS/NZ Kerrie Smith T: 03 8562 4288 or 0800 001 718 (Free Call NZ) E: kerrie.smith@hays.com.au QLD/NT/WA Karlee Heslip T: 07 3243 3023 E: karlee.heslip@hays.com.au

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EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND WIDE...................... 15 OCEANIA UNIVERSITY ............................................... 15 NEW SOUTH WALES .......................................................... 16 3RD INTERNATIONAL NURSE EDUCATION CONFERENCE (NETNEP) ......................................... 17 BEYOND THE MASK ..................................................... 18 NORTHERN TERRITORY.................................................. 19 NEW ZEALAND...................................................................... 19 ACMHN CONFERENCE: KNOWLEDGE, STRATEGY & VISION ........................................................................... 20 SOUTH AUSTRALIA............................................................. 21 QUEENSLAND....................................................................... 22 GOLD COAST TRAINING ACADEMY ...................... 23 WESTERN AUSTRALIA .................................................... 24 TASMANIA.............................................................................. 25 COLORECTAL CANCER: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH ...................................................................... 26 VICTORIA............................................................................... 27

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Australia & New Zealand Your next logical step Become a physician

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Earn your MBBS at Oceania University of Medicine ~ Samoa

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Many of your duties are the same as a doctor, so why not gain the rewards Gain more knowledge, more autonomy and more recognition No need to uproot family and move from friends and support systems Continue working during first two years OUM graduates are eligible to sit for the AMC exam

OCEANIA UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE CLASSES BEGIN EVERY JANUARY, MARCH, JUNE, AUGUST AND OCTOBER For information visit www.RNtoMBBS.org or 1300 665 343

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Contact Prue Mellor Ph: (03) 9576 7844 | Fax: (03) 9576 9811

Ph: 1300 855 568 | Fax: 1300 855 572 E: info@benchmarquegroup.com.au W: www.benchmarquegroup.com.au

E: info@ageconcern.com.au W: www.ageconcern.com.au

Vocational Graduate Certificate in Electrocardiograph (ECG) Interpretation

Post Graduate Program for Registered Nurses

The course is based on practical knowledge and will provide students with the latest information on all types of dementia and skills in using internationally accepted assessment tools from which care plans can be developed.

Cost: $770.00 per person Time: 8 weeks, 2 sessions per week, each for 1½ hours.

The Graduate Cert in ECG Interpretation is essential learning for health care professionals working in areas where ECG Interpretation is required as part of a patient’s routine and emergency care. The course is designed to give the participant a high level of knowledge and skill in ECG interpretation and critical rhythm recognition

Dementia Program for Enrolled Nurses (Div 2)

Cost: $525.00 per person Time: Total Hours of learning - Approx 260 hours.

Professional nursing issues including an introduction to evidence based nursing, research and ethics, causes of delirium (acute confusion) nursing assessment and management and a host of other topics.

Please Note: This course is availble in any location in Australia. Participation in Online Distance course will attract CNE points as part of the RCNA Lifelong Learning Program

Cost: $440.00 per person Time: 5 weeks, 2 sessions per week, each for 1½ hours.

Please Note: This course is availble in any location in Australia. Participation in either Online Distance courses will attract CNE points as part of the RCNA Lifelong Learning Program

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EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

RN to MBBS

New South Wales Sydney Adventist Hospital

Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Nurses Group Inc

Contact San College of Education Tel: (02) 9487 9211 F: (02) 9487 9215

Contact Tracey Nicholls

E: education@sah.org.au

E: Tracey.nicholls@health.sa.gov.au W: www.ohnng.com.au/national_conference

Basic ECG Course

14th National Conference

EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

The course is designed to cater for the needs of a variety of health care professionals including registered nurses, paramedics and cardiac technicians.

The basic ECG course is a comprehensive, one-day course conducted by registered nurses who have diverse experience in coronary care and critical care environments.

We would like to invite you to attend our 14th National Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Nurses meeting.

ASOHNS 60th Diamond Jubilee National ASM, runs concurrently with our meeting and like always we are fortunate to share the surgical scientific sessions and have the opportunity to hear the invited International presentations and key note address

SAH Staff: $100.00 External: $140.00 Date: Thursday 11 March 2010 Venue: Beattie Complex, San College of Education

Cost: see website for details Date: 28-30 March 2010 Venue: Conference & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour

Advanced ECG Course * NEW

A comprehensive one day course which develops topics including axis, pacing and intraventricular blocks introduced in the basic course.

Australian College of Emergency Nursing

SAH Staff: $100.00 External: $140.00 Date: Thursday 25 March 2010 Venue: Training Room Suite 407 San Clinic, San College

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

Contact ACEN Tel: (02) 9629 8688 Fax: (02) ] 9629 8488

of Education

TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course

Highly recommended for all registered nurses working in emergency departments, intensive care and other trauma related areas. The purpose of TNCC is to present core-level knowledge, refine skills, and build a firm foundation in trauma nursing. This is an internationally recognised program for registered nurses.

Cancer Care Workshop * NEW

This professional development workshop is designed for Registered Nurses and Health Care personnel working with cancer patients in an acute care setting.

SAH Staff: $60.00 External: $30.00 Date: Wednesday 31 March 2010 Venue: Training Room, San College of Education

ACEN Members: $605.00 Non Members: $660.00 Date: 13 & 14 March 2010 Venue: Maclean

ITLS - International Trauma Life Support

Royal North Shore Hospital

This course is designed for Paramedics, Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurses, Doctors and other Pre-hospital care providers who must initially evaluate and stabilize the trauma patient. The Australian College of Emergency Nursing (ACEN) has acquired the sole distribution rights to the Basic Trauma Life Support Course (BTLS) as developed by the BTLS International, USA.

Contact Nicki Pereira Tel: (02) 9926 7111

E: npereira@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au

6th Neuroscience Symposium

The annual symposium will cover topics on Interventional Neuroradiology, Voice Clinic in brain injury,movement disorders, Mitochondrial disease as well as case studies from ICU, neurology and neurosurgery.

ACEN Members: $500.00 Non Members: $550.00 Date: 27 & 28 February 2010 Venue: RAAF Richmond

Before 26 Feb: $80.00 After 26 Feb: $95.00 Date: Friday 26 March 2010 Venue: Harbourview Hotel, Blue Street, North Sydney

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11–14 April, 2010 Hilton Sydney

Organised and sponsored by Elsevier and Nurse Education Today and Nurse Education in Practice

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EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

3rd International Nurse Education Conference

New South Wales The Australian Association of Gerontology (NSW Division) Contact East Coast Conferences Tel: 1300 368 783

E: Jayne@eastcoastconferences.com.au W: www.aagruralconference.com

2010 AAG Rural Conference

NSW Operating Theatre Association Inc.

The theme for the conference is ‘Ageing at home: sustainable housing and communities for older people’.

EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

AAG Members: $295.00 Non Members: $395.00 Date: 15 & 16 April 2010 Venue: Ballina RSL Club, Ballina

Annual Conference

Nepean Institute of Critical Care Education and Research (NICCER) Contact NICCER - FOCUS Tel: (02) 4734 2490 Fax: (02) 4734 3134

E: hannanl@niccer.org.au W: www.niccer.org.au

FOCUS: Critical Care Transthoracic Echocardiography and General Ultrasound

* NEW

FOCUS is an introductory two day course to Critical Care Transthoracic Echocardiography and General Ultrasound. If you are working in the critical care setting (emergency or intensive care) and are new to ultrasonography, you will find this course extremely useful. Suitable for Health care providers (nursing and medical) working in acute care environments (ICU, ED, Cardiology, Anaesthetics etc) and beginers.

Cost: $825.00 Date: 17-18 April 2010 Venue: Grand Swiss Hotel, Bondi

“Beyond the Mask”

Breast Cancer Interest Group (NSW)

Contact Emma Curtin at CiEvents Tel: (02) 9923 8680 E: emma.curtin@cievents.com.au

12th National Breast Care Nurses Conference

The Breast Cancer Interest Group NSW was founded in 1995 in order to promote the role of the Breast Cancer Nurse and to facilitate networking amongst health professionals with an interest in breast cancer care. and increase collaboration and networking with other health professionals at events such as this Conference

11-13th March 2010

Cost: $525.00 Date: 18-19 March 2010 Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Coogee

Newcastle Panthers, King St, Newcastle

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Northern Territory Centre for Remote Health (CRH)

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

Contact Caroline Pidgeon Ph: (08) 8951 4718 | F: (08) 8951 4777

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

E: crh.studentadmin@flinders.edu.au W: www.crh.org.au

CATN-II - A conceptual approach to Injury and Illness

Framing Indigenous Health

The course places an emphasis on understanding health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and aims to explore the social determinants of health, the cause and effect relationship, of Australia’s colonisation and development to the poorer health outcomes experienced Indigenous Australians.

Cost: $780.00 Date: 8 - 11 March 2010 Venue: Centre for Remote Health,

Corner Skinner and Simpson Streets Alice Springs

ACEN Members: $605.00 Non Members: $660.00 Date: 20 & 21 March 2010 Venue: Alice Springs

Self Care for Remote Health Professionals

ITLS - International Trauma Life Support

This short course offered in collaboration with CRANA’s personal support program is focused on personal and professional resilience. In a one day workshop setting it explores the adaptation process to living and working in remote areas, examines sources of stress associated with remote practice and suggests strategies to manage preventable and predictable stress.

This course is designed for Paramedics, Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurses, Doctors and other Pre-hospital care providers who must initially evaluate and stabilize the trauma patient. The Australian College of Emergency Nursing (ACEN) has acquired the sole distribution rights to the Basic Trauma Life Support Course (BTLS) as developed by the BTLS International, USA.

Cost: $210.00 Date: Friday 12 March 2010 Venue: Centre for Remote Health,

ACEN Members: $500.00 Non Members: $550.00 Date: 27 & 28 March 2010 Venue: Umuwa

Corner Skinner and Simpson Streets Alice Springs

Pharmacotherapeutics for RANs

This course is specifically designed for Remote Area Nurses (RANs) who work in, or are planning to work in, remote rural or isolated areas in Australia to support Pharmacotherapeutics in practice. The course consists of a self directed learning guide, a set of readings and resources and an assessment package to be completed, together with participation in the two day workshop offered in remote regional locations around Australia.

New Zealand NZNO Primary Health Care Nurses Contact Lorraine Hogan

E: lorrainemhogan@gmail.com

Cost: $585.00 | CRANA Members: $480.00 Date: 22-23 March 2010 Venue: Centre for Remote Health,

Conference 2010 Changing Face “Revolutionising the face of Primary Health Care “

The purpose of this conference is to bring Primary Health Care nurses together and promote collaboration across the Primary Health Care Sector.This conference will provide the opportunity to present and discuss the successes, opportunities, challenges and obstacles that we all face in Primary Health Care

Lecture Theatre 1, Alice Springs

Please Note: CRH is a joint centre of Flinders University and Charles Darwin University.

Date: 25 – 27th June 2010 Venue: Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, Auckland

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The purpose of this course is to teach physiologic concepts, which strengthen the critical decision making skills of nurses who care for injured patients.

To assure the most comprehensive approach; information is also presented encompassing trauma system development, ethical dilemmas, trauma team collaboration and interpersonal relationships, and the application of science to nursing practice

EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Knowledge, Strategy, Vision:

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South Australia Ausmed Publications and Conferences

The Asthma Foundation of SA

Alcohol & Drugs in Adults and Adolescents

Emergency Asthma Management Statement of Attainment * NEW

Ph: (03) 9375 7311 | F: (03) 9375 7299 E: ausmed@ausmed.com.au | W: www.ausmed.com.au

Ph: (08) 8238 9300 | Fax: (08) 8238 9303 E: info@asthmasa.com.au | W: www.asthmasa.com.au

The Alcohol and Drugs seminar presents an opportunity to gain knowledge about substance abuse, the causes, repercussions and workable approaches to those affected by drug and/or alcohol addictions. Participants can register for both days or choose either the first study day concerning adults and their addictions, or the second day which is a different program focusing on addicted teenagers.

This short course is designed to educate health professionals and other health care workers on how to respond to an asthma emergency. The course examines symptom recognition, assessment of severity, medications and delivery devices.

Cost: $451.00 One Day: $297.00 Date: 18 - 19 March 2010 Venue: Chifley on South Terrace, 226 South Terrace

Hilton.

Respiratory Management Course for Health Professionals (3-day) * NEW

Clinical Nursing Assessment Skills

Being able to undertake nursing assessment of the various bodily systems is a key skill for best practice nursing. This program provides invaluable information about primary and secondary assessment of the respiratory, cardiac, neurologial systems and their functioning capabilities. Documentation guidelines are an integral part of this educational event.

The Respiratory Management Course for Health professionals has been designed to improve knowledge and understanding of the management of Asthma and other respiratory diseases such as COPD, Cystic Fibrosis and Sleep Apnoea.

Cost: $635.00 (incl. GST) Date: 7 - 9 April 2010 Venue: Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Cost: $451.00 One Day: $275.00 Date: 25 - 26 March 2010 Venue: Chifley on South Terrace, 226 South Terrace

COPD Workshop for Health Professionals * NEW

This workshop examines the clinical features, diagnosis and management of COPD, including pharmacological management and nebuliser usage. It also includes a practical introduction to performing and interpreting spirometry.Participants are encouraged to bring along their own spirometer to maximise transference of skills.

Please Note: This seminar has been endorsed by APEC No 04083036 as authorised by (RCNA) according to approved criteria and attracts RCNA CNE points as part of RCNA’s Life Long Learning program (3LP).

Cost: $195.00 (incl. GST) Date: Friday 23 April 2010 Venue: Education Development Centre, Milner Street,

Olympus Australia – SA Office

Contact Branch administrator Ph: (08) 8276 1760 | Fax: (08) 8277 4673

Hindmarsh

E: SABranchAdministrator@Olympus.com.au

Olympus Endoscope Workshop for Nurses

Please Note: These courses have been endorsed by APEC No 080116003 as authorised by (RCNA) according to approved criteria and attracts RCNA CNE points as part of RCNA’s Life Long Learning program (3LP).

* NEW

This intensive programme covers care and maintenance, cleaning and disinfection of gastroscopes, colonoscopes, bronchoscopes and endoscopic accessories. This programme also covers the history of endoscopy, structure and function of endoscopes and includes hands on demonstrations.

Cost: $95.00 (incl. GST) Date: Tuesday 27 April 2010 Venue: Balyana Conference Centre, Clapham

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Cost: $65.00 (incl. GST) Date: Tuesday 23 March 2010 Venue: Asthma Foundation of SA, 300 South Road,

Queensland QLD Health Skills Development Centre

Ausmed Publications and Conferences

Ph: (07) 3636 6500 | Fax: (07) 3636 6501 E: SDC-Admin@health.qld.gov.au W: www.sdc.qld.edu.au

EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Frontline Communications

Ph: (03) 9375 7311 | F: (03) 9375 7299 E: ausmed@ausmed.com.au | W: www.ausmed.com.au

Modern Medical & Surgical Nursing

This Modern Medical & Surgical Nursing program is for nurses who care for adult patients with diagnosed medical conditions or those who require surgical procedures in inpatient/outpatient/community health services. This seminar is designed to provide clinical updates for nurses which are relevant to the nursing management of med/surg. patients.

* NEW

Good communication is a fundamental building block in providing good patient care. Yet healthcare communication is almost always time-pressured, and different communication styles can create very different impressions. This course emphasises the power of non-verbal communication, and uses facilitated discussion and real-life examples for participants to explore the issues and find solutions for themselves.

Cost: $451.00 One Day: $275.00 Date: 18 - 19 March 2010 Venue: The Pavilion, Allan Border Field, 1 Bogan Street,

QLD Health: $154.00 Non-QLD Health: $198.00 Date: 6 April 2010 Venue: QH Skills Development Centre, Level 4 - Block 6

Breakfast Creek, Brisbane

Care of the Child with an Acute Illness

For those registered nurses, without specialist paediatric experience and knowledge, dealing with children who become unwell or injured can be confronting. This seminar is designed for the participants to increase their understanding and confidence in the assessment and management of seriously ill children, such as infectious conditions and immunisation

Basic Assessment & Support in Intensive Care

This international course is designed for Nurses who have little experience in intensive care but who are called to assist in the management of critically ill patients. The 3 day program consists of lectures, skill stations and simulations with an emphasis on the supportive management of critically ill patients. Airway management, respiratory failure, shock diagnosis and management, trauma, management of metabolic derangements and transport of the critically ill are reviewed by Senior Intensive Care clinicians.

Cost: $451.00 One Day: $275.00 Date: 15 - 16 March 2010 Venue: The Pavilion, Allan Border Field, 1 Bogan Street, Breakfast Creek, Brisbane

QLD Health: $750.00 Non-QLD Health: $800.00 Date: 28 - 30 April 2010 Venue: QH Skills Development Centre, Level 4 - Block 6

Please Note: These seminars has been endorsed by APEC No 04083036 as authorised by (RCNA) according to approved criteria and attracts RCNA CNE points as part of RCNA’s Life Long Learning program (3LP).

Australasian Cardiovascular Nursing College Ph: (07) 3271 8845 | Fax: (07) 3271 8851 E: qcmhltraining@health.qld.gov.au

Mayo Healthcare

Contact Susan McGuire Ph: (07) 3847 9089 | Fax: (07) 3847 9035

2010 Annual Scientific Meeting “Cardio nursing: Prevent, Educate, Treat”

E: smcguire@mayogroup.com.au W: www.mayohealthcare.com.au

The aim is to deliver presentations on best practice in current cardiovascular nursing care through plenary sessions with experts and practical sessions. This Conference is suitable for Nurses working in coronary care units, cardiothoracic nursing, angiography suites, heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation and any other nurses who care for those with cardiovascular disease in primary, secondary and tertiary care.

Choices and Challenges with Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs) * NEW

The goal of this comprehensive workshop is to promote excellence in management of all types of CVAD’s through exploration & integration of theory and clinical practice.

Cost: $400.00 Students, Aboriginal health workers: $300.00 Date: 12-13 March 2010 Venue: Royal on the Park, Brisbane

Cost: $154.00 Date: Thursday 22 April 2010 Venue: Novotel Brisbane, 200 Creek Street

Please Note: Attendance at the above conference will attract CNE points as part of the RCNA Lifelong Learning Program.

Please Note: This workshop is endorsed by APEC No. 060310260 as authorised by RCNA Continuing Nurse Education points

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Correspondence course running all year round with immediate start available ** On Campus delivery available on the Gold Coast

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This intensive and very skin specific course will qualify you as an Aesthetic therapist in just 12 – 18 months depending on your prior qualifications. The vocational outcome of the Advanced Diploma can offer you success in a wide range of job roles; such as in a plastic or cosmetic surgery performing pre and post operative treatments, in an anti-aging clinic performing more specific duties such as cosmetic injectables and dermal fillers; or even the reward of opening your own skin and laser clinic.

Western Australia King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women

Australian Wound Management Association

Contact Department of Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Ph: (08) 9340 1566 | Fax: (08) 9340 1590

contact the Conference Secretariat Ph: (02) 6281 6624 | Fax: (02) 6285 1336 E: awma@conlog.com.au | W: www.awma.com.au

E: kemh.dnamer@health.wa.gov.au

2010 AWMA Conference ‘Journey into New Frontiers’

Newborn Skills Study Days

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For Registered Nurses and Midwives working with neonates. Topics may include Pathophysiology and Clinical Application Public Sector Employees: $88.00 | Others: $176.00 Date: 15 & 16 March 2010 Venue: Details provided on confirmation of registration

We will bring together people from all the areas that are contributing to changing wound care, from delivery of care through to therapeutic development. A full day pre-conference workshop is planned for 24 March on Pressure Ulcers; Evidencebased practice, to be led by Barbara Braden and Cees Oomens.

Costs: Check Website for details Date: 24-27 March 2010 Venue: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre (PCEC)

This educational activity has been endorsed by APEC no. 060728303 as authorised by the RCNA according to approved criteria.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

For health professionals from multi-disciplinary backgrounds who are required to effectively manage aspects of emergency resuscitation in neonatal care. An interactive workshop exploring relevant fetal and neonatal physiology and theory and practice of neonatal resuscitation

Mayo Healthcare

Contact Susan McGuire Ph: (07) 3847 9089 | Fax: (07) 3847 9035

E: smcguire@mayogroup.com.au W: www.mayohealthcare.com.au

Contact Barbara Carter on (08) 9340 1260 or send an email to barbara.carter@health.wa.gov.au Costs: $230.00 Date: Monday 22 March 2010 Venue: To be advised

Essentials of Ventilation

Comprehensive theoretical and practical training suitable for beginners in critical care and clinicians wanting to enhance their ventilation skills. Topics include Principles of gas exchange, Indication and applications of NIV, CPAP vs BiPAP, Initiating, monitoring and titrating therapy, Complications, Masks and circuits, Alarms & troubleshooting, Waveforms and others

This educational activity has been endorsed by APEC no. 04082729 as authorised by the RCNA according to approved criteria.

Early Pregnancy Complications

Cost: $350.00 (incl. GST) Date: 25-26 March 2010 Venue: The Esplanade River Suites, Como

* NEW

For health professionals working with childbearing women and in women’s health. Topics include Ectopic pregnancy, Molar pregnancy, Hyperemesis, Early pregnancy loss & fetal anomalies and Twin to twin transfusions.

Public Sector Employees: $16.50 Others: $44.00 Date: Wednesday 21 April 2010 Venue: Lecture Theatre, KEMH

Oncology

Intra Aortic Balloon Pump

Comprehensive theoretical & practical training suitable for clinicians wanting to advance their knowledge and application of Intra Aortic Balloon Pump therapy. Topics include Review of cardiac haemodynamics, Principles of IABP therapy, IAB catheter insertion and pump set up, Correct trigger choice, Understanding IABP waveforms, Setting timing, Troubleshooting alarms, Indications, contraindications and complications, Patients monitoring and Real time case studies.

* NEW

The patient’s journey through endometrial cancer. For health professionals working with women. Topics will include: At risk groups, Screening. Treatments, Survival and ongoing care, Psychosocial wellbeing, Sexuality & sex after surgery and A consumer’s perspective Public Sector: $44.00 | Others: $88.00 Date: Tuesday 27 April 2010 Venue: Lecture Theatre, KEMH

Cost: $198.00 (incl. GST) Date: Tuesday 23 March 2010 Venue: The Esplanade River Suites, Como

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Princess Margaret Hospital for Children

USANZ and the Australian and New Zealand Urological Nurses Society

Contact Department of Paediatric Nursing Education Ph: (08) 9340 8926

contact the Conference Secretariat Ph: (02) 9213 4049

E: pmh.sd@health.wa.gov.au

E: usanz@eventplanners.com.au W: www.urologymeeting.com.au

Respiratory Study Day

Recommended for Nurses wanting to update skills in the management of children with respiratory disorders Internal: $22.00 | External: $82.00 Date: Tuesday 23 March 2010 Venue: PMH, Roberts Road, Subiaco

USANZ 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting and 15th ANZUNS Annual Meeting

Enrolled Nurse * NEW Paediatric Medication Competency Module

This course is for Enrolled Nurse who have a recognised medication competency or TAFE certificate who wish to be deemed competent in medication administration in the paediatric setting Internal: No Charge | External: $88.00 Date: Wednesday 14 April 2010 Venue: Staff Development Centre 6th Floor, Hay Street Building

Tasmania

This educational activity has been endorsed by APEC no. 04082729 as authorised by the RCNA according to approved criteria.

Dept of Health and Human Service - TAS and University of Tasmania

Contact Conference Design Pty Ltd Ph: (03) 6231 2999 | Fax: (03) 6231 2999 E: info@cdesign.com.au | W: www.cdesign.com.au

Asthma Management Updates in current treatment

Recommended for nurses who work with children who have asthma and nurses who would like to update their skills and knowledge in current asthma management Internal: $22.00 | External: $82.00 Date: Monday 19 April 2010 Venue: PMH, Roberts Road, Subiaco

Leadership and Practice Development in Health: “Quality and Safety through Workplace Learning”

Following the success of last year’s Conference, the Organising Committee invites you to attend the second Conference on ‘Leadership and Practice Development in Health: Quality and Safety through Workplace Learning.’ The Conference has an interdisciplinary focus on workplace learning and clinical supervision in its many forms. We are proud to present an exciting program that will feature nationally and internationally recognised leaders from nursing and midwifery, allied health and medicine to showcase the latest and the best in research and practice.

The activities above has been endorsed on behalf of the RCNA according to approved criteria

Paediatric Nursing Education via Teleconference 2010

* NEW

Recommended for Health Professionals working with children in the Rural setting Costs: $150 per site (inclusive of ISDN call cost) Date: 23 March 2010, 27 April 2010 Venue: via Videoconference

Cost: $350.00 (incl. GST) Date: 18 – 19 March 2010, Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart

The activities above has been endorsed on behalf of the RCNA according to approved criteria

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The ANZUNS meeting, as in previous years, aspires to a diverse program both from a research and educational perspective. The program for nurses this year will focus on Paediatric, Indigenous and Multicultural Women’s Urology and will include workshops in these areas as well as a workshop on preparing a business plan.

Costs: Check Website for details Date: 21-23 March 2010 Venue: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre (PCEC)

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Victoria Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) Helen Macpherson Smith Institute of Community Health

Total Aged Services

Contact Wayne Woff Ph: (03) 9571 5606 | Fax: (03) 9571 9708

E: office@totalagedservices.com.au W: www.totalagedservices.com.au

Contact Student Liaison Coordinator Tel: (03) 9536 5241 F: (03) 9536 5300

E: getinfo@rdns.com.au W: www.rdns.com.au

Melbourne CAREX 2010

Communicate Appropriately with Clients & Colleagues

At the Expo, we are pleased to announce an exciting range of concurrent half day fee paying seminars Venue: Main Grandstand, Caulfield Racecourse

This nationally accredited course has a focus upon interactive and experiential learning and provides participants with an opportunity to develop and exercise effective communication skills.

Dementia Care: “A Framework for Excellence”

Food/Support Services: “Training, Technology & Tasty Tomatoes”

Catheterising with Confidence

This one day workshop is designed to prepare nurses to perform evidence based urethral or suprapubic catheterisation.

Date: 18 March 2010 Time: 09:30 - 13:15 Cost: $99.00 (inc GST) Venue: Winner’s Circle Room (Level 1)

RDNS Staff: Inservice External: $155.00 Date: Thursday 18 March 2010 Venue: RDNS Head Office, 31 Alma Road, St Kilda

Palliative Care: “Talking with someone that cares” Date: Friday 19 March 2010 Time: 09:30 - 13:00 Cost: $99.00 (inc GST) Venue: Committee Room (Level 3)

Dementia: Approaches to Care

This two day course will provide participants with an opportunity to identify key issues in the care of the client with dementia and explore contemporary management strategies.

Occupational Therapy: “Responding to Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia”

RDNS Staff: Inservice External: $220.00 Date: 17 & 24 March 2010 Venue: RDNS Head Office, 31 Alma Road, St Kilda

Date: Friday 19 March 2010 Time: 09:30 - 13:00 OT Australia Vic. members: $99.00 (inc GST) Cost: $132.00 (inc GST) Venue: Blue Diamond Room (Level 2)

Diabetes: Introduction to management

This one day workshop will provide participants with an overview of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes including the pathophysiology and the impact of living with diabetes for the client and the family.

Wound/Skin Care: “Skin Care & Skin Tears: Prevention, Assessment & Management”

RDNS Staff: Inservice External: $110.00 Date: Tuesday 30 March 2010 Venue: RDNS Head Office, 31 Alma Road, St Kilda

Date: Friday 19 March 2010 Time: 09:30 - 13:00 Cost: $99.00 (inc GST) Venue: Winner’s Circle Room (Level 1)

Please Note: Attendance at the above courses will attract CNE points as part of the RCNA Life Long Learning Program.

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Date: 18 March 2010 Time: 09:30 - 13:15 Cost: $132.00 (inc GST) Venue: Committee Room (Level 3)

RDNS Staff: Inservice External: $110.00 Date: Thursdays 11, 18 & 25 March 2010 Venue: RDNS Head Office, 31 Alma Road, St Kilda

Victoria The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute

Contact Short Course Adminstration Ph: (03) 9342 4981 | Fax: (03)9342 4970

E: shortcourse@mh.org.au

Contact Training Program Coordinator Ph: (03) 9258 5053 | Fax: (03) 9258 5090 E: training@bakeridi.edu.au | W: www.bakeridi.edu.au

Respiratory Nursing

Insulin Stabilisation and Advanced Therapies * NEW

EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

This two day course provides Registered Nurses (Div 1) with the opportunity to update skills and theoretical knowledge in the management of the respiratory system

This one day program has been developed to educate health professionals on the best practice for insulin stabilisation in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients.

Case studies will cover Gestational DM, Psychological resistance to Insulin Therapy, Exercise and Insulin Adjustment, and Temporary Insulin Use (Steroids).

Advanced Therapies will include new therapies currently available, Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, Real Time Monitoring and Insulin Pumps.

Contact Rebecca Peel on (03) 9342 7000 or send an email to rebecca.peel@mh.org.au Melbourne Health: $110.00 | External: $270.00 Date: 24 & 25 March 2010 Register By: Friday 12 March 2010 Venue: Clinical Skills Centre, RMH, Grattan Street, Parkville, 3052

Cost: $210.00 Date: Thursday 18 March 2010 Venue: 250 Kooyong Road, Caulfield

Advanced Haematology

Please Note: Attendance at the above courses will attract CNE points as part of the RCNA Lifelong Learning Program.

The Advanced Haematology Short Course was developed to meet the learning needs of nurses caring for patients with a diversity of haematological disorders. It is an expectation that participants in this program be familiar with the anatomy and physiology of Red and White blood cells and that of platelets.

These topics will only be briefly discussed. To help facilitate your learning, a number of pre-readings will be available to you.

Alzheimers Australia Victoria

Contact Education Services Ph: (03) 9815 7808 | Fax: (03) 9815 7801 E: edu@alzvic.asn.au | W: www.alzheimers.org.au

Contact Jo-Anne Martin on (03) 9342 7000 or send an email to joanne.martin@mh.org.au Melbourne Health: $110.00 | External: $270.00 Date: 3 & 4 May 2010 Register By: Friday, 16 April, 2010 Venue: Charles LaTrobe Theatre, RMH, Grattan Street, Parkville, 3052

Pain Management & Dementia

* NEW

This workshop explores the topics associated with pain management and provides an insight into understanding the specific needs of people with dementia in relation to pain. Discover vulnerable assessment and management options to assist you with detecting and managing pain in this valuable group.

Cost: $115.00 Date: Thursday 25 March 2010 Venue: 98–104 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn

The Lung Health Promotion Centre Contact Sue Reiff Ph: (03) 9076 2382

Quality Dementia Care: A Palliative Approach

Managing COPD “There is something you can do! “

This 3 hour session will provide participants with an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the later stages of dementia, what constitutes palliative care and the importance of advanced planning. A key focus of this session, examines what constitutes quality of life for a person with late stage dementia and the important role the aged care team can play in providing quality palliative care.

This holistic course is for health professionals who wish to improve their understanding of and update their knowledge in, the current treatment and management of COPD. Lectures will be delivered by a range of experts in the field of COPD management.

Cost: Early Bird Discount: $432.00 | After 19 Mar: $480.00 Date: Monday 19 - Tuesday 20 April 2010 Venue: AMREP Education Centre, The Alfred Hospital

Cost: $115.00 Date: Friday 26 March 2010 Venue: 98–104 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn

Please Note: Attendance at the above courses will attract CNE points as part of the RCNA Lifelong Learning Program.

Please Note: Attendance at the above courses will attract CNE points as part of the RCNA Lifelong Learning Program.

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CURRENT VACANCIES ➤ UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Dubai CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR: Surg ICU SENIOR RNs: ER Abu Dhabi NUMs: ER, Midwifery CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATORS: Cardiac, Medical, NICU, Oncology, OR, Surgical, Wound Care MIDWIVES RNs & Snr RNs: Cardiac Transplant Unit, ER, ICU, Medical, Midwifery, Onc/Haemo, OR, Paeds, Rehab, PICU, Surgical ➤ SAUDI ARABIA Snr NURSE MANAGER/ADON: ER (tertiary hosp) MANAGER NURSING INFOMATICS DIRECTOR OF NURSING EDUCATION NURSING SUPERVISORS CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATORS: Skin Integrity/ Wound Care Team, IV Therapy Team NURSE PRACTITIONERS: Cardiac Disease Mgmt Clinic & Stroke Program HAEMODIALYSIS VASCULAR ACCESS COORDINATOR NURSE EDUCATORS NUMS: ICU-Cardiac, ICU-Trauma, ICU Neuro, ICU-Paeds, Cardiac Clinic, CCU, Cardiac HDU, Haemodialysis, Liver Transplant unit, Medical, Oncology, OR Cardiac, OR Trauma, Paeds Cardiac, Rehab, Surg/Trauma wards, VIP/Surg-Trauma centre ASS’T NUMs: ICU-Cardiac, ICU-Paeds, ICU-HDU, CCU, Cardiac Clinic, Cardiac Med & Surg HDU, Endoscopy, ER, Haemo, Labour & Delivery, Med/ Surg, Obstetrics/Gynae, Paeds Cardiac CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATORS:ICU-Burns, ICUCardiac, ICU-General, ICU-Trauma, ICU-Neonates, ICU-Paeds, ICU-HDU, CCU, ER, Gynae/Oncology, Haemo, Medical, Midwifery, NICU, OBG/Midwifery, OR Trauma, PACU, Paeds, Paeds Cardiac HDU, PICU, Surg Trauma Ward MIDWIVES NURSE COORDINATOR/TEAM LEADERS: Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac medical & surgical, ER Triage, ER Adult & Paeds, GICU, ICU-Trauma, Haemo, Liver Transplant HDU, Medical, Midwife, Nursery, NICU, Oncology Clinic, Surg/Trauma, OR, PACU, Paeds, Post natal, PCICU, Rehab, Surg Trauma RNs: All areas, Burns unit, Cardiac, Critical Care, Epilepsy monitoring unit, ER Trauma , Liver Transplant HDU, Med/Surg, Oncology, OR-General, Paeds, Trauma Ward, PACU

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