Nursing Post - Issue 5

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22 March 2010 - Issue 5

wherever we’re needed.

Aspen Medical is one of Australia’s fastest growing companies, offering health support services to a range of clients throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

If you are looking for a nursing role with a difference, for a short-term contract or for a permanent move, we are the team to speak to.

For more information or to register your interest visit:

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...’ to s e o g e b lo G n e ld o G e th d ‘... an ... King Abdulaziz Medical Cities!

If hospitals really did win awards for outstanding achievement, KAMC hospital group would have a trophy cupboard full. With four campuses, ranging from the flagship Riyadh hospital to substantial regional hospitals in Jeddah, Dammam and Al Hassa, it’s delivering world-class healthcare to Saudi Arabia. With many desirable positions to offer, a recruitment team from KAMC will join Promesse for presentations and candidate interviews across Australia and NZ in late April/early May. OUTSTANDING EXPAT DEALS! · Leading tax-free salaries · Recontracting and service bonuses · Good opportunities for career advancement · Free quality accommodation and recreation · 7 weeks annual leave · Free air tickets twice per year · Free healthcare, uniforms & utilities · Strong educational support.

INFO SESSIONS & INTERVIEWS Late April/early May Don’t miss this chance to hear about the best jobs going in the Gulf. You can be interviewed on the spot and made an offer then and there.

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

Dates/locations confirmed as soon as possible Get the best advice from people who actually know what they’re talking about. Promesse offers a personalised service designed to ensure you get the best possible job that’s right for you, with friendly, expert and independent advice.

We suggest you get moving early so we can help you put your best foot forward if you decide to proceed with an interview.

Book your spot now or just call us for an initial chat - speak with Christine Kohleis RN or Judit Barta on the FREECALL numbers below.

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The ‘Golden Globe’ atop the Al Faisaliyah Tower complex in downtown Riyadh houses a superb restaurant

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ADVERTISERS INDEX

From the Editor...

Aspen Medical......................................................... Inside Cover Promesse . ............................................................... 1, 32-33 Hays Healthcare....................................................... 3 Quick & Easy Finance .............................................. 4 Queensland Health ................................................. 5 CCM Recruitment . .................................................. 6-7 Smart Salary............................................................ 8 First Choice Care . .................................................... 8 Continental Travel Nurse.......................................... 9 Christies Care . ......................................................... 9 Mediserve Nursing Agency.....................................Back Cover

Issue 5 of the Nursing Post has arrived!

Congratulations firstly goes to Lynne Clayton, a community nurse, and her colleagues from Coolgardie Health Centre, who are our front cover winners for this issue!

She’s titled the photo “We Mean Business”, and they certainly look like they’re ready to tackle the serious business of community health armed with those big smiles!

Coolgardie Health Centre is situated on the old hospital site in Coolgardie. A new purpose-built health centre was added in 1990. The remaining buildings have been heritage-listed and are used for community health and group sessions. The old hostel building is leased to the local playgroup. The health centre provides 24-hour emergency care, a daily outpatients service , and a range of community health services.

Next Publication Details: Issue: 6 Date: 5 April | Material Deadline: 29 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

The centre employs three registered nurses, one Aboriginal health worker, a part-time clerical assistant and a part-time all-purpose orderly. Medical care is provided by two general practitioners from Kalgoorlie, who conduct a half-day surgery each per week. They employ their own clerical support and all clients are bulk-billed. No allied health services are provided locally or on a visiting basis.

A diabetes educator visits fortnightly, and a paediatrician visits monthly.

Editor: Kelvin Chong Printed by Westcare Pty Ltd For media-kits, deadlines or advertising queries, please contact Neil Fredericks

Well done Lynne on a great cover photo!

Are finances posing a bit of a concern for you? Then maybe you should give the lovely people at Quick & Easy Finance a call. They are able to help sort out your financial woes just as their name says, quickly and easily!

Check out their advertisement in this issue for further details.

Want to win an exclusive Nursing Post prize pack? Well, all you have to do is send us a touching, funny or informative story that you would like to share with your fellow colleagues throughout the country...go on, give it a go!

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

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TAKE YOUR PICK ADVENTURE OR CHALLENGE Registered Nurses/Midwives.

We offer a full recruitment service for Registered Nurses wanting to relocate either short or long-term. We can discuss where your nursing experience can take you and the benefits available to you.

Through Hays Healthcare you can access permanent contracts which provide valuable benefits, such as improved continuity of care and promotional opportunities, the ability to choose your destination, consistent shifts and a balance between your job and lifestyle.

If you’re looking to make a real difference, why not consider our remote and rural vacancies on fixed short-term contracts? Great salaries and benefits are offered along with relocation allowances/assistance in some sectors for you and your family.

Our recruiting experts recruit staff at all levels within the public and private health sectors, and the not-for-profit sector. We also assist hospital doctors at all levels, general practitioners and allied health professionals across all disciplines.

We are currently looking for experienced RNs and RMs in the following specialties and locations: Darwin – Midwives, theatre Brisbane – Midwives, paediatrics, theatre, Facility Manager Regional Western Australia – ED, Midwives, paediatrics, theatre, medical/surgical Melbourne – Mental health, theatre, ICU, cardiac, Midwives Adelaide – Cardiac, theatre, Midwives Sydney – Midwives, ICU, ED, aged care You can be sure that your experience will be rewarded.

Contact Annette Roberts at annette.roberts@hays.com.au on 1300 305 687 (Australia) or 0800 001 718 (New Zealand).

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Far and away the rewards are with Queensland Health

“It’s one of the best moves I’ve ever made. My work is more varied and I have great autonomy, but I still have fantastic support of a closeknit team. I’ve seen nurses from agencies come out for a stint then stay on and live here.” Former Brisbane nurse Steven made the move to rural Queensland

Exciting rural and remote careers for experienced nurses and midwives: Nowhere else will you find the diversity, opportunity and lifestyle than working as a nurse or midwife in Queensland’s rural and remote communities. Whether you’re searching for a rewarding career change, or want a change of pace, Queensland Health offers incentives and pathways for experienced nurses and midwives to make the move.

Rural and remote packages can include:* ✔ Free or subsidised accommodation ✔ Up to $2500 in professional development allowances ✔ Bonus payments for each year of service ✔ Generous work penalty rates plus option to ‘buy’ additional leave ✔ Specialised training and education support provided. * Subject to terms and conditions of employment

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My Middle East Adventure Hi, my name is Zoe and I moved to Saudi Arabia last year.

I am an emergency trauma nurse who always wanted to travel overseas and experience nursing in a foreign country.

I enquired through CCM and attended an information day which provided me with all the resources I needed to make my decision! Travelling to the Middle East with the help of CCM has been one of the most amazing things I’ve done in my life. I received so much help, support and guidance; everything was outlined and prearranged for me such as accommodation, free flights and airport pickups. All of this has definitely contributed to my time so far being drama free and positive!

Once I got here though, it was a huge shock to the system and I heard a lot of other people’s experiences, some good and some not so good.

I took in everything I was told but decided I was

by Zoe

definitely going to make this my journey based on my own experiences.

I really believe that to survive anything, anywhere, you have to be a person who is able to think outside the box, can cope with change and definitely embrace culture rather than scrutinise it. I’m taking the best out of every situation and I’m not just coping, I’m having a fabulous time. I have made so many friends and the social scene is huge. I barely have a minute to myself; there are compound events and embassy functions weekly.

I’m doing more than I would ever imagine doing back home.

There are so many benefits of travelling to Saudi Arabia; Financial, Vacations (it is so easy to travel), the Cultural Experience-something I won’t ever experience anywhere else in the world, the new Friendships and living the Expat Life. Nursing here is so different and everyday is challenging, rewarding, sometimes frustrating but at the end of it I just think ‘WOW’ I’m on the other-side of the world.

I hope this has helped anyone interested in travelling to the Middle East. I am so grateful I had the help of CCM. This is so far the most amazing, challenging, eye opening adventure of my life and it’s only the beginning.....the world is at my fingertips!

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Opportunities exist for nurses, senior nurses and managers in all specialties across all four hospitals.

Benefits Include: • Salary paid tax free • Inflation allowance (Additional 15% of your basic monthly salary) • Free furnished accommodation & utilities • Free medical care • Free midyear flight to London • 50+ days annual leave • Career advancement • Further education • Endless travel opportunities • Severance pay

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Indigenous Health Post The Nursing Post would like to introduce a new section dedicated to Indigenous Health in Australia and New Zealand!

Indigenous Health Post

The section will aim to provide readers with the latest opportunities and events pertaining to Indigenous health throughout Australia and New Zealand,

We believe the need exists for a focus on Indigenous health, to bring awareness and generate interest in this important field of providing and promoting better health outcomes for Indigenous populations in both Australia and New Zealand.

We hope to bring you more exciting events and opportunities in Indigenous health over the coming issues.

4th Annual Rural Health Conference (5-8 May 2010)

National Close the Gap Day (25 March 2010)

This premier annual event is a must for anyone with an interest in Indigenous and rural health. It will provide essential opportunities for general practitioners, researchers, health professionals and medical students to share ideas, form collaborations and networks with speakers and other delegates.

Help Close the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous life expectancy. Be a part of National Close the Gap Day on 25 March 2010. It’s easy to do. Everything you need to run an event at your workplace, home or in the community will be supplied.

The aim of the Conference is to provoke discussion on important issues in Indigenous health and in rural health more generally. Papers presenting research on: clinical and population health in rural and remote areas; workforce and training; and on policy and programs aimed at decreasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health disadvantage are encouraged.

For further information regarding conference registrations contact: Leesa Foote Rural Health West Events Coordinator Telephone: 08 6389 4538 Email: events@ruralhealthwest.com.au

Once you’ve registered your event, you will receive all the resources you need to host a successful event. Resources include the 2010 Close the Gap DVD, brochures, posters, stickers and more, to help you discuss the issue of Indigenous health and spread the word in your community on the need for action.

135,000 Australians are now active supporters of the campaign to Close the Gap, and tens of thousands take part in National Close the Gap Day each year.

Join them this year!

Find out more and register at: oxfam.org.au/national-day

4th Annual Rural Health Conference

Sharing and collaborating on Indigenous health

5-8 May 2010 Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, Western Australia

Wurli-Wurlinjang (Wurli) is an AGPAL accredited Aboriginal Community controlled health care provider located in Katherine NT. Our Health Service provides a high level of care to meet the unique cultural needs of our Aboriginal Community.

COMMUNITY MIDWIFE

Salary Level 7 ($50,843 - $57,416)

A fantastic opportunity awaits the Registered Midwife who can, in consultation with the Women’s, Child & Sexual Health Coordinator, demonstrates experience in planning and conducting the day to day operations of the antenatal and post-natal programs for Indigenous mothers in a culturally appropriate manner. If you possess: • Current Midwife registration and ability to register in the NT • Postgraduate midwifery experience • Demonstrated ability and commitment to training AHWs • High level of organizational skills, and • Passion in working towards better health outcomes of Indigenous Women

Contact Karen Roses, Women’s, Child & Sexual Health Coordinator on (08) 8971 0044 for further information about this role;

Contact Cynthia Woods on (08) 8971 1156 or cynthia.woods@wurli.org.au for position description, and selection criteria.

Applications closes COB: Friday 9th April 2010

Indigenous Health Post

Conference partners The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia and Rural Health West invite you to the fourth annual Rural Clinical School conference and inaugural joint conference with Rural Health West –Building the Future of Rural Health. This conference will be held in collaboration with the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council and the Kimberley Division of General Practice. Recommended for nurse practitioners, nurses, practice nurses, nursing students, allied health practitioners involved in rural and regional health care.

Indigenous Health Post

Come to Our place If you’re interested in an exciting career challenge, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is looking for Registered Nurses, Midwives and Child Health Nurses to deliver comprehensive primary health care in Alice Springs.

These positions will make a genuine contribution to improving the health of Aboriginal people.

For further information or to register your interest in future jobs with Congress check out our web site.

www.caac.org.au/hr

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL CONGRESS 25 Gap Road. Alice Springs NT. Ph 08 89583662

Be part of

National Close the Gap Day 25 March 2010. Register today.

Indigenous Health Post

Photo:Lara McKinley/OxfamAUS

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People still die 10–17 years younger than other Australians. The Australian Government has committed to Close the Gap, but much more needs to be done. Ensure government gets it right, show your support to close the gap within a generation.

Help get it right:

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What’s your Story?

What we want!

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

Published

stories will win a

PRIZE (worth $100)

• 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

Submit your stories to: EMAIL: editor@nursingpost.com.au POST: The Nursing Post, PO BOX 6213, East Perth, WA, 6892 FAX: (08) 9325 4037 14

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND WIDE................................... 16 OCEANIA UNIVERSITY ................................................................. 16 FAMILY PLANNING NSW............................................................. 17 NEW SOUTH WALES............................................................................ 18 SEXUAL HEALTH CONFERENCE .............................................. 19 NEW ZEALAND....................................................................................... 20 NORTHERN TERRITORY.................................................................... 20 SOUTH AUSTRALIA............................................................................. 21 QUEENSLAND........................................................................................... 22 FRAILTY: END OF LIFE CONFERENCE ................................... 23 WESTERN AUSTRALIA ..................................................................... 24 ACORN .................................................................................................. 24 VICTORIA................................................................................................... 26 INAUGRAL INTERNATIONAL ADVANCE CARE PLANNING CONFERENCE ........................................................... 27

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EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

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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

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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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New South Wales The Australian Association of Gerontology (NSW Division)

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

Contact East Coast Conferences Tel: 1300 368 783

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

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

ENPC - Emergency Nurse Paediatric Course * NEW

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.

2010 AAG Rural Conference

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

ACEN Members: $605.00 Non Members: $660.00 Date: 1 & 2 May 2010 Venue: Wagga-Wagga

Nepean Institute of Critical Care Education and Research (NICCER)

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Contact NICCER - FOCUS Tel: (02) 4734 2490 Fax: (02) 4734 3134

Contact Lyn Hyde-Jones, NP Tel: (02) 4962 7000 E: jonesl@email.cs.nsw.gov.au

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

The Evolution of Nursing…Your Generation * NEW

FOCUS: Critical Care Transthoracic Echocardiography and General Ultrasound

The RPA Hospital CNC and NP Group warmly invite all nurses to attend a Nurses’ Professional Day. Keynote Guest Speaker is The Hon Michael Kirby along with a number of Professor’s from the University of Sydney.

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.

RSVP: Thursday 1 April 2010 Date: Thursday 22 April 2010 Venue: Kerry Packer Education Centre.

Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050

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

Mayo Healthcare

Contact Susan McGuire Ph: (02) 8337 7937 | Fax: (02) 9700 9422

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

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW

Contact Kim Wilson Tel: (02) 4962 7000 E: hunter@alznsw.asn.au

Essentials of Intra Aortic Balloon Pump

* NEW

Comprehensive theoretical & practical training suitable for clinicians wanting to advance their knowledge and application of Intra Aortic Balloon Pump therapy

Understanding Dementia * NEW

This session looks at what dementia actually is and examines the different causes of the condition. It also looks at the differences between delirium, depression and dementia as the causes of confusion in older people.

Cost: $350.00 RSVP: 19 April 2010 Date: 28-29 April 2010 Venue: Mercure Hotel Sydney Airport,

Cost: $40.00 Date: Thursday 29 April 2010 Venue: Hunter Dementia & Memory Centre

20 Levey Street, Wolli Creek

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

2 Percy Street Hamilton

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Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 October

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney

For further information please contact: 2010 Australasian Sexual Health Conference locked Mail Bag 5057 Darlinghurst nSW 1300 Australia Phone: +61 2 8204 0770 Fax: +61 2 9212 4670 Email: info@sexualhealthconference.com.au

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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

Cancer Care Workshop

14th National Conference

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

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

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

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2010

Australasian

New Zealand

Northern Territory

NZNO Primary Health Care Nurses

Australian College of Emergency Nursing

Contact Lorraine Hogan

E: lorrainemhogan@gmail.com

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

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

TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course

E: admin@acen.com.au W: www.acen.com.au The magnitude of trauma as a national and international problem is documented by data that identifies injury as being the primary cause of death in persons under age 45. Trauma nursing as a discipline refers to the process and content of all the different roles nurses have in the care of the trauma patient.

Knowledge is the core of any discipline. 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.

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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

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

ACEN Members: $605.00 Non Members: $660.00 Date: 22 & 23 May 2010 Venue: Alice Springs

NZNO Respiratory Nurses Section Contact Tessa Cate: (04) 4948 231

E: ncorna@middlemore.co.nz

Winds of Change “Making Respiratory Nursing Visible”

Alzheimer’s Australia NT Inc

Easy listening in the Manawatu for all Respiratory Educators, Nurses and other interested health professionals during this turbulent economic climate.

Contact Education Support Officer Tel: (08) 8948 5228 Fax: (08) 8948 5229

Date: 14 April 2010 Cost: $75.00 Venue: Education Centre, Palmerston North Hospital

Dementia Care Essentials for Aged Care

E: admin@alzheimersnt.org.au

E: caroline.eagle@hawkesbaydhb.govt.nz

The Dementia Care Essentials course CHCAC15A “Provides care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia” is Nationally Accredited training, and is a core module of Certificate III in Aged Care Work. This training course is for health care professionals, aged care/respite workers wishing to update their skills and new workers to this field.

Conference 2010: A Toast to Women’s Health

Dates: 13-16 April 2010 Venue: Tennant Creek Training Centre

NZNO Women’s Health Section Contact Caroline Eagle

The conference is a great opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work carried out by health professionals committed to the health of women in New Zealand and we hope that you will take the opportunity to join us.

Member: $375.00 Non-member: $400.00 Register By: 15 April 2010 Date: 22–24 April 2010 Venue: Napier War Memorial Conference Centre Marine Parade, Napier

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South Australia Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA)

The Asthma Foundation of SA

Contact Emma Rice, Events Project Officer Ph: 1800 061 660 | E: expo@rcna.org.au

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

W: www.rcna.org.au/development/sa_expo

Respiratory Management Course for Health Professionals (3-day)

SA 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 Adelaide, SA. Australia’s leading nursing and health expo gives you the opportunity to find out about all your options in the world of nursing

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.

COPD Workshop for Health Professionals

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.

RDNS Education Centre

Contact The Education Centre Ph: (08) 8208 5300 | Fax: (08) 8208 5311

E: education@rdns.org.au W: www.rdnseducation.edu.au

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

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.

Hindmarsh

Eczema Workshop for Health Professionals * NEW

This workshop has been designed to educate health professionals how to manage eczema in the clinical setting. It covers physical processes, clinical features, care plans and current principles of therapy. A ‘hands-on’ approach is taken to become familiar with how to apply the various treatments used in eczema management, including wet wrapping and emollient therapy.

Cost: $250.00 (incl. GST) Date: Wednesday 21 April 2010 Venue: The RDNS Education Centre, 44 Greenhill Rd

Cost: $65.00 (incl. GST) Date: 28 May 2010 Venue: Asthma Foundation of SA, 300 South Road,

Olympus Australia – SA Office

Hilton.

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

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).

E: SABranchAdministrator@Olympus.com.au

Olympus Endoscope Workshop for Nurses

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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EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

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

Cost: Entry by gold coin donation (optional) Date: 28 March 2010 Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre

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

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, neurological systems and their functioning capabilities. Documentation guidelines are an integral part of this educational event.

* 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: 15 - 16 April 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

Diabetes Refresher Seminar

The focus of this refresher seminar is to provide a knowledge update about key aspects of the nursing care and management of adults diagnosed with diabetes. Topics include nursing assessment, nutrition, use of glucometres, medications,wound care, elimination problems and approaches to patients who have difficulties complying with their treatment

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: 21 - 22 April 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).

Mayo Healthcare

Heart Foundation

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

Contact Nia Gryffydd Ph: (07) 3872 2500 | Fax: (07) 3252 9697

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

E: nia.gryffydd@heartfoundation.org.au W: http://CiC2010.heartfoundation.org.au

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

Challenges in Cardiology 2010: Prevention and management of cardiovascular disease * 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.

Members: $160.00 Non-Members: $180.00 Date: 9 - 10 April 2010 Venue: Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital

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

Education Centre, Herston

Please Note: This workshop is endorsed by APEC No. 060310260 as authorised by RCNA Continuing Nurse Education points 22

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Invitation to Attend Dear Colleague, I would like to warmly invite you to attend the Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting in May, 2010. The theme for the meeting is “Frailty and End-of-Life Issues in the Older Person�. It is perhaps appropriate that the venue for the meeting is the Hyatt Regency Coolum, which is situated in the heart of one of the fastest growing populations of older people in Australia - the Sunshine Coast.

For all enquiries please contact: Ms Zareena Prinsloo, ANZSGM 2010 ASM Secretariat Telephone: +61 2 9431 8699 (main) +61 2 9431 8641 (direct) Facsimile: +61 2 9431 8677 Email: anzsgm2010@conferenceaction.com.au 23

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Western Australia Australian Wound Management Association

Mayo Healthcare

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

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

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

EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

2010 AWMA Conference ‘Journey into New Frontiers’

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

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)

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

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BUILDING A STRONG FUTURE

CONFERENCE

Invitation to Attend On behalf of the organising committee I invite you to register for the Australian College of Operating Nurses (ACORN) National Conference for 2010. The theme for the Conference is “Westward Bound – Building a Strong Future” in keeping with our move to Perth for the event. Don’t miss this exciting event for Perioperative Nurses and their partners in industry including universities, public and private organisations and other allied health professionals Kind regards Frances O’Brien Conference Convenor

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Princess Margaret Hospital for Children

King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women

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

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

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

Enrolled Nurse Paediatric Medication Competency Module

Oncology

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

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

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

Neonatal Resuscitation: Assessor’s Program * NEW

For registered midwives, in particular rural midwives, who have a keen interest in teaching resuscitation of the newborn in a hospital setting.

Public Sector Employees: $186.00 Others: $276.00 Date: 29 & 30 April 2010 Venue: DNAMER Tutorial Room, KEMH

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

Education and Training Skills

The educational activities above has been endorsed

by APEC no. 060728303 as authorised by the RCNA according to approved criteria.

Neuraxial Blockade Introduction (Epidural and Spinal Analgesia) * NEW

* NEW

This introductory course is highly recommended for Health professionals working with childbearing women Public Sector: $16.50 | Others: $44.00 Date: Thursday 1 April 2010 Venue: Lecture Theatre, KEMH

Nurses and all health care service staff as a prerequisite for CPR instructor, manual handling train the trainer and preceptorship, and for anyone involved in workplace education and training Internal: $44.00 | External: $176.00 Date: Tuesdays 18 & 25 May 2010 Venue: PMH, Roberts Road, Subiaco

Early Pregnancy Complications

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

Resuscitation: Paediatric Life Support (Accredited with APLS Aust/NZ) * NEW

This course focuses on a systematic approach for the first ten minutes of management of the seriously ill/injured child as per Advanced Paediatric Life Support Aust and NZ. Internal: $125.00 | External: $200.00 Date: 21 May 2010 Simulation session: 26 May 2010 Venue: Staff Development Centre 6th Floor, Hay Street Building The activities above has been endorsed on behalf of the RCNA according to approved criteria

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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

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

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

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

Breathe Easy: A Multi-disciplinary Approach to Tracheotomy Management

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

E: shortcourse@mh.org.au

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

This one day course provides all members of the multidisciplinary team with the opportunity to update skills and examine contemporary tracheostomy techniques. Topic includes Review of anatomy and physiology of head and neck, Role of the nurse, speech pathologist and physiotherapist in patient care, Respiratory management and humidification, Tracheostomy care from a neurological perspective, and Long term tracheostomy care.

Diabetes: Introduction to management

EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

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.

RDNS Staff: In-service External: $110.00 Date: Tuesday 30 March 2010

This course has been designed to develop nurses’ knowledge and skills in the care of clients with urinary and faecal incontinence. Pre-reading of learning package Anatomy and Physiology (urinary system and large bowel) is required.

Contact Tania Taylor on (03) 9342 7000 or send an email to tania.taylor@mh.org.au Melbourne Health: $70.00 | External: $170.00 Date: 6 May 2010 Register By: Friday 23 April 2010 Venue: Function and Convention Centre, Seminar Romm 1 & 2, RMH, Grattan Street, Parkville, 3052

RDNS Staff: $410.00 External: $440.00 Date: Mondays 12, 19 April, 3 & 10 May 2010

Advanced Haematology

Continence: using contemporary knowledge to enhance client care * NEW

Depression in the Frail Aged

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.

* NEW

This one day workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to identify key issues in the care of frail aged clients with depression and explore contemporary management strategies.

RDNS Staff: In-service External: $110.00 Date: Wednesday 14 April 2010

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

Diabetes: dietary assessment & management * NEW This one day workshop provides an opportunity for participants to gain an increased understanding and appreciation of dietary management and issues for clients with diabetes.

RDNS Staff: In-service External: 110.00 Date: Thursday 22 April 2010 Please Note: Attendance at the above courses will attract CNE points as part of the RCNA Life Long Learning Program.

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INAUGURAL INTERNATIONAL ADVANCE CARE PLANNING CONFERENCE

Inaugural International ACP 2010 Conference Managers arinex 91–97 Islington St Collingwood VIC 3066 Australia Phone: +61 (0) 3 9417 0888 Fax: +61 (0) 3 9417 0899 Email: acp2010@arinex.com.au

Australia – No Longer Down Under!

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* Showcase innovative and best practice approaches to advance care planning * Highlight system change required to implement advance care planning * Identify strategies that work well, are sustainable and are transferable * Enable an international audience of health professionals to network, share ideas and issues around advance care planning * Examine the role of advance care planning in providing quality care for patients and carers * Provide opportunities for health professionals to improve their communications skills for advance care planning

Who Should Attend:

All doctors, nurses, social workers, senior health managers and policymakers and other health professionals who are involved in end-of-life carewww.internationalacp2010.com and/or advance care planning and are committed to improving quality of care for patients. The program will be relevant to health professionals working in hospitals, aged care facilities and community health services, including palliative care.

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“Advance Care Planning: Working Towards Success and Sustainability”

Victoria Alzheimers Australia Victoria

The Lung Health Promotion Centre

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

Contact Sue Reiff Ph: (03) 9076 2382

Managing COPD “There is something you can do! “

Pain Management & Dementia

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.

EDUCATIONAL COURSES, CONFERENCES & EVENTS

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: $480.00 Date: Monday 19 - Tuesday 20 April 2010 Venue: AMREP Education Centre, The Alfred Hospital

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

Respiratory Course

* NEW

This comprehensive two part, 5 day course, is for health professionals currently working in or wishing to work in the area of respiratory medicine. The course takes a holistic approach to working with patients with respiratory illness to best manage their conditions.

This is a 5 day course run in two parts - 3 days (Part A) then 2 days (Part B). The two parts are run within 6 weeks of each other.

Quality Dementia Care: A Palliative Approach

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.

Cost: $875.00 Part A: Wednesday 21 - Friday 23 April 2010 Part B: Wednesday 26 - Thursday 27 May 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.

Heart Research Centre

Contact Emma Llewelyn Ph: (03) 9326 8544 | Fax: (03) 9326 5066

Ausmed Publications and Conferences

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

E: emma.llewelyn@heartresearchcentre.org W: www.heartresearchcentre.org

Modern Medical & Surgical Nursing

Cardiovascular disease rehabilitation and prevention * NEW

The purpose is to provide clinical updates for nurses which are relevant to the nursing management of med/ surg. patients. Examples of topics: pain management, smart pump technology, falls prevention, skin care, PEG feeding principals and infection control.

The course addresses both theoretical and practical aspects of cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention programs. Sessions will be delivered by a multidisciplinary team of expert facilitators including a cardiologist, nurse, physiotherapist, dietitian and social worker. The course teaches practical skills to assist metropolitan and rural practitioners to implement, conduct and evaluate rehabilitation and prevention programs.

Cost: $451.00 One Day: $275.00 Date: 12 - 13 April 2010 Venue: Jika International Hotel & Conference Centre

551 Heidelberg Rd , Melbourne 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).

Cost: $1125.00 Date: 10 -14 May 2010 Venue: Graduate House, University of Melbourne 220 Leicester Street, Carlton

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