Nursing Post - Issue 8

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3 May 2010 - Issue 8

TAKE YOUR PICK ADVENTURE OR CHALLENGE Registered Nurses/Midwives.

Call us to discuss where your nursing experience can take you and the benefits available to you.

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. We have a large selection of opportunities, these are a few: Registered Nurse – Theatres Six month fixed term+. Northern Territory.

Live and work within a dynamic, team-based environment in one of the most exciting cities in Australia. You can try Northern Territory cuisine, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or just relax in the constant warm weather.

Registered Nurses – ED (Rural Remote) Three month fixed term. Regional NSW. A variety of opportunities across regional NSW exist for advanced rural/ remote nurses with solid ED, acute and aged care experience. Most health services offer accommodation and relocation to the site for eligible RNs. Immediate requirements.

RNs, CNs & NUMs Permanent contracts. Sydney.

We are looking for experienced staff in Endoscopy, Angiography and Ophthalmics.

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

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Don’t miss this rec ruiting trip by top KAMC hospital group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, joining Promesse for presentations and candidate interviews across Australia & NZ in May.

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A safari from the Arabian Gulf - live your African dream!

From the snows of Kilimanjaro to the dramatic landscape of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, romantic African safari holidays are now very affordable for people working in the hospitals of the Arabian Gulf.

Gulf salary arrangements make Africa a major bargain. With no income tax, rent, utility or transport costs to budget for, up to 85% of your salary becomes ‘disposable income’ to use as you please. So you can use your generous holidays to take advantage of the travel bargains. It’s less than 4 hours flying time from the Gulf to Nairobi in Kenya, gateway to the wonders

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of eastern Africa, and the travel deals available from the Gulf are truly amazing.

Demand for Aussie/NZ nurses in the Middle East is as strong as ever. We have many excellent opportunities at all levels and in most specialties - just tell us what you’re looking for.

You need reliable advice to find the job that best fits your skills and aspirations. Promesse has the experience and contacts to find you the perfect opening, so contact Christine Kohleis RN or Judit Barta on info@promesse.com.au or simply call for a chat on the FREECALL numbers below.

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From the Editor...

Welcome to Issue 8 of the Nursing Post!

Our Congratulations goes to Irene Wiltshire and the wonderful staff at Tamworth Base Hospital in New South Wales for being our front cover winners for this issue!

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Tamworth Hospital provides 265 beds with a 24 hour Emergency Department, high level Surgical and Medical services, including a Cardiac Catheterisation laboratory with both diagnostic and low risk interventional procedures, Burns Service, Rehabilitation services (including Brain Injury), a Diabetes Centre, Banksia Mental Health Unit, Renal services, Oncology, Radiology and Pathology. Outpatient clinics link the New England with specialist tertiary hospitals in Newcastle and Sydney. Once again, thanks to Irene and her colleagues for a great cover photo!

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Well, we here at the Nursing Post realise the importance of nurses and health professionals and the work they do in their communities, and would like to remind all of our readers about International Nurses Day to be celebrated on 12th of May 2010.

With that in mind, we urge all our readers to take a look at our article on page 16 of this issue, as we take a look at the history and origin of International Nurses Day, as well as to reflect on the importance of this celebration by appreciating the work done by nurses and health professionals throughout the world.

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Be sure to also check out the Lifestyle section in this issue, as we have gathered more great deals and offers just for nurses and their mothers, as we haven’t forgotten about Mother’s Day on the 9th of May. So go on, check it out and grab a great deal for yourself or your mum, you both deserve it!

Next Publication Details: Issue 9: 24 May 2010 Material Deadline: 17 May 2010

On a happier note, we would like to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums out there, because let’s face it, for without them, where would we be?

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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.

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Social life in Arabia An occasional contribution from Chris Kohleis, Managing Director of Promesse Hi everyone, Most people considering a stint in the Arabian Gulf ask about the social life they can expect. The answer is - it depends. The social scene is different in different places and so it is important to consider where to work from the point of finding a social scene that suits you.

If you went to work in Riyadh, in the centre of Saudi Arabia, you might think your activities would be limited. After all, you’d be in the middle if the desert and there are supposed to be lots of restrictions in Saudi. In reality, Riyadh has an extremely vibrant expat social life with a continuous stream of social events and get-togethers, from functions at the various embassies - Australian, Irish, British, American etc - to an array of activities organised by hospital recreation departments: sporting events - quad biking, hash harriers, embassy balls, salsa dancing classes, day spas, short trips away or simply dining out at the huge variety of restaurants.

Living in ‘compounds’ in Saudi results in a more cohesive social network than you might experience when living by yourself in any city. Furthermore you will meet people from all over the world, which can be a very stimulating and rewarding experience in itself.

Some places have more organised activities than others and some offer particular attractions - Jeddah on the Red Sea coast of Saudi offers easy access to the some of the best diving in the world.

In the UAE, life in centres such as Abu Dhabi or Al Ain can be very pleasant indeed. Abu Dhabi, the modern capital located on a island adjacent to the coast, offers a lifestyle similar to any modern city but with an exotic Arabian flavour. Life in the UAE requires more effort to establish social networks than in Saudi.

Wherever you go, you have plenty of free time and it’s all your own - you don’t have to commute, queue to pay bills or even go shopping. You can spend it on short trips within Arabia or abroad, or you can pursue your interests seriously with like-minded people. Some of our nurses have become accomplished photographers and artists.

If you’d like to know more about the social scene at different places, give me a call (telephone nos below) and I’ll be happy to chat to you.

Regards

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In the end, it all depends on what you are comfortable with.

We’ve sent thousands of nurses ahead of you and with our informed advice they have had great experiences at locations right across the Gulf.

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From my point of view, apart from doing well at work and earning a high disposable income, it’s always great if our nurses embrace the other elements that are on offer in Arabia. Whether it be exploring Red Sea reefs, pursuing a passion for photography or taking really fabulous holidays, doing these things with friends makes them so much more enjoyable. Great friendships are the legacy of many a Gulf experience.

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Nicola Warner, Managing Director, Christies Care said; “Our clients are looking to maintain their dignity at home and live-in care helps them achieve this. We provide trained and compassionate care assistants who live-in with our clients round the clock, providing all the care and support they need.”

As a live-in care assistant you would provide companionship for your client and manage housekeeping duties such as cooking and cleaning For those clients who have more complex needs our care assistants work alongside community nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure the client has the right level of support to remain living at home, independently and safely.

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However, travel expenses and high living costs are preventing many Aussies from exploring the UK, despite the wealth of temporary employment opportunities for travellers.

One such company offering employment to those visiting the UK is Christies Care, a domiciliary care agency providing live-in care assistants for people needing full time care and support in their own homes.

As one of the UK’s largest live-in care agencies, there are a range of options for those looking for employment, whether you are looking for work on a short term basis or as a long-term career.

care is an alternative solution to a residential or nursing home. It offers individuals needing full time care and support, the option to remain living independently in their own homes, in comfortable, familiar surroundings.

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care assistant can be a satisfying career path and is a good way to earn a regular income.

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free board and lodgings with your client, but in many cases you also receive food and transport costs.”

Nicola continued; “Working as a care assistant is a great way to earn a regular income when visiting the UK. Many of our care assistants work for us on a short term basis, and as our clients are spread across the country, it’s ideal for those wishing to travel across the UK.” “Our care assistants are given full support and training at our bespoke training centre, starting with a compulsory four-day induction course covering a range of topics including medication, continence management, nutrition and dementia and disability awareness. “ “We also encourage our care assistants to participate in advanced courses offering specialist knowledge, many of which lead to nationally recognised qualifications. “ “Our training centre is an accredited OCR centre for health and social care training,

and is a British Institute of Learning Disability (BILD) satellite training centre. In 2009 we were awarded the Training and Development prize in the Anglian Business Awards. “

How to become a care assistant at Christies Care?

If you are interested in working for Christies Care as a care assistant, visit our web site: www.christiescare.com where there is a downloadable application form for prospective care assistants. If there are any suitable vacancies, a representative from Christies Care will follow this up with a telephone interview to explore your experience, skills and motivation.

Nicola Warner added; “We have expertise in recruiting care assistants from Australia, so if you are interested in working with us, please get in touch with our local representative, based in Queensland who will provide further advice and information about life as a care assistant.”

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Community Article The theme for International Nurses Day in 2010 is “Delivering Quality, Serving Communities: Nurses Leading Chronic Care” With International Nurses Day being an occasion to discover about the vocation of nurses and their workplaces, a lot of hospitals, day centres, wards, etc organise open days, coffee mornings, finance raising actions and generally utilise the day for health care promotions and to raise the profile of the vocation.

Nurses globally are occupied in pioneering performances on an everyday basis ensuing in important developments in the physical conditions of patients, populations and health systems. Their aids have been a basic foundation of development for health care organizations around the globe. They toil in all kind of locations and in the service of an extensive district of patients, families, neighbourhoods and health care workers.

Fresh answers by nurses also stand for a very important constituent in hard works to deal with present global health confrontations such as the augmentation in non-communicable diseases, more composite infectious and rising illness aging populations, insufficient resources and labour force scarcity.

Thus every year, on the 12th of May, nurses observe nursing day and elevate the profile of their vocation in a diversity of customs and proceedings. Few can say they are unaffected by the hard work and devotion of nurses in Australia and all through the world.

It is also a day for nurses globally to commemorate their line of work and join to take delight in their jobs and demonstrate the humanity and the importance of their vocation.

In MyDay 2010: International Year

of the Nurse The University of the Sunshine Coast extends a warm invitation to all, including past, present and prospective nurses, to join with us to celebrate our rich history and exciting future.

Saturday, 8 May 2010Admission is free

1-5 pm, Lecture Theatre 7 Ground Floor, Building C University of the Sunshine Coast For more information about the program of events, time and venue, please visit the events calendar on the USC website www.usc.edu.au/events and go to “In my day: Celebrating International Nurses Day on 8 May” RSVP: to Tania Jacobini-Sheehy TJacobin@usc.edu.au OR 07 5456 5153

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The Origins and History of Nurses Day devotion and tuition of fellow nurses. The International Council For Nurses (ICN) in America commenced the happenings in 1965, although it was not formally known by the US Government until 1974.

In 1999 nurses and public sector workers union UNISON called for a operation to alter the date and get rid of the past significance of Florence Nightingale from Nurses Week for the reason that they believed that she no longer mirrors present day nursing because of her class and communal milieu.

They considered that she was not in observance with the multicultural character of present nursing.

Even though a National Nurses’ Day was first planned in 1953, it was not, until 1974 that the things actually worked out, when the International Council of Nurses publicly proclaimed May 12 as International Nurse Day.

Unison recommended the day be observed on 21 May which was the birthday of Elizabeth Fry. She was a 19th century reformer who established the Institution of Nursing Sisters quite a few years before Florence Nightingale set up her own nursing team. She went on to perk up the life of the psychologically ill and made many improvements in hospitals.

However the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) differed with this movement and were backed by a lot of more nurses who believed that Florence Nightingale was a significant creator of contemporary nursing and must truly be kept in mind and celebrated on International Nurses Day.

After that in 1982 President Ronald Reagan signed a public statement that recognized a countrywide day of adherence for nurses on May 6, however this was later on extended to a week long commemoration to take in May 12. In 1997 the American Nurses Association elected May 8 as National Student Nurses’ Day. The reason that Nurses Day is observed on the 12th May every year is for the reason that this is the birth date of Florence Nightingale. She made many improvements to nursing and health care and radically cut the death rate amid soldiers in the Crimean War as a consequence of her hard work, 18

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Vocational Graduate Certificate in Electrocardiograph (ECG) Interpretation

Post Graduate Program for Registered Nurses

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 available 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 available 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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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 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.

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: 26-27 June 2010 Venue: Sydney

Northern Territory

Royal College of Nursing, Australia

Australian College of Emergency Nursing

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

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

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

NSW Nursing and Health Expo

Australia’s leading nursing and health expo gives you the opportunity to find out about all your options in the world of nursing. Are you a nursing student, a nurse, or someone thinking about nursing? Join us at the expo and find out how we can help you get the most out of your nursing career.

TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course

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.

Cost: Gold coin donation (optional) Date: Sunday, 16 May 2010 Venue: Southee Complex, Sydney Showground

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

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

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

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

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

The advanced diploma is only available to those

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Australian College of Emergency Nursing

QLD Health Skills Development Centre

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

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

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

ENPC - Emergency Nurse Paediatric Course

Basic Laparoscopic Training- BLT * 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.

This comprehensive one day introductory workshop for Nurses and Students who are either new to laparoscopic surgery or wish to refresh their skills in this interactive learning environment, focuses on the basic skills required for safe laparoscopic surgical practice. Training is provided using synthetic tissue models, laparoscopic trainer boxes as well as on state-of-the-art virtual reality laparoscopic trainers to maximise the quality of the learning outcomes..

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

QLD Health: $230.00 Non-QLD Health: $290.00 Date: 20th May 2010 Venue: QH Skills Development Centre, Level 4 - Block 6

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

Royal College of Nursing, Australia

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

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.

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

Cost: $250.00 (incl. GST) Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2010 Venue: The RDNS Education Centre, 44 Greenhill Rd

Cost: Gold coin donation (optional) Date: Sunday, 6 June 2010 Venue: Grand Hall, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

The Asthma Foundation of SA

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

Eczema Workshop for Health Professionals

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

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Call 134 ECU (134 328), email futurestudy@ecu.edu.au or visit www.snmpm.ecu.edu.au

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ECU postgraduate nursing students see both! Broaden your skills and your horizons by undertaking an off-campus/online course in any of the following areas: Clinical Governance, Clinical Nursing, Dementia Studies, Healthcare Simulation Facilitation, Mental Health Nursing including Forensic, Community, Child and Adolescent Areas, Midwifery, Nurse Education, Nurse Led Telephone, Triage and Consultation, Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety, Paediatrics, Palliative Care, Practice Nursing, Preventive Medicine, Rural and Remote Mental Health or Women’s Healthcare. ECU has Commonwealth Government Supported places for many of these courses.

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Simulation Education at ECU New Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Simulation Edith Cowan University understands that the healthcare industry is ever-changing and constantly evolving. In line with this, we’ve responded to the many industries that are now using simulation in their curriculum development with the introduction of a new Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Simulation course.

Such simulations are particularly important for the clinical setting with a pathway specific to clinical teaching and learning. Industry has identified the need for a program to educate the educators to enable them to plan, implement, facilitate and evaluate simulated based learning programs aligned to curriculum outcomes. Few industries however, have the background knowledge to develop, implement and facilitate simulation learning programs effectively so as to ensure the curriculum outcomes are met.

A well designed simulation simplifies a real world system while heightening awareness of the complexity of that system. Students can participate in the simplified system and learn how the real system operates without spending the days, weeks, or years it would take to undergo this experience in the real world.

This is the first such qualification offered in Western Australia specifically addressing the needs of health professionals in the clinical or actual experiential setting.

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Western Australia King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women

Princess Margaret Hospital for Children

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

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

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

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

Education and Training Skills

Advanced Fetal Assessment

Paediatric Nursing Education via Teleconference 2010

Recommended for Health Professionals working with children in the Rural setting Costs: $150 per site (inclusive of ISDN call cost) Date: 25 May 2010 Venue: via Video conference

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 based on the 2006 American Academy of Paediatrics and American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program exploring relevant fetal and neonatal physiology and theory and practice of neonatal resuscitation Others: $220.00 Date: Monday 17 May 2010 Venue: to be advised

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

Tracheostomy Study Day

Health professionals who wish to improve and reinforce their knowledge in caring for children with tracheostomies. Topics may include but not limited to: Anatomy and physiology, Case studies, Basics of Bi-Level and CPAP ventilation, Communication and feeding issues, Parent perspective, Managing emergencies and Skills workshop, and much more.

Internal: $22.00 | External: $88.00 Date: Friday 14th May 2010 Venue: PMH, Roberts Road, Subiaco

The educational activities above has been endorsed

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

Royal College of Nursing, Australia

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

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

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

WA Nursing and Health Expo

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

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

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

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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

For the midwife or obstetrician who wishes to develop their skills in both intrapartum fetal monitoring and antenatal fetal assessment. As well as providing information and evidence, we give you the opportunity to develop your skills through workshops and formal assessment, providing a certificate of accreditation to those who successfully complete the course.

Public Sector Employees: $220.00 Others: $440.00 Date: 5 & 6 May 2010 Venue: Agnes Walsh Lounge, KEMH

Victoria The Lung Health Promotion Centre

Heart Research Centre

Respiratory Course

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

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Contact Sue Reiff Ph: (03) 9076 2382

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

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.

Cardiovascular disease rehabilitation and prevention

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

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.

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

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

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The delivery of modern health care is becoming more integrated across professions. So whether you work in general practice, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, an Aboriginal medical service, physiotherapy, optometry, a medical deputising service, Division of General Practice, community health, aged care, in a hospital setting or are interested in quality health care - you will benefit from attending Quality Around the World.

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

it’s more than glucose control

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

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

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Anxiety Disorders: An Introduction

This one day workshop would enable participants to develop a basic understanding and appreciation of anxiety disorders in the community, particularly among RDNS’ clients and how to assist the clients with such conditions.

RDNS Staff: In-service External: $110.00 Date: Wednesday 26 May 2010 Please Note: Attendance at the above courses will attract CNE points as part of the RCNA Life Long Learning Program.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

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

E: shortcourse@mh.org.au

Wound Care

This course provides Registered Nurses with the skills in caring for patients with acute or chronic wounds with evidence based holistic management. Topics include Anatomy and Physiology, Modes of wound healing, Wound assessment, Leg Ulcer aetiology and management, Pressure Ulcers, Wound Care products and Nutrition.

GLU

Contact Caroline Cooper-Blair on (03) 9342 7000 or send an email to caroline.cooper-blair@mh.org.au Melbourne Health: $70.00 | External: $170.00 Date: 23 June 2010 Register By: Friday 11 June 2010 Venue: Charles LaTrobe Theatre, Grattan Street, Parkville, 3052

Introduction to Perioperative Nursing

COS E Friday 7 May 2010 Sofitel Melbourne 25 Collins Street, CBD

* NEW

This one day course provides an insight into Perioperative Nursing. This course is suitable for nurses who have recently commenced in, or are considering a career in the perioperative area. This course may also be relevant to theatre staff.

Contact Marie Carrick on (03) 9342 8622 or send an email to marie.carrick@mh.org.au Melbourne Health: $70.00 | External: $170.00 Date: 23 June 2010 Register By: Friday 4 June 2010 Venue: Clinical Skills Centre, Grattan Street, Parkville, 3052 34

You are invited to by one of Australia’s best and brightest – Professor Alison Kitson from the University of Adelaide The ‘Reclaiming Nursing Care’ event is held on Wednesday 12 May 2010 , at 1:30pm at The Hall, Australian National University Busses will collect and return Nurses and Midwives from and to TCH and Calvary Hospitals

Alison Kitson RN, BSc (Hons), DPhil, FRCN, FAAN

Professor and Head of Discipline of Nursing, University of Adelaide Director of Centre for Evidence Based Practice South Australia (CEPSA) Associate Fellow, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford.

Alison Kitson took up the post of Professor of Nursing and Head of Discipline at the University of Adelaide at the beginning of 2009.

She became Director of CEPSA in February 2009. She was the Royal Adelaide Hospital Nursing Education Fund Inaugural Fellow and has worked closely with interdisciplinary teams around improving the fundamentals of care for older people going through the acute hospital setting.

Alison has a long career in nursing and her research interests include getting evidence and innovations into everyday practice.

She holds many honorary positions internationally and has published extensively on the subject of implementing evidence into practice. She has also held several executive roles, most recently the Executive Director of Nursing at the Royal College of Nursing in the UK. Her contribution to nursing has been recognized through many prestigious awards including the Florence Nightingale Leadership Award 2004; Distinguished Graduate of the Year 2002; Florence Nightingale Travel Award 1999; Fellowship of the RCN 1991. In 2009 she became a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing for her work on standards of nursing care and getting evidence into practice.

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We can find your niche in Arabia Just as the reefs of the Red Sea offer evolutionary niches for multitudinous forms of life, the Arabian Gulf’s healthcare infrastructure offers opportunities for every kind of nurse. One of the main advantages of a stint in the Gulf is that you can really develop your nursing skills, through top-notch training courses that are usually either free or heavily subsidised. You can also gain direct experience of clinical conditions more common there than at home - valuable expertise

when they do occur at home.The right hospitals are highly focussed on continuing education and on career development. Because Promesse specialises exclusively in placements to the Arabian Gulf, we know what is on offer at particular hospitals, so we are best equipped to give you the expert advice you’ll need to make the most of the opportunities on offer - see the examples across the page. We really know what we’re talking about - and we’re

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