Health sector resources
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First Nations midwife advertisement
Discover what a career in primary health care has to offer. As a midwife, you'll be a lifeline for new mums. Make a difference for your Mob and join the team.
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First Nations nurse advertisement
Discover what a career in primary health care has to offer. Being a nurse means healing, but it's also about connection. Make a difference for your Mob and join the team.
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Primary health care workforce advertisement – Remote nurse
As a remote nurse, you'll be part of a community that helps communities discover what primary health care has to offer. Join the team.
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Primary health care workforce advertisement – Nurse
Discover what a career in primary health care has to offer. As a nurse, you'll care for patients and guide their journey over time. Join the team.
Evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Lead role in Residential Aged Care Homes – Final Report
This independent evaluation report by Healthcare Management Advisors (HMA), commissioned by the Department, assesses the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead role in residential aged care. The final evaluation report consists of both the main report and a technical paper.
Evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Lead role in Residential Aged Care Homes – Technical Paper
This Technical Paper accompanies the independent evaluation report by Healthcare Management Advisors (HMA), commissioned by the Department of Health and Aged Care (Department) to assess the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead role in residential aged care.
National Nursing Workforce Strategy Steering Committee communique – 16 July 2024
The fifth meeting of the National Nursing Workforce Strategy Steering Committee (SSC) was held on 16 July 2024.
Briefing points and Q&A – Collaborative Arrangements 2023 Project Webinar 11 April 2024
Briefing points and Q&A from the Collaborative Arrangements 2023 Project Webinar held on 11 April 2024.
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Benefits of palliative care education and training for nurses – 45 second video
Palliative care experts discuss the importance of palliative care education and training for nurses. Palliative care education and training can increase your knowledge, skills and confidence to care for and communicate with people who have a life-limiting illness.
Palliative care education and training – Poster 11
Health and aged care organisations and providers can use this A3 size poster to encourage anyone working in health and aged care to complete palliative care education and training. This training will help them to deliver quality palliative care.
Palliative care education and training – Poster 10
Health and aged care organisations and providers can use this A3 size poster to encourage anyone working in health and aged care to complete palliative care education and training. This training will help them to deliver quality palliative care.
Palliative care education and training – Poster 5
Health and aged care organisations and providers can use this A3 size poster to encourage anyone working in health and aged care to complete palliative care education and training. This training will help them to deliver quality palliative care.
Palliative care education and training for nurses – Communication toolkit
This toolkit provides information and materials that health organisations and providers can use to encourage nurses to complete palliative care education and training. This training will help them to deliver quality palliative care.
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Unleashing the potential of our health workforce – for nurses and midwives
This webinar recording provides information for nurses and midwives about the Scope of Practice Review and its first Issues Paper.
National Nursing Workforce Strategy Steering Committee communique – 17 April 2024
The fourth meeting of the National Nursing Workforce Strategy Steering Committee (SSC) was held on 17 April 2024.
Independent review of collaborative arrangements – 2023 Report Extract
The extract of the Executive Summary and References sections of the Independent review of collaborative arrangements provides a brief and insightful analysis of the reason for the review and findings.
Fact sheet – HELP for Rural Doctors and Nurse Practitioners
This fact sheet outlines eligibility criteria and obligations for the HELP for Rural Doctors and Nurse Practitioners initiative. It also covers frequently asked questions and case studies relevant to the initiative.
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Midwife discussing pregnancy and alcohol with women (best practice example)
This best practice example shows a midwife using the 5As approach (ask, assess, advise, assist and arrange) to talk about pregnancy and alcohol with a pregnant woman. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
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Professor Alison McMillan CNMO says thank you nurses and midwives
Professor Alison McMillan, Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, thanks nurses and midwives for their hard work and commitment to providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Workforce Data
Our Health Workforce Data site gives you access to reports and summary tables about the health workforce in Australia.
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Pregnancy and alcohol – a midwife's perspective
Midwife Kelly Langford shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.
Post Consultation Report from the Nurse Practitioner Reference Group
Medicare Benefits Schedule Review Taskforce Report from the Nurse Practitioner Reference Group.
Taskforce findings – Nurse Practitioner Reference Group report
This document summarises the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Taskforce’s recommendations in response to the Nurse Practitioner Reference Group report.
Resource book – Emergency Triage Education Kit
This resource book for nurse educators is part of the Emergency Triage Education Kit. It aims to help nurse educators promote the consistent application of the Australasian Triage Scale in hospital Emergency Departments.
Triage quick reference guide – Emergency Triage Education Kit
This quick reference guide is part of the Emergency Triage Education Kit, a teaching resource designed to help nurse educators promote the consistent application of the Australasian Triage Scale in hospital Emergency Departments.
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