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Issue 11 06/06/11 fortnightly Remote Nursing – What Are You Waiting For? By Bridget Willett Students get a taste of rural and remote health jobs Newcastle nurse trades city for remote health job Allied Health Practitioner website under fire Regional & Remote Health Special Feature

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Remote Nursing – What Are You Waiting For? By Bridget Willett

Students get a taste of rural and remote health jobs

Newcastle nurse trades city for remote health job

Allied Health Practitioner website under fire

Regional & Remote Health Special Feature

Flexible Online Learning As a remote area nurse, you require specialised skills to keep pace with a dynamic working environment. The Faculty of Health at the University of Newcastle, the most comprehensive of its kind in Australia, offers a range of cutting edge postgraduate nursing programs. These programs are designed to suit your specifi c needs – And they are delivered 100% online, allowing you to stay in the place where you are needed most.

To fi nd out more go to

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The Australian Government has established the Nursing & Allied Health Rural Locum Scheme (NAHRLS) to support nurses, midwives and allied health professionals in rural and regional Australia to get away to do the professional development training they need to continue their vital work.

NAHRLS will find you and your workplace a suitable locum for the period you are away. The scheme supports all locum recruitment, travel and accommodation costs. Applications for this scheme will be accepted four times a year. First round applications are now open and you can apply online.

For more information and to apply online visit:

Funded by the Australian Government

Apply to the Nursing & Allied Health Rural

Locum Scheme for someone to fill in for

you while you are away...

Want to be a Locum?

Great incentives offered*

Can’t get away to do your Continuing Professional Development training?

www.nahrls.com.au

*see website.Funded by the Australian Government

Get involved.Call 1300 MYRAHC or apply online at rahc.com.au

Imagine a great Australia...for everyone

Short-term paid placements available now.

Be part of the effort to improve Indigenous health

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Remote Nursing – What Are You Waiting For? By Bridget Willett

Students get a taste of rural and remote health jobs

Newcastle nurse trades city for remote health job

Allied Health Practitioner website under fire

Regional & Remote Health Special Feature

Flexible Online Learning As a remote area nurse, you require specialised skills to keep pace with a dynamic working environment. The Faculty of Health at the University of Newcastle, the most comprehensive of its kind in Australia, offers a range of cutting edge postgraduate nursing programs. These programs are designed to suit your specifi c needs – And they are delivered 100% online, allowing you to stay in the place where you are needed most.

To fi nd out more go to

www.GradSchool.com.au

DESIGNED FOR LIFE!

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The Australian Government has established the Nursing & Allied Health Rural Locum Scheme (NAHRLS) to support nurses, midwives and allied health professionals in rural and regional Australia to get away to do the professional development training they need to continue their vital work.

NAHRLS will find you and your workplace a suitable locum for the period you are away. The scheme supports all locum recruitment, travel and accommodation costs. Applications for this scheme will be accepted four times a year. First round applications are now open and you can apply online.

For more information and to apply online visit:

Funded by the Australian Government

Apply to the Nursing & Allied Health Rural

Locum Scheme for someone to fill in for

you while you are away...

Want to be a Locum?

Great incentives offered*

Can’t get away to do your Continuing Professional Development training?

www.nahrls.com.au

*see website. Funded by the Australian Government

Get involved.Call 1300 MYRAHC or apply online at rahc.com.au

Imagine a great Australia...for everyone

Short-term paid placements available now.

Be part of the effort to improve Indigenous health

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Nurse Unit Manager International Health & Medical Services (IHMS) is the leading provider of healthcare facilities

management & complementary healthcare services and is part of the global company,

International SOS. Our business provides medical services to people in immigration detention

throughout Australia.

As the Nurse Unit Manager you will be required to develop, maintain and enhance relationships with

our client and other regional stakeholders. Working closely with the Director of Nursing and

Operations Manager you will be responsible for regional programme of continuous quality

improvement and quality assurance.

We are looking for someone who has previous leadership and management experience, an

Australian Nursing registration and health management experience in a large multi faceted business.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of quality assurance including ability to identify and

rectify problems and prevent non-conformities will be highly regarded.

Good communication, negotiation and analytical skills will see you succeed in this role. A working

knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety issues and previous responsibilities

including complying with the relevant Act and Regulations whilst successfully managing staff would

be ideal.

In return you will be offered an attractive remuneration package, professional working conditions and

the opportunity for career development within our international organisation.

Please contact Shida Khani on 02 9372 2323 or alternatively email your resume to

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Nurse Unit Manager – Operating Suite

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is moving to a new world class facility this year and this is your chance to move with us. As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will lead the nursing team in a unit that performs close to 18,000 surgical procedures per year.

The operating suite in the new RCH has the latest in equipment and technology and incorporates the best in evidence-based design principles. Paediatric theatre nursing experience is not essential, but you will have to possess the right energy and passion to deliver first-class care to our young patients.

As manager of the unit, you will be responsible for staffing, performance, quality, infection control, budget and business planning aligned to our strategic goals and our vision as a great children’s hospital leading the way. The role offers attractive remuneration and benefits, including salary packaging.

To find out more, go to: www.rch.org.au/careers Job reference number: 8070

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Department of Rural HealthThese e-health courses are appropriate for both health professionals involved in adopting information management tools into their daily work flow and for those interested in moving into the emerging field of health informatics.

H5E Graduate Certificate in E-Health (Health Informatics)This is a part-time course comprising four compulsory units. All units are one semester in length.

H6E Graduate Diploma of E-Health (Health Informatics)This part-time course builds on the certificate course, and consists of one additional compulsory unit and three extra electives. All units are one semester in length.

Courses are external, self-paced learning packages using electronic and/or print-based materials. They can be completed with a minimum of disruption to home and work life as there is no compulsory residential component.

Fees: Commonwealth Supported

Applications for 2011 are open.

For more information, contact: University of Tasmania Department of Rural Health Phone: (03) 6324 4000 E-mail: [email protected]

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Are you working in a rural and/or remote area and wishing to increase your skills?

The University of Tasmania is offering an exciting and innovative new course for rural and remote nurses commencing in Semester Two. Entry into this fully online part-time course is at the graduate certificate or graduate diploma level.

Course content includes primary health care, Indigenous wellbeing, overcoming remoteness, advanced pharmacology, advanced health assessment, triage, management of chronic health conditions and health promotion.

Applications close June 17 Scholarships are available for UTAS partners

Contact Wendy Brown (Ph: 03 6324 3227) or Tina Pinkard (Ph: 03 6324 3519) for more information.

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What are you waiting for? Exciting opportunities and unique challenges await nurses keen to experience life in Australia’s more isolated communities.

Remote area nurses work in a range of settings across Australia and the region, with an emphasis on remote Indigenous communities. They also cover mining, agricultural, tourism, refugee and international communities, and more.

People living in rural and remote areas who suffer from health issues face many challenges like limited access to services and transport. Time away from home for investigations and treatment can be a problem for some, as can feelings of isolation and loneliness. The staff caring for these people also have to cope with fewer resources than in large centres.

Remote area nurses may work as part of a small team, even if team members are separated from one another geographically, or work independently, referring patients when further intervention is required. Often remaining available for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the position requires a broad scope of skills, providing emergency care and health care in the context of family and community.

While they can experience personal and professional isolation, these nurses describe the collaborative advanced practice and the broad set of professional skills required as unique in nursing and the most rewarding part of the job. A remote area nurse or midwife is generally regarded highly within remote communities.

We spoke to one registered nurse who worked through a Northern Territory agency in two remote locations and is considering

doing it again, this time in Victoria. Her first placement was at Maningrida, on the coast of Northern Territory, one hour’s flight from Darwin for five weeks. She explained that it is a clinic with a GP and four or five nurses servicing the town and includes a mobile clinic servicing smaller outlying settlements. It copes with emergencies that need to be flown to Darwin, as well as dealing with day-to-day health issues and managing and following up treatment of chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma.

Her second remote placement was for four weeks at Yulara, a township near Ayers Rock that has a small clinic with a GP two days a week and a rotating staff of three nurses. She told us that it deals mostly with the health of tourists and staff from the resort and any emergencies that are flown to Alice Springs.

When asked what the best and worst parts of the placement were, she said, ‘The best part was meeting the local ‘personalities’, experiencing the ‘outback’ lifestyle, driving a 4WD ambulance with the entire family of the sick person in the back, which was very funny, using car headlights to direct a plane on the tarmac at some ungodly hour, and many more. The worst was a plane not being able to land, or pilots not available, a lack of equipment, and missing family and friends.’

In response to the question about what she would change, she replied, ‘I don’t think you can change much. They need more experienced people and facilities out ‘there’, with more planes and pilots. You need to wait for the transfer of sick patients until a pilot has had the required hours of rest between flights, so there is often a delay, but most of the people living remotely want to live there and they understand that there have to be compromises.’

Remote area nursing - what are you waiting for?by Bridget Willett

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We hope you enjoy perusing the range of opportunities included in Issue 11, 2011.

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Level/Salary: ANF SRN Level 3 $88,854 p.a.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports fl exible working practices within the context of quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Kalgoorlie Hospital Nursing is recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Manager Midwifery and Maternity Services to provide advanced clinical patient care and managerial leadership through specialised knowledge within this scope of practice. You will also provide advanced clinical knowledge and support to promote the delivery of best-practice, evidence-based nursing care according to standards of practice in nursing at Kalgoorlie Hospital.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate advanced clinical practice in a related position, participation in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures, as well as the ability to manage, problem solve and operate within a multidisciplinary approach. If you can demonstrate your ability to initiate and participate in the performance management of nursing staff and your experience in the management of human, physical and material resources, then we want to hear from you.

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Aboriginal CorporationUrapuntja Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health organization situated in the Alyawarr region of Central Australia, 280km NE of Alice Springs. We have a population of 1200 people living across 16 small communities.

Attractive wages, salary packaging arrangements, and subsidized accommodation in a beautiful setting, is on offer to reliable resilient individuals who have some time to devote to us.

Do you really want to make a difference in remote Aboriginal health?

This is your chance to take a crucial role in an organization whose mission is to maximize indigenous health and has remarkable statistics to prove it. Opportunities to put your ideals into practice exist in this exciting time in health evolution.

Urapuntja Health Service needs a permanent Nurse practitioner, Registered Nurse / Midwife with current clinical experience. Acute care medicine and primary health care experience preferred, with proven communication and computer skills and a commitment to primary health care to work as part of a harmonious multi-disciplinary health team in a cross-cultural setting.

We are also looking for a Health Promotion program officer to work with our young mums in the community guiding them in our hygiene and nutrition program.

Ring us to negotiate a contract that suits you.

For application and information please call.Sarah Doherty

Urapuntja health Service

08) 8956 9875

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The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency will monitor a new website enabling NIB customers to score the performance of Australian allied health practitioners.

The national regulator will review the health fund’s online service, Whitecoat at www.whitecoat.com.au, amid concerns the site could breach the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act which prohibits the use of testimonial advertising. Breaches of the Act carry a maximum penalty of $10,000.

The site, which is expected to go live at the end of June, has also come under fire for using Medicare Australia information to create its list of 165,000 allied health practitioners.

NIB is continuing to stand behind the website, which will be the first of its kind in Australia.

“Our legal advice is that it’s not a breach (of the Act),” NIB’s chief marketing officer Rhod McKensey said.

“We wouldn’t be going down this path if we thought it was a breach of that law.”

The AHPRA has released a statement saying it has “patient safety at its heart” and will monitor the approach to using testimonials in relation to National Law.

NIB planned to list practitioners’ information based on a range of sources including Medicare data.

But media reports state Medicare has contacted the NIB, reminding it that Medicare information can only be used for verifying claims.

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Central Queensland Mental Health Service have several opportunities fornurses and allied health professionals to join our managerial and clinical teams in

Rockhampton, Emerald and Gladstone.

So, if you have been thinking of starting a new life in regional urban, coastal or country Central Queensland, now is a great time to make the change.

To find out more and express your interest, email your resume to [email protected] today.

It is not what you can do for Central Queensland, but what Central Queensland can do for you.

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC) is a well-established regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) founded in 1986. KAMSC has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 25 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence based best practice in primary health care. An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team. Based in Bidyadanga, only a few hours from Broome, you will work as part of a multi disciplinary team to deliver direct clinical care to clients as well as implementing public health programs.To be successful in this role you will need to have well developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. You will also need to be a Registered Nurse and registered to work in Western Australia.An attractive salary package incorporating generous district and remote allowances is on offer. Additional benefits include 2 weeks special leave after every 12 weeks, airfare allowance to the value of $1200 for every 12 weeks worked, fully furnished housing and 5 weeks annual leave.Visit our webpage www.kamsc.org.au to view a detailed job description including selection criteria. For more information please contact Sue Stewart on (08) 9192 4952.This opportunity would suit someone with a sense of adventure and a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and wellbeing. To apply for this job go to: www.kamsc.currentjobs.com.au& enter ref code 559897. Applications close 1 July 2011.

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Our work place options:•Fulltime(MondaytoFriday)•Parttimeoptions•Workfromhome(afterfullcompetencyand6

monthsworkingintheoffice)

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school holidays to meet family commitments.

Healthways has been providing comprehensive health management programs for the last 30 years employing over 4000 employees across four continents. Our Australian operation commenced in April 2009 and has been growing rapidly ever since. Healthways has a proven track record in telephonic health coaching and improving health outcomes.NurseCareManagers(RNs)areresponsibletohelpourparticipantsmakechangesintheirlifestyles, leading them to significantly improved health outcomes.Drawing on your clinical experience and being supported by a team of Dieticians, Exercise PhysiologistsandClinicalNurseConsultantsyouwillimpactthelivesofotherswhileyoucontinue to develop your skills and expertise in this role.

•CompetitiveSalaryof$73,078plusSuperannuation•Partandfulltimeoptionsavailable•Noweekends!

Our next intake is June so don’t delay. Welookforwardtohearingfromyou!

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The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency will monitor a new website enabling NIB customers to score the performance of Australian allied health practitioners.

The national regulator will review the health fund’s online service, Whitecoat at www.whitecoat.com.au, amid concerns the site could breach the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act which prohibits the use of testimonial advertising. Breaches of the Act carry a maximum penalty of $10,000.

The site, which is expected to go live at the end of June, has also come under fire for using Medicare Australia information to create its list of 165,000 allied health practitioners.

NIB is continuing to stand behind the website, which will be the first of its kind in Australia.

“Our legal advice is that it’s not a breach (of the Act),” NIB’s chief marketing officer Rhod McKensey said.

“We wouldn’t be going down this path if we thought it was a breach of that law.”

The AHPRA has released a statement saying it has “patient safety at its heart” and will monitor the approach to using testimonials in relation to National Law.

NIB planned to list practitioners’ information based on a range of sources including Medicare data.

But media reports state Medicare has contacted the NIB, reminding it that Medicare information can only be used for verifying claims.

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Central Queensland Mental Health Service have several opportunities fornurses and allied health professionals to join our managerial and clinical teams in

Rockhampton, Emerald and Gladstone.

So, if you have been thinking of starting a new life in regional urban, coastal or country Central Queensland, now is a great time to make the change.

To find out more and express your interest, email your resume to [email protected] today.

It is not what you can do for Central Queensland, but what Central Queensland can do for you.

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC) is a well-established regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) founded in 1986. KAMSC has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 25 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence based best practice in primary health care. An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team. Based in Bidyadanga, only a few hours from Broome, you will work as part of a multi disciplinary team to deliver direct clinical care to clients as well as implementing public health programs.To be successful in this role you will need to have well developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. You will also need to be a Registered Nurse and registered to work in Western Australia.An attractive salary package incorporating generous district and remote allowances is on offer. Additional benefits include 2 weeks special leave after every 12 weeks, airfare allowance to the value of $1200 for every 12 weeks worked, fully furnished housing and 5 weeks annual leave.Visit our webpage www.kamsc.org.au to view a detailed job description including selection criteria. For more information please contact Sue Stewart on (08) 9192 4952.This opportunity would suit someone with a sense of adventure and a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and wellbeing. To apply for this job go to: www.kamsc.currentjobs.com.au& enter ref code 559897. Applications close 1 July 2011.

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Are you working in a rural and/or remote area and wishing to increase your skills?

The University of Tasmania is offering an exciting and innovative new course for rural and remote nurses commencing in Semester Two. Entry into this fully online part-time course is at the graduate certificate or graduate diploma level.

Course content includes primary health care, Indigenous wellbeing, overcoming remoteness, advanced pharmacology, advanced health assessment, triage, management of chronic health conditions and health promotion.

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What are you waiting for? Exciting opportunities and unique challenges await nurses keen to experience life in Australia’s more isolated communities.

Remote area nurses work in a range of settings across Australia and the region, with an emphasis on remote Indigenous communities. They also cover mining, agricultural, tourism, refugee and international communities, and more.

People living in rural and remote areas who suffer from health issues face many challenges like limited access to services and transport. Time away from home for investigations and treatment can be a problem for some, as can feelings of isolation and loneliness. The staff caring for these people also have to cope with fewer resources than in large centres.

Remote area nurses may work as part of a small team, even if team members are separated from one another geographically, or work independently, referring patients when further intervention is required. Often remaining available for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the position requires a broad scope of skills, providing emergency care and health care in the context of family and community.

While they can experience personal and professional isolation, these nurses describe the collaborative advanced practice and the broad set of professional skills required as unique in nursing and the most rewarding part of the job. A remote area nurse or midwife is generally regarded highly within remote communities.

We spoke to one registered nurse who worked through a Northern Territory agency in two remote locations and is considering

doing it again, this time in Victoria. Her first placement was at Maningrida, on the coast of Northern Territory, one hour’s flight from Darwin for five weeks. She explained that it is a clinic with a GP and four or five nurses servicing the town and includes a mobile clinic servicing smaller outlying settlements. It copes with emergencies that need to be flown to Darwin, as well as dealing with day-to-day health issues and managing and following up treatment of chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma.

Her second remote placement was for four weeks at Yulara, a township near Ayers Rock that has a small clinic with a GP two days a week and a rotating staff of three nurses. She told us that it deals mostly with the health of tourists and staff from the resort and any emergencies that are flown to Alice Springs.

When asked what the best and worst parts of the placement were, she said, ‘The best part was meeting the local ‘personalities’, experiencing the ‘outback’ lifestyle, driving a 4WD ambulance with the entire family of the sick person in the back, which was very funny, using car headlights to direct a plane on the tarmac at some ungodly hour, and many more. The worst was a plane not being able to land, or pilots not available, a lack of equipment, and missing family and friends.’

In response to the question about what she would change, she replied, ‘I don’t think you can change much. They need more experienced people and facilities out ‘there’, with more planes and pilots. You need to wait for the transfer of sick patients until a pilot has had the required hours of rest between flights, so there is often a delay, but most of the people living remotely want to live there and they understand that there have to be compromises.’

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New Zealand registered nurses are overseeing a new rehabilitation program designed to keep older patients in their rural or urban homes.

The Waikato District Health Board’s Supported Transfer and Accelerated Rehabilitation Teams (START) has been rolled out in Hamilton, Thames and Tokoroa.

Canterbury DHB has also adopted the model with plans to implement it before July.

Nurses manage the teams with input from occupational therapists, physiotherapists and clinicians while health care assistants, with training in rehabilitation, visit the clients up to four times a day.

The new strategy comes as figures show the Waikato population is getting proportionately older, with the 65 plus age group expected to increase more than 78 percent by 2026.

Waikato DHB covers almost eight percent of New Zealand with a population of 364,200 and is the country’s largest and most rurally dispersed district health board.

Waikato DHB gerontology nursing and University of Auckland Professor Matthew Parsons said about 10 registered nurses in the Waikato region were involved in the project, along with about 30 RNs for the Canterbury region.

Professor Parsons said 178 patients had already accessed the intermediate care model.

“It’s a half way point between hospital and home. It’s a community-based service which is delivering rehabilitation in the person’s home for up to six weeks after hospital discharge,” he said.

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Students in Tasmania’s north-west region are getting an inside glimpse into careers in rural and remote health.

The University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School has thrown open its doors to students interesting in pursing a career in medicine, nursing and allied health.

Forty-one students from Latrobe and Ulverstone, in the state’s north-west coastal region, are attending workshops on the health sector as part of the sixth annual North West Health Careers Education Program.

The program, run in conjunction with the Tasmanian Department of Education, the Devonport Community Health Centre and the North West Area Health Service, enables students to attend workshops covering a range of health professions, including physiotherapy, social work, aged care and medicine.

In October, students living between Penguin and the West Coast will also get a chance to take part in the program.

The Burnie-based Rural Clinical School is a hub of clinical teaching and research in north-west Tasmania.

One of 14 rural clinical schools across Australia, the school has a focus on medical undergraduate education in rural and remote settings and supports students, health professionals and researchers working in the Cradle Coast region.

The Rural Clinical Schools program is designed to encourage medical students to take up a career in rural practice by enabling them to undertake extended clinical training placements in rural locations.

The program also seeks to have a more immediate impact on the rural medical workforce by encouraging health professionals to take up rural academic positions, often through joint funding arrangements with local area health services.

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A Newcastle nurse swapped life as the busy manager of a city emergency hospital to work in rural and remote places across the globe.

Red Cross nurse aid worker Libby Bowell is working in the Solomon Islands as part of a three-year health and hygiene project in some of the country’s most remote and difficult to access communities.

Ms Bowell, 49, left her job at the John Hunter Hospital after meeting two remote area nurses, who are now counted among her best friends.

“I thought – my God, there’s this whole other world that I don’t know about,” she said.

“I worked in the Northern Territory for eight years and it just seemed a natural transition to work internationally for the Red Cross.”

Ms Bowell has since been deployed to disasters ranging from the Kenyan floods in 2006 and 2007 to the 2004 Aceh tsunami, cholera outbreaks in New Guinea and also the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

“Haiti was a fantastic experience. It was hard work and really quite devastating, just the enormity of it and just that people had lost everything,” she said.

“Medically, it was exciting and challenging.”

A nurse with almost 30 years’ experience, Ms Bowell is now working to eradicate malaria, diarrhoea and other diseases as part of the international aid organisation’s Together For Healthy Communities project.

“It’s been really successful because we are using picture-based tools,” she said.

“These are pictures drawn by local artists. It’s about breaking stuff down into pictures and empowering people with the knowledge to make the changes for themselves.”

Ms Bowell, who also works for CRANAplus, said her experiences had helped her hone and build on the skills she developed while working in emergency.

“Living and working in these environments is incredibly rewarding because you become part of the community that you are living in and working on,” she said.

“I think the rewards outweigh the frustrations.”

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Living and working in these environments is incredibly rewarding because you become part of the community that you are living in and working on.

It is also worth noting that all nurses working in remote areas will have their travel expenses, accommodation, meals and incidental expenses paid. There are other financial incentives available, like better hourly rates, tax breaks and good on-call rates due to the nature of the job.

To work in remote parts of the country, most services require that you have worked for at least three years beforehand, although this is not always the case. Some employers provide preparatory courses, orientation programs and other supports.

If you know that you want to experience remote area nursing when you are completing your Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery or postgraduate degree in nursing or midwifery, it is a good idea to select topics that prepare you to work in a remote practice, such as cultural safety, self care and indigenous health. You can also look for student placements in rural or remote settings. While midwifery is not compulsory for work in a remote setting, it is certainly useful.

There is a range of educational programs for remote health workers, from undergraduate and postgraduate student placements to short courses, which have been accredited for continuing professional development points. The Centre for Remote Health, a joint

centre for Flinders University and Charles Darwin University, and the RHP program, developed by the Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia in consultation with other organisations, are just two organisations that offer remote area health education.

If you are looking to experience life in the outback, there are several career pathways open to you, no matter what part of the country you are living in. Programs are run by the various state and territory governments, which recognise the need to improve and extend rural and remote health care.

For instance, the Queensland Health Rural and Remote Nursing Relief Program provides a pool of registered and enrolled nurses for Queensland Health’s rural and remote facilities as planned relief for periods from four weeks up to three-months duration.

This means that if you are currently working within Queensland Health and want a temporary change, you can apply for leave without pay or keep your casual status, while you explore outback Queensland from the bush to the beach. Providing leave without pay is approved, you keep your position with Queensland Health, as well as any entitlements, such as accumulation of holidays, long-service leave and superannuation. Nurses from interstate or overseas are also welcome to apply.

Around the country, there are numerous programs similar to this one, as well as private agencies, that provide a pool of registered and enrolled nurses for the many rural and remote health facilities. There is plenty of work available, loads of amazing destinations and a choice of how long the contract is for.

Remote area nursing is a rewarding and fulfilling experience for any nurse wanting to further their career and explore this extraordinary country at the same time.

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A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job. A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offi ces and motor vehicles.

You can apply online atwww.health.qld.gov.au/workforus

Careers with Queensland Health

BlazeQ010875

Registered Nurse (Scrub Scout)Perioperative Services, Rockhampton Hospital, Central Queensland Health Service District. Salary between $56 729 – $72 896 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5) (Please note: suitable part time or job share arrangements may be accommodated within the role and future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be fi lled through this recruitment process. Applications will remain current for 12 months.) JAR: H11RK05703. Duties/Abilities: Provide clinical skills, support and education to clients and nursing staff within the Unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.

Registered Nurse (Anaesthesia) Perioperative Services, Rockhampton Hospital, Central Queensland Health Service District. Salary between $56 729 - $72 896 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5) (Please note: suitable part time or job share arrangements may be accommodated within the role and future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be fi lled through this recruitment process. Applications will remain current for 12 months.) JAR: H11RK05708. Duties/Abilities: Provide clinical skills, support and education to clients and nursing staff within the Unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the perioperative environment. To apply for positions grouped above:Enquiries: David Conroy (07) 4920 6786.Application Kit: (07) 4920 7000 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforusClosing Date: Monday, 4 July 2011.

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CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

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New Zealand registered nurses are overseeing a new rehabilitation program designed to keep older patients in their rural or urban homes.

The Waikato District Health Board’s Supported Transfer and Accelerated Rehabilitation Teams (START) has been rolled out in Hamilton, Thames and Tokoroa.

Canterbury DHB has also adopted the model with plans to implement it before July.

Nurses manage the teams with input from occupational therapists, physiotherapists and clinicians while health care assistants, with training in rehabilitation, visit the clients up to four times a day.

The new strategy comes as figures show the Waikato population is getting proportionately older, with the 65 plus age group expected to increase more than 78 percent by 2026.

Waikato DHB covers almost eight percent of New Zealand with a population of 364,200 and is the country’s largest and most rurally dispersed district health board.

Waikato DHB gerontology nursing and University of Auckland Professor Matthew Parsons said about 10 registered nurses in the Waikato region were involved in the project, along with about 30 RNs for the Canterbury region.

Professor Parsons said 178 patients had already accessed the intermediate care model.

“It’s a half way point between hospital and home. It’s a community-based service which is delivering rehabilitation in the person’s home for up to six weeks after hospital discharge,” he said.

New Zealand Nurses Head Up START Program

For the full article visit NCAH.com.au

Students in Tasmania’s north-west region are getting an inside glimpse into careers in rural and remote health.

The University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School has thrown open its doors to students interesting in pursing a career in medicine, nursing and allied health.

Forty-one students from Latrobe and Ulverstone, in the state’s north-west coastal region, are attending workshops on the health sector as part of the sixth annual North West Health Careers Education Program.

The program, run in conjunction with the Tasmanian Department of Education, the Devonport Community Health Centre and the North West Area Health Service, enables students to attend workshops covering a range of health professions, including physiotherapy, social work, aged care and medicine.

In October, students living between Penguin and the West Coast will also get a chance to take part in the program.

The Burnie-based Rural Clinical School is a hub of clinical teaching and research in north-west Tasmania.

One of 14 rural clinical schools across Australia, the school has a focus on medical undergraduate education in rural and remote settings and supports students, health professionals and researchers working in the Cradle Coast region.

The Rural Clinical Schools program is designed to encourage medical students to take up a career in rural practice by enabling them to undertake extended clinical training placements in rural locations.

The program also seeks to have a more immediate impact on the rural medical workforce by encouraging health professionals to take up rural academic positions, often through joint funding arrangements with local area health services.

For more news and resource articles plus thousands of jobs and courses for nurses and allied health professionals, visit www.ncah.com.au

Students Get a Taste of Rural and Remote Health Jobs

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Burnie Tasmania

The Burnie-based Rural Clinical School is a hub of clinical teaching and research in north-west Tasmania.

A Newcastle nurse swapped life as the busy manager of a city emergency hospital to work in rural and remote places across the globe.

Red Cross nurse aid worker Libby Bowell is working in the Solomon Islands as part of a three-year health and hygiene project in some of the country’s most remote and difficult to access communities.

Ms Bowell, 49, left her job at the John Hunter Hospital after meeting two remote area nurses, who are now counted among her best friends.

“I thought – my God, there’s this whole other world that I don’t know about,” she said.

“I worked in the Northern Territory for eight years and it just seemed a natural transition to work internationally for the Red Cross.”

Ms Bowell has since been deployed to disasters ranging from the Kenyan floods in 2006 and 2007 to the 2004 Aceh tsunami, cholera outbreaks in New Guinea and also the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

“Haiti was a fantastic experience. It was hard work and really quite devastating, just the enormity of it and just that people had lost everything,” she said.

“Medically, it was exciting and challenging.”

A nurse with almost 30 years’ experience, Ms Bowell is now working to eradicate malaria, diarrhoea and other diseases as part of the international aid organisation’s Together For Healthy Communities project.

“It’s been really successful because we are using picture-based tools,” she said.

“These are pictures drawn by local artists. It’s about breaking stuff down into pictures and empowering people with the knowledge to make the changes for themselves.”

Ms Bowell, who also works for CRANAplus, said her experiences had helped her hone and build on the skills she developed while working in emergency.

“Living and working in these environments is incredibly rewarding because you become part of the community that you are living in and working on,” she said.

“I think the rewards outweigh the frustrations.”

Newcastle nurse trades city for remote health jobs

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Libby Bowell on the Solomon Islands

Living and working in these environments is incredibly rewarding because you become part of the community that you are living in and working on.

It is also worth noting that all nurses working in remote areas will have their travel expenses, accommodation, meals and incidental expenses paid. There are other financial incentives available, like better hourly rates, tax breaks and good on-call rates due to the nature of the job.

To work in remote parts of the country, most services require that you have worked for at least three years beforehand, although this is not always the case. Some employers provide preparatory courses, orientation programs and other supports.

If you know that you want to experience remote area nursing when you are completing your Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery or postgraduate degree in nursing or midwifery, it is a good idea to select topics that prepare you to work in a remote practice, such as cultural safety, self care and indigenous health. You can also look for student placements in rural or remote settings. While midwifery is not compulsory for work in a remote setting, it is certainly useful.

There is a range of educational programs for remote health workers, from undergraduate and postgraduate student placements to short courses, which have been accredited for continuing professional development points. The Centre for Remote Health, a joint

centre for Flinders University and Charles Darwin University, and the RHP program, developed by the Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia in consultation with other organisations, are just two organisations that offer remote area health education.

If you are looking to experience life in the outback, there are several career pathways open to you, no matter what part of the country you are living in. Programs are run by the various state and territory governments, which recognise the need to improve and extend rural and remote health care.

For instance, the Queensland Health Rural and Remote Nursing Relief Program provides a pool of registered and enrolled nurses for Queensland Health’s rural and remote facilities as planned relief for periods from four weeks up to three-months duration.

This means that if you are currently working within Queensland Health and want a temporary change, you can apply for leave without pay or keep your casual status, while you explore outback Queensland from the bush to the beach. Providing leave without pay is approved, you keep your position with Queensland Health, as well as any entitlements, such as accumulation of holidays, long-service leave and superannuation. Nurses from interstate or overseas are also welcome to apply.

Around the country, there are numerous programs similar to this one, as well as private agencies, that provide a pool of registered and enrolled nurses for the many rural and remote health facilities. There is plenty of work available, loads of amazing destinations and a choice of how long the contract is for.

Remote area nursing is a rewarding and fulfilling experience for any nurse wanting to further their career and explore this extraordinary country at the same time.

Copyright NCAH

A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job. A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offi ces and motor vehicles.

You can apply online atwww.health.qld.gov.au/workforus

Careers with Queensland Health

BlazeQ010875

Registered Nurse (Scrub Scout)Perioperative Services, Rockhampton Hospital, Central Queensland Health Service District. Salary between $56 729 – $72 896 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5) (Please note: suitable part time or job share arrangements may be accommodated within the role and future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be fi lled through this recruitment process. Applications will remain current for 12 months.) JAR: H11RK05703. Duties/Abilities: Provide clinical skills, support and education to clients and nursing staff within the Unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.

Registered Nurse (Anaesthesia) Perioperative Services, Rockhampton Hospital, Central Queensland Health Service District. Salary between $56 729 - $72 896 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5) (Please note: suitable part time or job share arrangements may be accommodated within the role and future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be fi lled through this recruitment process. Applications will remain current for 12 months.) JAR: H11RK05708. Duties/Abilities: Provide clinical skills, support and education to clients and nursing staff within the Unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the perioperative environment. To apply for positions grouped above:Enquiries: David Conroy (07) 4920 6786.Application Kit: (07) 4920 7000 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforusClosing Date: Monday, 4 July 2011.

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After years of planning and construction, the $250-million Orange Health Service on Forest Road is now open to Orange and other communities across the Western NSW Local Health District.

The new Orange Health Service provides a comprehensive suite of health services, including acute, community and allied health as well as expanded mental health and cancer services. The new Health Service will have capacity for up to 520 beds including treatment spaces for both acute and mental health services and will enable staff to employ more contemporary service models, benefitting patients, staff and visitors.

•Theneedsofthepatientarethefocusofthestate-of-the-artdesignofthenewHealthService.

•ThePeri-operativeServiceincludesTheatreandDaySurgeryservices,23HourUnit,DentalandRecovery.TheSurgicalandWomens&InfantsServicesislocatedclosetothePeri-operativeService.

•Thegroundfloorofthenewfacilityco-locatestheEmergencyDepartment,IntensiveCare,HighDependency,CoronaryCareandStroke,CathLabandImagingservices.

•TheMedicalAssessmentUnitsupportsearlyassessmentandmanagementofpatientswithchronicdiseases

•PaediatricandChildandAdolescentMentalHealth(CAMHS)servicesareco-located

•Sub-acuteCare,whichincludesRehabilitation,isnowoneunit.

•Renalserviceshavea14chaircapacityinthenewfacility.

•Chemotherapyserviceshavea10chaircapacityplusabed,allowingforgrowthin

theserviceasthenewRadiationOncologyservicecommences.

•AmbulatoryCareprovides4chairs,twotreatmentbedsandaprocedureroomtosupportearlydischargeofpatientswithcontinuedclinicalsupport.

ArangeofSpecialistMedicalClinicslocatedinthePrimaryCareZoneareavailable:

•FractureClinic

•OrthopaedicClinic

•Child&FamilyHealthClinics

•DermatologyClinic

•Pre-admissionClinic

EmergencyservicesincludingEmergencyTheatrewillcontinuetosupportOrangeastheDistrictsTraumareferralcentre,24hoursadaysevendaysaweek.

The General Hospital

COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGERTallangatta Health ServiceOur client, Tallangatta Health Service (THS), is seeking an experienced and senior nursing professional to fulfil the role of Community Services Manager. The successful candidate will join a dedicated management team committed to the quality of its clinical service delivery and the professional development of its employees.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Community Services Manager will be responsible for providing leadership within Tallangatta Health Service for the planning, delivery and evaluation of a quality Community Health Service. The position provides leadership, advice and support to the nursing workforce of the health service and promote professional standards of practice and conduct.

To be considered for this position you will be a Registered Nurse with current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and hold post-graduate qualification in management, community health or significant experience in management,

administration or associated discipline. Knowledge of relevant industry standards, practices and funding streams is also required. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to lead and manage change, a commitment to quality improvement and a strong sense of ethics and integrity are essential.

An attractive remuneration package is being offered to secure the right candidate seeking to further develop their managerial experience at a senior level. If you have the background and skills for this challenging role then we would like to hear from you.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.auor contact Mr John Bowman on: 0407 835 747

Email applications may be lodged at: [email protected]

PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226

[email protected]

www.hrsa.com.au

Quality CoordinatorOur client, Goulburn Valley Health, is the regional referral hospital for the West Hume catchment extending into southern NSW and is a 339 bed acute and extended care facility which provides surgical, medical, paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecology, intensive care and psychiatry services as well as extended care and regional services. They are currently seeking an experienced and suitably qualified professional to undertake this challenging role.

Reporting to the Director Quality and Risk, the Quality Coordinator will possess expertise in this specialist field. As a valued member of the Quality and Risk Directorate you will play a key role in effectively evaluating and reporting on all quality measures. Responsible for effective communication and coordination of quality improvement priorities and activities across the organisation, you will develop and maintain quality systems, policies and procedures, as well as co-ordinate external accreditations.

To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate success in leading the design, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement projects and experience with accreditation models. Tertiary qualification in quality improvement or equivalent and clinical background desirable. You will have a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

This is a permanent, full-time appointment that will be based in Shepparton. An attractive remuneration package is being offered.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.auor contact Mr Peter Mcgregor on: 0407 139 257

Email applications may be lodged at: [email protected]

PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226

[email protected]

www.hrsa.com.au

“The support is so good in rural communities I’ve seen nurses from agencies come out for a stint, then decide to stay on and live here.” Registered Nurse, Steven Dyer made the move to rural Queensland.

Get out there. Rural and remote nursing opportunities with Queensland Health.Coast to country – competitive incentives, leading fi nancial rewards and the ever-increasing appeal of a ‘tree-change’ are just some of the reasons why experienced nurses and midwives are making the move to rural and remote areas in Queensland.

Rural and remote packages can include:*✔ free or subsidised accommodation✔ up to $2,500 AUD p.a. in professional development allowances✔ bonus payments for each year of service✔ generous work penalty rates plus option to ‘buy’ additional leave✔ specialised training and educational support provided.* Subject to terms and conditions of employment.

Darling Downs . Mt Isa . Cairns and Hinterland . South West . Emerald

Queensland HealthSearch for jobs or submit an Expression of Interest online at:www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus

NM

2505

11

Rural generalists

Midwifery

Mental Health

Emergency

Recruiting now!

DIRECTOR OF NURSINGPortland District Health is seeking a highly skilled and motivated senior nursing manager to lead their nursing division. This position offers an opportunity to work with an Executive Team in an environment of change as they seek to be the best small health service in regional Victoria.

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrated ability to provide effective and professional leadership

Excellent written and interpersonal skills

Ability to successfully initiate and implement sustainable change

Experience at senior management level

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, strategic and operational direction to the Nursing Division of Portland District Health to ensure a high standard of care and efficient use of resources for all inpatients, outpatients, aged and residential services provided by the Health Service;

As a senior member of the Executive the position you will work with the Chief Executive and the Executive Team to advance the goals of Portland District Health;

Create and maintain a dynamic, productive working environment through the implementation of organisational structure and human resources practices, leading the Nursing Division and effectively managing the senior nursing management group; and

Contribute to strategic and business planning, efficient budget management, achievement of organisational objectives and the effective operation of the Executive team

A competitive salary package will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and experience. Employment is subject to a successful police check.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.auor contact Mr Peter McGregor on: 0407 139 257

Applications close Friday 24 June 2011

PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226

[email protected]

www.hrsa.com.au

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www.ncah.com.au [email protected]

After years of planning and construction, the $250-million Orange Health Service on Forest Road is now open to Orange and other communities across the Western NSW Local Health District.

The new Orange Health Service provides a comprehensive suite of health services, including acute, community and allied health as well as expanded mental health and cancer services. The new Health Service will have capacity for up to 520 beds including treatment spaces for both acute and mental health services and will enable staff to employ more contemporary service models, benefitting patients, staff and visitors.

• Theneedsofthepatientarethefocusofthestate-of-the-artdesignofthenewHealthService.

• ThePeri-operativeServiceincludesTheatreandDaySurgeryservices,23HourUnit,DentalandRecovery.TheSurgicalandWomens&InfantsServicesislocatedclosetothePeri-operativeService.

• Thegroundfloorofthenewfacilityco-locatestheEmergencyDepartment,IntensiveCare,HighDependency,CoronaryCareandStroke,CathLabandImagingservices.

• TheMedicalAssessmentUnitsupportsearlyassessmentandmanagementofpatientswithchronicdiseases

• PaediatricandChildandAdolescentMentalHealth(CAMHS)servicesareco-located

• Sub-acuteCare,whichincludesRehabilitation,isnowoneunit.

• Renalserviceshavea14chaircapacityinthenewfacility.

• Chemotherapyserviceshavea10chaircapacityplusabed,allowingforgrowthin

theserviceasthenewRadiationOncologyservicecommences.

• AmbulatoryCareprovides4chairs,twotreatmentbedsandaprocedureroomtosupportearlydischargeofpatientswithcontinuedclinicalsupport.

ArangeofSpecialistMedicalClinicslocatedinthePrimaryCareZoneareavailable:

• FractureClinic

• OrthopaedicClinic

• Child&FamilyHealthClinics

• DermatologyClinic

• Pre-admissionClinic

EmergencyservicesincludingEmergencyTheatrewillcontinuetosupportOrangeastheDistrictsTraumareferralcentre,24hoursadaysevendaysaweek.

The General Hospital

COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGERTallangatta Health ServiceOur client, Tallangatta Health Service (THS), is seeking an experienced and senior nursing professional to fulfil the role of Community Services Manager. The successful candidate will join a dedicated management team committed to the quality of its clinical service delivery and the professional development of its employees.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Community Services Manager will be responsible for providing leadership within Tallangatta Health Service for the planning, delivery and evaluation of a quality Community Health Service. The position provides leadership, advice and support to the nursing workforce of the health service and promote professional standards of practice and conduct.

To be considered for this position you will be a Registered Nurse with current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and hold post-graduate qualification in management, community health or significant experience in management,

administration or associated discipline. Knowledge of relevant industry standards, practices and funding streams is also required. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to lead and manage change, a commitment to quality improvement and a strong sense of ethics and integrity are essential.

An attractive remuneration package is being offered to secure the right candidate seeking to further develop their managerial experience at a senior level. If you have the background and skills for this challenging role then we would like to hear from you.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.auor contact Mr John Bowman on: 0407 835 747

Email applications may be lodged at: [email protected]

PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226

[email protected]

www.hrsa.com.au

Quality CoordinatorOur client, Goulburn Valley Health, is the regional referral hospital for the West Hume catchment extending into southern NSW and is a 339 bed acute and extended care facility which provides surgical, medical, paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecology, intensive care and psychiatry services as well as extended care and regional services. They are currently seeking an experienced and suitably qualified professional to undertake this challenging role.

Reporting to the Director Quality and Risk, the Quality Coordinator will possess expertise in this specialist field. As a valued member of the Quality and Risk Directorate you will play a key role in effectively evaluating and reporting on all quality measures. Responsible for effective communication and coordination of quality improvement priorities and activities across the organisation, you will develop and maintain quality systems, policies and procedures, as well as co-ordinate external accreditations.

To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate success in leading the design, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement projects and experience with accreditation models. Tertiary qualification in quality improvement or equivalent and clinical background desirable. You will have a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

This is a permanent, full-time appointment that will be based in Shepparton. An attractive remuneration package is being offered.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.auor contact Mr Peter Mcgregor on: 0407 139 257

Email applications may be lodged at: [email protected]

PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226

[email protected]

www.hrsa.com.au

“The support is so good in rural communities I’ve seen nurses from agencies come out for a stint, then decide to stay on and live here.” Registered Nurse, Steven Dyer made the move to rural Queensland.

Get out there. Rural and remote nursing opportunities with Queensland Health.Coast to country – competitive incentives, leading fi nancial rewards and the ever-increasing appeal of a ‘tree-change’ are just some of the reasons why experienced nurses and midwives are making the move to rural and remote areas in Queensland.

Rural and remote packages can include:*✔ free or subsidised accommodation✔ up to $2,500 AUD p.a. in professional development allowances✔ bonus payments for each year of service✔ generous work penalty rates plus option to ‘buy’ additional leave✔ specialised training and educational support provided.* Subject to terms and conditions of employment.

Darling Downs . Mt Isa . Cairns and Hinterland . South West . Emerald

Queensland HealthSearch for jobs or submit an Expression of Interest online at:www.health.qld.gov.au/workforusN

M250511

Rural generalists

Midwifery

Mental Health

Emergency

Recruiting now!

DIRECTOR OF NURSINGPortland District Health is seeking a highly skilled and motivated senior nursing manager to lead their nursing division. This position offers an opportunity to work with an Executive Team in an environment of change as they seek to be the best small health service in regional Victoria.

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrated ability to provide effective and professional leadership

Excellent written and interpersonal skills

Ability to successfully initiate and implement sustainable change

Experience at senior management level

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, strategic and operational direction to the Nursing Division of Portland District Health to ensure a high standard of care and efficient use of resources for all inpatients, outpatients, aged and residential services provided by the Health Service;

As a senior member of the Executive the position you will work with the Chief Executive and the Executive Team to advance the goals of Portland District Health;

Create and maintain a dynamic, productive working environment through the implementation of organisational structure and human resources practices, leading the Nursing Division and effectively managing the senior nursing management group; and

Contribute to strategic and business planning, efficient budget management, achievement of organisational objectives and the effective operation of the Executive team

A competitive salary package will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and experience. Employment is subject to a successful police check.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.au or contact Mr Peter McGregor on: 0407 139 257Applications close Friday 24 June 2011

PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226

[email protected]

www.hrsa.com.au

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The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Central Operations, is seeking an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team at the Tennant Creek General Practice.

Working with the Medical Practitioner and Practice Manager, the Practice Nurse will be responsible for providing quality Nursing Care in a Primary Health Care environment to the persons in and around the Tennant Creek Community and Barkly region.

Qualifications and experience:

•RegisteredNursewithexperienceandexpertiseinprovisionofPrimaryHealthCare services.

•Selfmotivatedwithhighlevelcommunication,organisationalanddecisionmakingabilities.

•Abletoworkbothindependentlyandasamemberofamulti-disciplinaryteam.

•Experienceworkinginruralandremotecommunities.

Features:

•Auniqueandexcitingcareeropportunityandworkplace.

•Monday-Fridaywork.

•Attractive remuneration and benefits including salary packaging, relocationallowance and rent assistance.

•A supportive and fulfilling environment where staff are valued and personaldevelopment is encouraged.

PRACTICE NURSETennant Creek General Practice, Tennant Creek NT

Please direct your confidential enquiries to:

Dr John Setchell Ph: (08) 8238 3333

Applications to Kate Guerin, HR Coordinator

RFDS Central Operations

Email: [email protected]

Applications close: 6 June 2011

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Come and join our new, $250 Million Health Service in Orange.

· State of the Art Facility

· Great Rural Lifestyle

· New and Enthusiastic Team

We are recruiting nurses and allied health professionals across all of our new services:

· Accident & Emergency – 24 hour service

· Imaging (CT, MRI)

· Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory

· Cardiology

· Paediatrics

· General medical

· Renal & Dialysis Outpatients

· Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy

· Theatres

· Surgical

· Intensive care

· Outpatients Clinics

For more information, visit www.orangehealthservice.com.au or contact Bradley Molenkamp on (02) 6369 3700

ORANGE HEALTH SERVICE – NOW OPEN

Career and Lifestyle

Current vacancies:

Team Leader Early Intervention

The Team Leader Early Intervention role is to provide leadership in our organisation and the community through the further development of programs and services that are focused on “Improving the health of our Community”. We are seeking a Team Leader with exceptional people management and relationship skills to work with the community, key stakeholders and Alpine Health’s staff.

The role will afford the suitable applicant the opportunity to continue to practice as a health professional in conjunction with the team leadership function, or be employed solely as a team leader.

District Nurse – Registered Nurse Division 1 (0.6EFT)

An Opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse Division 1 to take up a District (Community) Nursing position within the Community Team which will be based in Mt Beauty, with the ability to work across other sites as required. If you have a passion for Community Nursing this role provides a challenging, varied and rewarding opportunity. This role is permanent part-time (0.6 EFT) and involves a close working relationship with local General Practitioners, Acute Care, Aged Care and Community Services in the Alpine Shire.

Grade 2 Sole Dietitian

Based in Bright, an opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Dietitian to join Alpine Health’s Community Team. If you have a passion for Dietetics this position provides a challenging, varied and rewarding opportunity. The position will be full time and involves a close working relationship with local General Practitioners, Acute Care, Aged Care and Community Services in the Alpine Shire.

Alpine Health offers outstanding career and work opportunities, providing:

• Career progression

• Personal and professional development

• Opportunities to shape the provision of health and support services

• Flexible EFT

• Employee benefits including attractive salary, salary packaging, employee wellbeing program

Role Descriptions can be obtained by visiting Alpine Health at www.alpinehealth.org.au. Further information please contact Trevor Marshall 03 5751 9360. Closing date for positions Wednesday 15th June.

Alpine Health is a progressive and

significant health service in North East

Victoria with a reputation for providing

acute health, community and residential

aged care services, and community

health services in an innovative,

flexible and responsive way. Bordered

by the high country and snow fields,

and the major regional communities

of Albury, Wodonga and Wangaratta,

Alpine Health is one of the significant

employers within the Alpine Shire,

providing health services to over 12,500

residents and a significant annual

visitor population, delivering services

from three key site areas – Myrtleford

Hospital, Bright Hospital and Mt Beauty

Hospital.

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[email protected]

A Dynamic Service

Organisation

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd., are the operators of the Fulham Correctional Centre

near Sale, which is a medium / minimum security facility accommodating up to 777 adult

male offenders. The centre also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community, a 68 bed

young adult Male program unit.

If you are looking for :

A great work life balance

An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital environment

A Dynamic Service

Organisation

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd., are the operators of the Fulham Correctional Centre

near Sale, which is a medium / minimum security facility accommodating up to 777 adult

male offenders. The centre also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community, a 68 bed

young adult Male program unit.

If you are looking for :

A great work life balance

An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital environment

If you are looking for: A great work life balance An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital

environment An opportunity for further development and growththen the GEO Group is the place for you!Permanent Full Time, Part Time and Casual Positions availableRegistered Nurses provide primary health care to Prisoners within the Medical Centre and report to the Health Services Manager. Applicants will need to have the ability to work independently and possess sound clinical skills.The GEO Group Offer: Professional development support Access to staff gym Social club Relocation assistance for eligible applicants

The successful applicants will:

• Enjoyworkingaspartofaprofessionalteam

• BeRNDiv1currentlyregisteredwithAHPRA

• Haveacommitmenttoqualityandqualitypractices

• Beselfmotivatedandworkindependently

• Becommittedtodevelopingpracticeskills

• BeabletoobtainacurrentVictorianPoliceChecktoworkinacorrections environment

So make the move and start an exciting and rewarding career at Fulham Correctional Centre!

Email [email protected] or contact Tara Morley on (03) 5142 3813 for further information and an applicationpackage. Your application must address all of the selection criteria and be received by the closing date, 20 June 2011.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

www.thegeogroupinc.com.au

A Dynamic Service

Organisation

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd., are the operators of the Fulham Correctional Centre

near Sale, which is a medium / minimum security facility accommodating up to 777 adult

male offenders. The centre also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community, a 68 bed

young adult Male program unit.

If you are looking for :

A great work life balance

An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital environment

Registered Nurse Vacancies

GEO is committed to the delivery of quality services, offers excellent career opportunities and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better LivesSince the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections isAustralia’soldestindustry.Todaythereisstillarequirementforthe incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre islocated10kmwestofSaleon50acresofopenspace,whereprisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security prisoners,makingitthelargestmaleprisoninVictoria.Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education. We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of lifearerepresentedintheprisonerpopulationandconsequently,the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse.

Thecentreemploysover280peoplefromtheregionandthereare many employment opportunities that could be found. In our regionSale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. Byvirtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well knowngeographicalareas.ItisclosetotheNinetyMileBeach,Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country andsnowfields, offering all year round recreation activities. It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne.Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, therearequalityeducationalfacilitiestotertiarylevel.Careers in Health ServicesThecentrehasawellequippedmedicalcentre.Thisisaprimaryhealthcarefacilitythatoperates24hoursandaccommodatesallied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual basis.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

Hamilton is strategically located 3.5 hours from Melbourne and 5 hours from Adelaide. Southern Grampians spans the heart of Victoria’s renowned ‘Western District’ and boasts magnificent scenery at every turn.

WDHS has the following position available:

Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical Our Surgical Unit provides a diverse range of services including general and specialist surgery, day procedures, haemodialysis and midwifery. This position is well supported by a number of specialist nurses who assist in the coordination of clinical practice. If you are a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse with high levels ofenergy and excellent leadership qualities then this is the job for you! The position requires a person with strong leadership skills and a strong focus on clinical outcomes. The successful candidate for this role will need to have advanced clinical skills, demonstrate effective and professional nursing practices in planning, implementing and monitoring effective nursing practice.

WE OFFER:

Financially supported post graduate studies

Comprehensive orientation program

Dynamic and empowering team environment

Progressive educational and professional development opportunities

Assistance to access scholarship programs

Very generous salary packaging

Relocation package

Newly installed digital operating technology

To obtain further information regarding these opportunities visit our web-site, www.wdhs.net. Applications for these positions, together with your resume should be forwarded to [email protected] Salary and conditions are in accordance with the relevant awards. A current driver’s licence and a satisfactory police check are required.

Education programs in Remote and Indigenous Health

Thinking about a career in Remote Area Nursing?

The Centre for Remote Health (CRH) conducts a suite of short courses for nurses transitioning to

the specialty of Remote Area Nursing and for nurses who have an interest in joining the remote

health workforce. These courses, run throughout the year, aim to prepare nurses for the unique

context of remote and Indigenous health. Developed in collaboration with the Council of Remote

Area Nurses of Australia (now CRANAplus), topics include: cultural safety, social determinants of

health, Primary Health Care, Advanced Nursing Practice, models of consultation, self-care, fracture

management and pharmacotherapeutics. Organisations can request to have these courses

delivered ‘on-site’.

Already working in Remote and Indigenous Health?

Applications are now open for Semester 2 entry into the Flinders University Graduate Certificate

and Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice and Master of Remote & Indigenous Health or

Remote Health Management. These courses are facilitated by CRH and delivered through a mix of

on-line study and intensive residentials held in Alice Springs and other remote locations. The

teaching faculty are experts in remote health practice and management and are grounded in the

complexity and discipline of remote and Indigenous health. Three themes underpin the content of

each course: the remote context, public health, and advanced clinical practice.

Master of Remote Health Practice: NursePractitioner (GradStart: 2CM054)

Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GC072)

Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GD042)

Master of Remote and Indigenous Health (GradStart 2CM128).

For further information about all programs visit http://www.crh.org.au and for applications to award

courses: GradStart at http://www.satac.edu.au using the codes above or contact the Course

Coordinator at CRH on 08 8951 4700.

Education programs in Remote and Indigenous HealthThinking about a career in Remote Area Nursing?

The Centre for Remote Health (CRH) conducts a suite of short courses for nurses transitioning to the specialty of Remote Area Nursing and for nurses who have an interest in joining the remote health workforce. These courses, run throughout the year, aim to prepare nurses for the unique context of remote and Indigenous health. Developed in collaboration with the Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia (now CRANAplus), topics include: cultural safety, social determinants of health, Primary Health Care, Advanced Nursing Practice, models of consultation, self-care, fracture management and pharmacotherapeutics. Organisations can request to have these courses delivered ‘on-site’.

Already working in Remote and Indigenous Health?Applications are now open for Semester 2 entry into the Flinders University Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice and Master of Remote & Indigenous Health or Remote Health Management. These courses are facilitated by CRH and delivered through a mix of on-line study and intensive residentials held in Alice Springs and other remote locations. The teaching faculty are experts in remote health practice and management and are grounded in the complexity and discipline of remote and Indigenous health. Three themes underpin the content of each course: the remote context, public health, and advanced clinical practice.

• Master of Remote Health Practice: NursePractitioner (GradStart: 2CM054)

• Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GC072)

• Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GD042)

• Master of Remote and Indigenous Health (GradStart 2CM128).

For further information about all programs visit http://www.crh.org.au and for applications to award courses: GradStart at http://www.satac.edu.au using the codes above or contact the Course Coordinator at CRH on 08 8951 4700.

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[email protected]

www.ncah.com.au [email protected]

A Dynamic Service

Organisation

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd., are the operators of the Fulham Correctional Centre

near Sale, which is a medium / minimum security facility accommodating up to 777 adult

male offenders. The centre also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community, a 68 bed

young adult Male program unit.

If you are looking for :

A great work life balance

An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital environment

A Dynamic Service

Organisation

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd., are the operators of the Fulham Correctional Centre

near Sale, which is a medium / minimum security facility accommodating up to 777 adult

male offenders. The centre also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community, a 68 bed

young adult Male program unit.

If you are looking for :

A great work life balance

An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital environment

If you are looking for: A great work life balance An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital

environment An opportunity for further development and growththen the GEO Group is the place for you!Permanent Full Time, Part Time and Casual Positions availableRegistered Nurses provide primary health care to Prisoners within the Medical Centre and report to the Health Services Manager. Applicants will need to have the ability to work independently and possess sound clinical skills.The GEO Group Offer: Professional development support Access to staff gym Social club Relocation assistance for eligible applicants

The successful applicants will:

•Enjoyworkingaspartofaprofessionalteam

•BeRNDiv1currentlyregisteredwithAHPRA

•Haveacommitmenttoqualityandqualitypractices

•Beselfmotivatedandworkindependently

•Becommittedtodevelopingpracticeskills

•BeabletoobtainacurrentVictorianPoliceChecktoworkinacorrections environment

So make the move and start an exciting and rewarding career at Fulham Correctional Centre!

Email [email protected] or contact Tara Morley on(03)51423813forfurtherinformationandanapplicationpackage. Your application must address all of the selection criteria and be received by the closing date, 20 June 2011.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

www.thegeogroupinc.com.au

A Dynamic Service

Organisation

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd., are the operators of the Fulham Correctional Centre

near Sale, which is a medium / minimum security facility accommodating up to 777 adult

male offenders. The centre also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community, a 68 bed

young adult Male program unit.

If you are looking for :

A great work life balance

An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital environment

Registered Nurse Vacancies

GEO is committed to the delivery of quality services, offers excellent career opportunities and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better LivesSincethearrivaloftheFirstFleetin1788,CorrectionsisAustralia’soldestindustry.Todaythereisstillarequirementforthe incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre islocated10kmwestofSaleon50acresofopenspace,whereprisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre canhouseupto845medium/minimumsecurityprisoners,makingitthelargestmaleprisoninVictoria.Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education. We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of lifearerepresentedintheprisonerpopulationandconsequently,theneedforemployeesatthecentretobejustasdiverse.

Thecentreemploysover280peoplefromtheregionandthereare many employment opportunities that could be found. In our regionSaleisahistorictownlocatedintheheartofGippsland.Byvirtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well knowngeographicalareas.ItisclosetotheNinetyMileBeach,GippslandLakessystemandtheVictorianHighcountryandsnowfields, offering all year round recreation activities. Itisonlya2andahalfhourdrivefromMelbourne.Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, therearequalityeducationalfacilitiestotertiarylevel.Careers in Health ServicesThecentrehasawellequippedmedicalcentre.Thisisaprimaryhealthcarefacilitythatoperates24hoursandaccommodatesallied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor onstaffandwemaintainarosterwithapoolofDivision1Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual basis.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

Hamilton is strategically located 3.5 hours from Melbourne and 5 hours from Adelaide. Southern Grampians spans the heart of Victoria’s renowned ‘Western District’ and boasts magnificent scenery at every turn.

WDHS has the following position available:

Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical Our Surgical Unit provides a diverse range of services including general and specialist surgery, day procedures, haemodialysis and midwifery. This position is well supported by a number of specialist nurses who assist in the coordination of clinical practice. If you are a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse with high levels of energy and excellent leadership qualities then this is the job for you! The position requires a person with strong leadership skills and a strong focus on clinical outcomes. The successful candidate for this role will need to have advanced clinical skills, demonstrate effective and professional nursing practices in planning, implementing and monitoring effective nursing practice.

WE OFFER:

Financially supported post graduate studies

Comprehensive orientation program

Dynamic and empowering team environment

Progressive educational and professional development opportunities

Assistance to access scholarship programs

Very generous salary packaging

Relocation package

Newly installed digital operating technology

To obtain further information regarding these opportunities visit our web-site, www.wdhs.net. Applications for these positions, together with your resume should be forwarded to [email protected] Salary and conditions are in accordance with the relevant awards. A current driver’s licence and a satisfactory police check are required.

Education programs in Remote and Indigenous Health

Thinking about a career in Remote Area Nursing?

The Centre for Remote Health (CRH) conducts a suite of short courses for nurses transitioning to

the specialty of Remote Area Nursing and for nurses who have an interest in joining the remote

health workforce. These courses, run throughout the year, aim to prepare nurses for the unique

context of remote and Indigenous health. Developed in collaboration with the Council of Remote

Area Nurses of Australia (now CRANAplus), topics include: cultural safety, social determinants of

health, Primary Health Care, Advanced Nursing Practice, models of consultation, self-care, fracture

management and pharmacotherapeutics. Organisations can request to have these courses

delivered ‘on-site’.

Already working in Remote and Indigenous Health?

Applications are now open for Semester 2 entry into the Flinders University Graduate Certificate

and Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice and Master of Remote & Indigenous Health or

Remote Health Management. These courses are facilitated by CRH and delivered through a mix of

on-line study and intensive residentials held in Alice Springs and other remote locations. The

teaching faculty are experts in remote health practice and management and are grounded in the

complexity and discipline of remote and Indigenous health. Three themes underpin the content of

each course: the remote context, public health, and advanced clinical practice.

Master of Remote Health Practice: NursePractitioner (GradStart: 2CM054)

Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GC072)

Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GD042)

Master of Remote and Indigenous Health (GradStart 2CM128).

For further information about all programs visit http://www.crh.org.au and for applications to award

courses: GradStart at http://www.satac.edu.au using the codes above or contact the Course

Coordinator at CRH on 08 8951 4700.

Education programs in Remote and Indigenous HealthThinking about a career in Remote Area Nursing?

The Centre for Remote Health (CRH) conducts a suite of short courses for nurses transitioning to the specialty of Remote Area Nursing and for nurses who have an interest in joining the remote health workforce. These courses, run throughout the year, aim to prepare nurses for the unique context of remote and Indigenous health. Developed in collaboration with the Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia (now CRANAplus), topics include: cultural safety, social determinants of health, Primary Health Care, Advanced Nursing Practice, models of consultation, self-care, fracture management and pharmacotherapeutics. Organisations can request to have these courses delivered ‘on-site’.

Already working in Remote and Indigenous Health?Applications are now open for Semester 2 entry into the Flinders University Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice and Master of Remote & Indigenous Health or Remote Health Management. These courses are facilitated by CRH and delivered through a mix of on-line study and intensive residentials held in Alice Springs and other remote locations. The teaching faculty are experts in remote health practice and management and are grounded in the complexity and discipline of remote and Indigenous health. Three themes underpin the content of each course: the remote context, public health, and advanced clinical practice.

• Master of Remote Health Practice: NursePractitioner (GradStart: 2CM054)

• Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GC072)

• Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GD042)

• Master of Remote and Indigenous Health (GradStart 2CM128).

For further information about all programs visit http://www.crh.org.au and for applications to award courses: GradStart at http://www.satac.edu.au using the codes above or contact the Course Coordinator at CRH on 08 8951 4700.

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The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Central Operations, is seeking an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team at the Tennant Creek General Practice.

Working with the Medical Practitioner and Practice Manager, the Practice Nurse will be responsible for providing quality Nursing Care in a Primary Health Care environment to the persons in and around the Tennant Creek Community and Barkly region.

Qualifications and experience:

•RegisteredNursewithexperienceandexpertiseinprovisionofPrimaryHealthCare services.

•Selfmotivatedwithhighlevelcommunication,organisationalanddecisionmakingabilities.

•Abletoworkbothindependentlyandasamemberofamulti-disciplinaryteam.

•Experienceworkinginruralandremotecommunities.

Features:

•Auniqueandexcitingcareeropportunityandworkplace.

•Monday-Fridaywork.

•Attractiveremunerationandbenefitsincludingsalarypackaging,relocationallowance and rent assistance.

•Asupportiveandfulfillingenvironmentwherestaffarevaluedandpersonaldevelopment is encouraged.

PRACTICE NURSETennant Creek General Practice, Tennant Creek NT

Please direct your confidential enquiries to:

Dr John Setchell Ph: (08) 8238 3333

Applications to Kate Guerin, HR Coordinator

RFDS Central Operations

Email: [email protected]

Applications close: 6 June 2011

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Come and join our new, $250 Million Health Service in Orange.

· State of the Art Facility

· Great Rural Lifestyle

· New and Enthusiastic Team

We are recruiting nurses and allied health professionals across all of our new services:

· Accident & Emergency – 24 hour service

· Imaging (CT, MRI)

· Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory

· Cardiology

· Paediatrics

· General medical

· Renal & Dialysis Outpatients

· Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy

· Theatres

· Surgical

· Intensive care

· Outpatients Clinics

For more information, visit www.orangehealthservice.com.au or contact Bradley Molenkamp on (02) 6369 3700

ORANGE HEALTH SERVICE – NOW OPEN

Career and Lifestyle

Current vacancies:

Team Leader Early Intervention

The Team Leader Early Intervention role is to provide leadership in our organisation and the community through the further development of programs and services that are focused on “Improving the health of our Community”. We are seeking a Team Leader with exceptional people management and relationship skills to work with the community, key stakeholders and Alpine Health’s staff.

The role will afford the suitable applicant the opportunity to continue to practice as a health professional in conjunction with the team leadership function, or be employed solely as a team leader.

District Nurse – Registered Nurse Division 1 (0.6EFT)

An Opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse Division 1 to take up a District (Community) Nursing position within the Community Team which will be based in Mt Beauty, with the ability to work across other sites as required. If you have a passion for Community Nursing this role provides a challenging, varied and rewarding opportunity. This role is permanent part-time (0.6 EFT) and involves a close working relationship with local General Practitioners, Acute Care, Aged Care and Community Services in the Alpine Shire.

Grade 2 Sole Dietitian

Based in Bright, an opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Dietitian to join Alpine Health’s Community Team. If you have a passion for Dietetics this position provides a challenging, varied and rewarding opportunity. The position will be full time and involves a close working relationship with local General Practitioners, Acute Care, Aged Care and Community Services in the Alpine Shire.

Alpine Health offers outstanding career and work opportunities, providing:

• Career progression

• Personal and professional development

• Opportunities to shape the provision of health and support services

• Flexible EFT

• Employee benefits including attractive salary, salary packaging, employee wellbeing program

Role Descriptions can be obtained by visiting Alpine Health at www.alpinehealth.org.au. Further information please contact Trevor Marshall 03 5751 9360. Closing date for positions Wednesday 15th June.

Alpine Health is a progressive and

significant health service in North East

Victoria with a reputation for providing

acute health, community and residential

aged care services, and community

health services in an innovative,

flexible and responsive way. Bordered

by the high country and snow fields,

and the major regional communities

of Albury, Wodonga and Wangaratta,

Alpine Health is one of the significant

employers within the Alpine Shire,

providing health services to over 12,500

residents and a significant annual

visitor population, delivering services

from three key site areas – Myrtleford

Hospital, Bright Hospital and Mt Beauty

Hospital.

Join Alpine Health and enjoy contributing to the health of Alpine communities with a friendly, dynamic team.

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[email protected]

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Central Operations, is seeking an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team at the Tennant Creek General Practice.

Working with the Medical Practitioner and Practice Manager, the Practice Nurse will be responsible for providing quality Nursing Care in a Primary Health Care environment to the persons in and around the Tennant Creek Community and Barkly region.

Qualifications and experience:

•RegisteredNursewithexperienceandexpertiseinprovisionofPrimaryHealthCare services.

•Selfmotivatedwithhighlevelcommunication,organisationalanddecisionmakingabilities.

•Abletoworkbothindependentlyandasamemberofamulti-disciplinaryteam.

•Experienceworkinginruralandremotecommunities.

Features:

•Auniqueandexcitingcareeropportunityandworkplace.

•Monday-Fridaywork.

•Attractiveremunerationandbenefitsincludingsalarypackaging,relocationallowance and rent assistance.

•Asupportiveandfulfillingenvironmentwherestaffarevaluedandpersonaldevelopment is encouraged.

PRACTICE NURSETennant Creek General Practice, Tennant Creek NT

Please direct your confidential enquiries to:

Dr John Setchell Ph: (08) 8238 3333

Applications to Kate Guerin, HR Coordinator

RFDS Central Operations

Email: [email protected]

Applications close: 6 June 2011

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Come and join our new, $250 Million Health Service in Orange.

· State of the Art Facility

· Great Rural Lifestyle

· New and Enthusiastic Team

We are recruiting nurses and allied health professionals across all of our new services:

· Accident & Emergency – 24 hour service

· Imaging (CT, MRI)

· Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory

· Cardiology

· Paediatrics

· General medical

· Renal & Dialysis Outpatients

· Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy

· Theatres

· Surgical

· Intensive care

· Outpatients Clinics

For more information, visit www.orangehealthservice.com.au or contact Bradley Molenkamp on (02) 6369 3700

ORANGE HEALTH SERVICE – NOW OPEN

Career and Lifestyle

Current vacancies:

Team Leader Early Intervention

The Team Leader Early Intervention role is to provide leadership in our organisation and the community through the further development of programs and services that are focused on “Improving the health of our Community”. We are seeking a Team Leader with exceptional people management and relationship skills to work with the community, key stakeholders and Alpine Health’s staff.

The role will afford the suitable applicant the opportunity to continue to practice as a health professional in conjunction with the team leadership function, or be employed solely as a team leader.

District Nurse – Registered Nurse Division 1 (0.6EFT)

An Opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse Division 1 to take up a District (Community) Nursing position within the Community Team which will be based in Mt Beauty, with the ability to work across other sites as required. If you have a passion for Community Nursing this role provides a challenging, varied and rewarding opportunity. This role is permanent part-time (0.6 EFT) and involves a close working relationship with local General Practitioners, Acute Care, Aged Care and Community Services in the Alpine Shire.

Grade 2 Sole Dietitian

Based in Bright, an opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Dietitian to join Alpine Health’s Community Team. If you have a passion for Dietetics this position provides a challenging, varied and rewarding opportunity. The position will be full time and involves a close working relationship with local General Practitioners, Acute Care, Aged Care and Community Services in the Alpine Shire.

Alpine Health offers outstanding career and work opportunities, providing:

• Career progression

• Personal and professional development

• Opportunities to shape the provision of health and support services

• Flexible EFT

• Employee benefits including attractive salary, salary packaging, employee wellbeing program

Role Descriptions can be obtained by visiting Alpine Health at www.alpinehealth.org.au. Further information please contact Trevor Marshall 03 5751 9360. Closing date for positions Wednesday 15th June.

Alpine Health is a progressive and

significant health service in North East

Victoria with a reputation for providing

acute health, community and residential

aged care services, and community

health services in an innovative,

flexible and responsive way. Bordered

by the high country and snow fields,

and the major regional communities

of Albury, Wodonga and Wangaratta,

Alpine Health is one of the significant

employers within the Alpine Shire,

providing health services to over 12,500

residents and a significant annual

visitor population, delivering services

from three key site areas – Myrtleford

Hospital, Bright Hospital and Mt Beauty

Hospital.

Join Alpine Health and enjoy contributing to the health of Alpine communities with a friendly, dynamic team.

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www.ncah.com.au [email protected]

A Dynamic Service

Organisation

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd., are the operators of the Fulham Correctional Centre

near Sale, which is a medium / minimum security facility accommodating up to 777 adult

male offenders. The centre also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community, a 68 bed

young adult Male program unit.

If you are looking for :

A great work life balance

An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital environment

A Dynamic Service

Organisation

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd., are the operators of the Fulham Correctional Centre

near Sale, which is a medium / minimum security facility accommodating up to 777 adult

male offenders. The centre also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community, a 68 bed

young adult Male program unit.

If you are looking for :

A great work life balance

An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital environment

If you are looking for: A great work life balance An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital

environment An opportunity for further development and growththen the GEO Group is the place for you!Permanent Full Time, Part Time and Casual Positions availableRegistered Nurses provide primary health care to Prisoners within the Medical Centre and report to the Health Services Manager. Applicants will need to have the ability to work independently and possess sound clinical skills.The GEO Group Offer: Professional development support Access to staff gym Social club Relocation assistance for eligible applicants

The successful applicants will:

•Enjoyworkingaspartofaprofessionalteam

•BeRNDiv1currentlyregisteredwithAHPRA

•Haveacommitmenttoqualityandqualitypractices

•Beselfmotivatedandworkindependently

•Becommittedtodevelopingpracticeskills

•BeabletoobtainacurrentVictorianPoliceChecktoworkinacorrections environment

So make the move and start an exciting and rewarding career at Fulham Correctional Centre!

Email [email protected] or contact Tara Morley on(03)51423813forfurtherinformationandanapplicationpackage. Your application must address all of the selection criteria and be received by the closing date, 20 June 2011.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

www.thegeogroupinc.com.au

A Dynamic Service

Organisation

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd., are the operators of the Fulham Correctional Centre

near Sale, which is a medium / minimum security facility accommodating up to 777 adult

male offenders. The centre also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community, a 68 bed

young adult Male program unit.

If you are looking for :

A great work life balance

An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital environment

Registered Nurse Vacancies

GEO is committed to the delivery of quality services, offers excellent career opportunities and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better LivesSincethearrivaloftheFirstFleetin1788,CorrectionsisAustralia’soldestindustry.Todaythereisstillarequirementforthe incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre islocated10kmwestofSaleon50acresofopenspace,whereprisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre canhouseupto845medium/minimumsecurityprisoners,makingitthelargestmaleprisoninVictoria.Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education. We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of lifearerepresentedintheprisonerpopulationandconsequently,theneedforemployeesatthecentretobejustasdiverse.

Thecentreemploysover280peoplefromtheregionandthereare many employment opportunities that could be found. In our regionSaleisahistorictownlocatedintheheartofGippsland.Byvirtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well knowngeographicalareas.ItisclosetotheNinetyMileBeach,GippslandLakessystemandtheVictorianHighcountryandsnowfields, offering all year round recreation activities. Itisonlya2andahalfhourdrivefromMelbourne.Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, therearequalityeducationalfacilitiestotertiarylevel.Careers in Health ServicesThecentrehasawellequippedmedicalcentre.Thisisaprimaryhealthcarefacilitythatoperates24hoursandaccommodatesallied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor onstaffandwemaintainarosterwithapoolofDivision1Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual basis.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

Hamilton is strategically located 3.5 hours from Melbourne and 5 hours from Adelaide. Southern Grampians spans the heart of Victoria’s renowned ‘Western District’ and boasts magnificent scenery at every turn.

WDHS has the following position available:

Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical Our Surgical Unit provides a diverse range of services including general and specialist surgery, day procedures, haemodialysis and midwifery. This position is well supported by a number of specialist nurses who assist in the coordination of clinical practice. If you are a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse with high levels of energy and excellent leadership qualities then this is the job for you! The position requires a person with strong leadership skills and a strong focus on clinical outcomes. The successful candidate for this role will need to have advanced clinical skills, demonstrate effective and professional nursing practices in planning, implementing and monitoring effective nursing practice.

WE OFFER:

Financially supported post graduate studies

Comprehensive orientation program

Dynamic and empowering team environment

Progressive educational and professional development opportunities

Assistance to access scholarship programs

Very generous salary packaging

Relocation package

Newly installed digital operating technology

To obtain further information regarding these opportunities visit our web-site, www.wdhs.net. Applications for these positions, together with your resume should be forwarded to [email protected] Salary and conditions are in accordance with the relevant awards. A current driver’s licence and a satisfactory police check are required.

Education programs in Remote and Indigenous Health

Thinking about a career in Remote Area Nursing?

The Centre for Remote Health (CRH) conducts a suite of short courses for nurses transitioning to

the specialty of Remote Area Nursing and for nurses who have an interest in joining the remote

health workforce. These courses, run throughout the year, aim to prepare nurses for the unique

context of remote and Indigenous health. Developed in collaboration with the Council of Remote

Area Nurses of Australia (now CRANAplus), topics include: cultural safety, social determinants of

health, Primary Health Care, Advanced Nursing Practice, models of consultation, self-care, fracture

management and pharmacotherapeutics. Organisations can request to have these courses

delivered ‘on-site’.

Already working in Remote and Indigenous Health?

Applications are now open for Semester 2 entry into the Flinders University Graduate Certificate

and Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice and Master of Remote & Indigenous Health or

Remote Health Management. These courses are facilitated by CRH and delivered through a mix of

on-line study and intensive residentials held in Alice Springs and other remote locations. The

teaching faculty are experts in remote health practice and management and are grounded in the

complexity and discipline of remote and Indigenous health. Three themes underpin the content of

each course: the remote context, public health, and advanced clinical practice.

Master of Remote Health Practice: NursePractitioner (GradStart: 2CM054)

Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GC072)

Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GD042)

Master of Remote and Indigenous Health (GradStart 2CM128).

For further information about all programs visit http://www.crh.org.au and for applications to award

courses: GradStart at http://www.satac.edu.au using the codes above or contact the Course

Coordinator at CRH on 08 8951 4700.

Education programs in Remote and Indigenous HealthThinking about a career in Remote Area Nursing?

The Centre for Remote Health (CRH) conducts a suite of short courses for nurses transitioning to the specialty of Remote Area Nursing and for nurses who have an interest in joining the remote health workforce. These courses, run throughout the year, aim to prepare nurses for the unique context of remote and Indigenous health. Developed in collaboration with the Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia (now CRANAplus), topics include: cultural safety, social determinants of health, Primary Health Care, Advanced Nursing Practice, models of consultation, self-care, fracture management and pharmacotherapeutics. Organisations can request to have these courses delivered ‘on-site’.

Already working in Remote and Indigenous Health?Applications are now open for Semester 2 entry into the Flinders University Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice and Master of Remote & Indigenous Health or Remote Health Management. These courses are facilitated by CRH and delivered through a mix of on-line study and intensive residentials held in Alice Springs and other remote locations. The teaching faculty are experts in remote health practice and management and are grounded in the complexity and discipline of remote and Indigenous health. Three themes underpin the content of each course: the remote context, public health, and advanced clinical practice.

• Master of Remote Health Practice: NursePractitioner (GradStart: 2CM054)

• Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GC072)

• Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GD042)

• Master of Remote and Indigenous Health (GradStart 2CM128).

For further information about all programs visit http://www.crh.org.au and for applications to award courses: GradStart at http://www.satac.edu.au using the codes above or contact the Course Coordinator at CRH on 08 8951 4700.

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A Dynamic Service

Organisation

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd., are the operators of the Fulham Correctional Centre

near Sale, which is a medium / minimum security facility accommodating up to 777 adult

male offenders. The centre also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community, a 68 bed

young adult Male program unit.

If you are looking for :

A great work life balance

An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital environment

A Dynamic Service

Organisation

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd., are the operators of the Fulham Correctional Centre

near Sale, which is a medium / minimum security facility accommodating up to 777 adult

male offenders. The centre also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community, a 68 bed

young adult Male program unit.

If you are looking for :

A great work life balance

An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital environment

If you are looking for: A great work life balance An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital

environment An opportunity for further development and growththen the GEO Group is the place for you!Permanent Full Time, Part Time and Casual Positions availableRegistered Nurses provide primary health care to Prisoners within the Medical Centre and report to the Health Services Manager. Applicants will need to have the ability to work independently and possess sound clinical skills.The GEO Group Offer: Professional development support Access to staff gym Social club Relocation assistance for eligible applicants

The successful applicants will:

• Enjoyworkingaspartofaprofessionalteam

• BeRNDiv1currentlyregisteredwithAHPRA

• Haveacommitmenttoqualityandqualitypractices

• Beselfmotivatedandworkindependently

• Becommittedtodevelopingpracticeskills

• BeabletoobtainacurrentVictorianPoliceChecktoworkinacorrections environment

So make the move and start an exciting and rewarding career at Fulham Correctional Centre!

Email [email protected] or contact Tara Morley on (03) 5142 3813 for further information and an applicationpackage. Your application must address all of the selection criteria and be received by the closing date, 20 June 2011.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

www.thegeogroupinc.com.au

A Dynamic Service

Organisation

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd., are the operators of the Fulham Correctional Centre

near Sale, which is a medium / minimum security facility accommodating up to 777 adult

male offenders. The centre also incorporates the Nalu Challenge Community, a 68 bed

young adult Male program unit.

If you are looking for :

A great work life balance

An opportunity to apply your skills in a non hospital environment

Registered Nurse Vacancies

GEO is committed to the delivery of quality services, offers excellent career opportunities and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better LivesSince the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections isAustralia’soldestindustry.Todaythereisstillarequirementforthe incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre islocated10kmwestofSaleon50acresofopenspace,whereprisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security prisoners,makingitthelargestmaleprisoninVictoria.Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education. We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of lifearerepresentedintheprisonerpopulationandconsequently,the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse.

Thecentreemploysover280peoplefromtheregionandthereare many employment opportunities that could be found. In our regionSale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. Byvirtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well knowngeographicalareas.ItisclosetotheNinetyMileBeach,Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country andsnowfields, offering all year round recreation activities. It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne.Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, therearequalityeducationalfacilitiestotertiarylevel.Careers in Health ServicesThecentrehasawellequippedmedicalcentre.Thisisaprimaryhealthcarefacilitythatoperates24hoursandaccommodatesallied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual basis.

Fulham Correctional Centre - Building Better Lives

Since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Corrections is Australia’s oldest industry. Today there is still a requirement

for the incarceration of offenders. The Fulham Correctional Centre is located 10km west of Sale on 50 acres of

open space, where prisoners are contained by highly efficient custodial technology, allowing for more open

space and flexibility than most prison facilities. While security is not compromised, the “campus-style” design of

Fulham permits maximum flexibility in an environment that rewards positive behaviour and actively encourages

offenders to accept responsibility for their actions. The Centre can house up to 845 medium/minimum security

prisoners, making it the largest male prison in Victoria.

Over time the focus of the prisoners’ sentence has developed from solely maintaining safety and security to

achieving rehabilitation outcomes. The goal is to assist offenders in not returning to their former way of life. To do

this, the Centre provides opportunities to address the behaviour that contributed to their imprisonment, as well as

offering meaningful activities that reflect community standards such as employment, recreation and education.

We currently have a partnership with East Gippsland TAFE for the vocational training needs of prisoners.

The main theme of the work at the Centre is people. All walks of life are represented in the prisoner population

and consequently, the need for employees at the centre to be just as diverse. The centre employs over 280

people from the region and there are many employment opportunities that could be found.

In our region

Sale is a historic town located in the heart of Gippsland. By virtue of its location, it has many lifestyle benefits

making it a perfect place to live as it has close proximity to many well known geographical areas. It is close to

the Ninety Mile Beach, Gippsland Lakes system and the Victorian High country and snowfields, offering all year

round recreation activities.

It is only a 2 and a half hour drive from Melbourne. Accommodation is affordable. There are attractive and well-

planned residential estates in urban or rural areas. In the region, there are quality educational facilities to tertiary

level.

Careers in Health Services

The centre has a well equipped medical centre. This is a primary health care facility that operates 24 hours and

accommodates allied health professionals such as a dentist, optometrists, podiatrists and psychiatrist. The

medical needs of prisoners reflect to that within the wider community. We have a doctor on staff and we

maintain a roster with a pool of Division 1 Registered Nurses who are employed on either a permanent or casual

basis.

Hamilton is strategically located 3.5 hours from Melbourne and 5 hours from Adelaide. Southern Grampians spans the heart of Victoria’s renowned ‘Western District’ and boasts magnificent scenery at every turn.

WDHS has the following position available:

Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical Our Surgical Unit provides a diverse range of services including general and specialist surgery, day procedures, haemodialysis and midwifery. This position is well supported by a number of specialist nurses who assist in the coordination of clinical practice. If you are a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse with high levels ofenergy and excellent leadership qualities then this is the job for you! The position requires a person with strong leadership skills and a strong focus on clinical outcomes. The successful candidate for this role will need to have advanced clinical skills, demonstrate effective and professional nursing practices in planning, implementing and monitoring effective nursing practice.

WE OFFER:

Financially supported post graduate studies

Comprehensive orientation program

Dynamic and empowering team environment

Progressive educational and professional development opportunities

Assistance to access scholarship programs

Very generous salary packaging

Relocation package

Newly installed digital operating technology

To obtain further information regarding these opportunities visit our web-site, www.wdhs.net. Applications for these positions, together with your resume should be forwarded to [email protected] Salary and conditions are in accordance with the relevant awards. A current driver’s licence and a satisfactory police check are required.

Education programs in Remote and Indigenous Health

Thinking about a career in Remote Area Nursing?

The Centre for Remote Health (CRH) conducts a suite of short courses for nurses transitioning to

the specialty of Remote Area Nursing and for nurses who have an interest in joining the remote

health workforce. These courses, run throughout the year, aim to prepare nurses for the unique

context of remote and Indigenous health. Developed in collaboration with the Council of Remote

Area Nurses of Australia (now CRANAplus), topics include: cultural safety, social determinants of

health, Primary Health Care, Advanced Nursing Practice, models of consultation, self-care, fracture

management and pharmacotherapeutics. Organisations can request to have these courses

delivered ‘on-site’.

Already working in Remote and Indigenous Health?

Applications are now open for Semester 2 entry into the Flinders University Graduate Certificate

and Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice and Master of Remote & Indigenous Health or

Remote Health Management. These courses are facilitated by CRH and delivered through a mix of

on-line study and intensive residentials held in Alice Springs and other remote locations. The

teaching faculty are experts in remote health practice and management and are grounded in the

complexity and discipline of remote and Indigenous health. Three themes underpin the content of

each course: the remote context, public health, and advanced clinical practice.

Master of Remote Health Practice: NursePractitioner (GradStart: 2CM054)

Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GC072)

Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GD042)

Master of Remote and Indigenous Health (GradStart 2CM128).

For further information about all programs visit http://www.crh.org.au and for applications to award

courses: GradStart at http://www.satac.edu.au using the codes above or contact the Course

Coordinator at CRH on 08 8951 4700.

Education programs in Remote and Indigenous HealthThinking about a career in Remote Area Nursing?

The Centre for Remote Health (CRH) conducts a suite of short courses for nurses transitioning to the specialty of Remote Area Nursing and for nurses who have an interest in joining the remote health workforce. These courses, run throughout the year, aim to prepare nurses for the unique context of remote and Indigenous health. Developed in collaboration with the Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia (now CRANAplus), topics include: cultural safety, social determinants of health, Primary Health Care, Advanced Nursing Practice, models of consultation, self-care, fracture management and pharmacotherapeutics. Organisations can request to have these courses delivered ‘on-site’.

Already working in Remote and Indigenous Health?Applications are now open for Semester 2 entry into the Flinders University Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice and Master of Remote & Indigenous Health or Remote Health Management. These courses are facilitated by CRH and delivered through a mix of on-line study and intensive residentials held in Alice Springs and other remote locations. The teaching faculty are experts in remote health practice and management and are grounded in the complexity and discipline of remote and Indigenous health. Three themes underpin the content of each course: the remote context, public health, and advanced clinical practice.

• Master of Remote Health Practice: NursePractitioner (GradStart: 2CM054)

• Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GC072)

• Graduate Diploma in Remote Health Practice (GradStart: 2GD042)

• Master of Remote and Indigenous Health (GradStart 2CM128).

For further information about all programs visit http://www.crh.org.au and for applications to award courses: GradStart at http://www.satac.edu.au using the codes above or contact the Course Coordinator at CRH on 08 8951 4700.

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The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Central Operations, is seeking an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team at the Tennant Creek General Practice.

Working with the Medical Practitioner and Practice Manager, the Practice Nurse will be responsible for providing quality Nursing Care in a Primary Health Care environment to the persons in and around the Tennant Creek Community and Barkly region.

Qualifications and experience:

•RegisteredNursewithexperienceandexpertiseinprovisionofPrimaryHealthCare services.

•Selfmotivatedwithhighlevelcommunication,organisationalanddecisionmakingabilities.

•Abletoworkbothindependentlyandasamemberofamulti-disciplinaryteam.

•Experienceworkinginruralandremotecommunities.

Features:

•Auniqueandexcitingcareeropportunityandworkplace.

•Monday-Fridaywork.

•Attractive remuneration and benefits including salary packaging, relocationallowance and rent assistance.

•A supportive and fulfilling environment where staff are valued and personaldevelopment is encouraged.

PRACTICE NURSETennant Creek General Practice, Tennant Creek NT

Please direct your confidential enquiries to:

Dr John Setchell Ph: (08) 8238 3333

Applications to Kate Guerin, HR Coordinator

RFDS Central Operations

Email: [email protected]

Applications close: 6 June 2011

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Come and join our new, $250 Million Health Service in Orange.

· State of the Art Facility

· Great Rural Lifestyle

· New and Enthusiastic Team

We are recruiting nurses and allied health professionals across all of our new services:

· Accident & Emergency – 24 hour service

· Imaging (CT, MRI)

· Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory

· Cardiology

· Paediatrics

· General medical

· Renal & Dialysis Outpatients

· Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy

· Theatres

· Surgical

· Intensive care

· Outpatients Clinics

For more information, visit www.orangehealthservice.com.au or contact Bradley Molenkamp on (02) 6369 3700

ORANGE HEALTH SERVICE – NOW OPEN

Career and Lifestyle

Current vacancies:

Team Leader Early Intervention

The Team Leader Early Intervention role is to provide leadership in our organisation and the community through the further development of programs and services that are focused on “Improving the health of our Community”. We are seeking a Team Leader with exceptional people management and relationship skills to work with the community, key stakeholders and Alpine Health’s staff.

The role will afford the suitable applicant the opportunity to continue to practice as a health professional in conjunction with the team leadership function, or be employed solely as a team leader.

District Nurse – Registered Nurse Division 1 (0.6EFT)

An Opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse Division 1 to take up a District (Community) Nursing position within the Community Team which will be based in Mt Beauty, with the ability to work across other sites as required. If you have a passion for Community Nursing this role provides a challenging, varied and rewarding opportunity. This role is permanent part-time (0.6 EFT) and involves a close working relationship with local General Practitioners, Acute Care, Aged Care and Community Services in the Alpine Shire.

Grade 2 Sole Dietitian

Based in Bright, an opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Dietitian to join Alpine Health’s Community Team. If you have a passion for Dietetics this position provides a challenging, varied and rewarding opportunity. The position will be full time and involves a close working relationship with local General Practitioners, Acute Care, Aged Care and Community Services in the Alpine Shire.

Alpine Health offers outstanding career and work opportunities, providing:

• Career progression

• Personal and professional development

• Opportunities to shape the provision of health and support services

• Flexible EFT

• Employee benefits including attractive salary, salary packaging, employee wellbeing program

Role Descriptions can be obtained by visiting Alpine Health at www.alpinehealth.org.au. Further information please contact Trevor Marshall 03 5751 9360. Closing date for positions Wednesday 15th June.

Alpine Health is a progressive and

significant health service in North East

Victoria with a reputation for providing

acute health, community and residential

aged care services, and community

health services in an innovative,

flexible and responsive way. Bordered

by the high country and snow fields,

and the major regional communities

of Albury, Wodonga and Wangaratta,

Alpine Health is one of the significant

employers within the Alpine Shire,

providing health services to over 12,500

residents and a significant annual

visitor population, delivering services

from three key site areas – Myrtleford

Hospital, Bright Hospital and Mt Beauty

Hospital.

Join Alpine Health and enjoy contributing to the health of Alpine communities with a friendly, dynamic team.

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After years of planning and construction, the $250-million Orange Health Service on Forest Road is now open to Orange and other communities across the Western NSW Local Health District.

The new Orange Health Service provides a comprehensive suite of health services, including acute, community and allied health as well as expanded mental health and cancer services. The new Health Service will have capacity for up to 520 beds including treatment spaces for both acute and mental health services and will enable staff to employ more contemporary service models, benefitting patients, staff and visitors.

• Theneedsofthepatientarethefocusofthestate-of-the-artdesignofthenewHealthService.

• ThePeri-operativeServiceincludesTheatreandDaySurgeryservices,23HourUnit,DentalandRecovery.TheSurgicalandWomens&InfantsServicesislocatedclosetothePeri-operativeService.

• Thegroundfloorofthenewfacilityco-locatestheEmergencyDepartment,IntensiveCare,HighDependency,CoronaryCareandStroke,CathLabandImagingservices.

• TheMedicalAssessmentUnitsupportsearlyassessmentandmanagementofpatientswithchronicdiseases

• PaediatricandChildandAdolescentMentalHealth(CAMHS)servicesareco-located

• Sub-acuteCare,whichincludesRehabilitation,isnowoneunit.

• Renalserviceshavea14chaircapacityinthenewfacility.

• Chemotherapyserviceshavea10chaircapacityplusabed,allowingforgrowthin

theserviceasthenewRadiationOncologyservicecommences.

• AmbulatoryCareprovides4chairs,twotreatmentbedsandaprocedureroomtosupportearlydischargeofpatientswithcontinuedclinicalsupport.

ArangeofSpecialistMedicalClinicslocatedinthePrimaryCareZoneareavailable:

• FractureClinic

• OrthopaedicClinic

• Child&FamilyHealthClinics

• DermatologyClinic

• Pre-admissionClinic

EmergencyservicesincludingEmergencyTheatrewillcontinuetosupportOrangeastheDistrictsTraumareferralcentre,24hoursadaysevendaysaweek.

The General Hospital

COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGERTallangatta Health ServiceOur client, Tallangatta Health Service (THS), is seeking an experienced and senior nursing professional to fulfil the role of Community Services Manager. The successful candidate will join a dedicated management team committed to the quality of its clinical service delivery and the professional development of its employees.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Community Services Manager will be responsible for providing leadership within Tallangatta Health Service for the planning, delivery and evaluation of a quality Community Health Service. The position provides leadership, advice and support to the nursing workforce of the health service and promote professional standards of practice and conduct.

To be considered for this position you will be a Registered Nurse with current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and hold post-graduate qualification in management, community health or significant experience in management,

administration or associated discipline. Knowledge of relevant industry standards, practices and funding streams is also required. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to lead and manage change, a commitment to quality improvement and a strong sense of ethics and integrity are essential.

An attractive remuneration package is being offered to secure the right candidate seeking to further develop their managerial experience at a senior level. If you have the background and skills for this challenging role then we would like to hear from you.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.auor contact Mr John Bowman on: 0407 835 747

Email applications may be lodged at: [email protected]

PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226

[email protected]

www.hrsa.com.au

Quality CoordinatorOur client, Goulburn Valley Health, is the regional referral hospital for the West Hume catchment extending into southern NSW and is a 339 bed acute and extended care facility which provides surgical, medical, paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecology, intensive care and psychiatry services as well as extended care and regional services. They are currently seeking an experienced and suitably qualified professional to undertake this challenging role.

Reporting to the Director Quality and Risk, the Quality Coordinator will possess expertise in this specialist field. As a valued member of the Quality and Risk Directorate you will play a key role in effectively evaluating and reporting on all quality measures. Responsible for effective communication and coordination of quality improvement priorities and activities across the organisation, you will develop and maintain quality systems, policies and procedures, as well as co-ordinate external accreditations.

To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate success in leading the design, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement projects and experience with accreditation models. Tertiary qualification in quality improvement or equivalent and clinical background desirable. You will have a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

This is a permanent, full-time appointment that will be based in Shepparton. An attractive remuneration package is being offered.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.auor contact Mr Peter Mcgregor on: 0407 139 257

Email applications may be lodged at: [email protected]

PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226

[email protected]

www.hrsa.com.au

“The support is so good in rural communities I’ve seen nurses from agencies come out for a stint, then decide to stay on and live here.” Registered Nurse, Steven Dyer made the move to rural Queensland.

Get out there. Rural and remote nursing opportunities with Queensland Health.Coast to country – competitive incentives, leading fi nancial rewards and the ever-increasing appeal of a ‘tree-change’ are just some of the reasons why experienced nurses and midwives are making the move to rural and remote areas in Queensland.

Rural and remote packages can include:*✔ free or subsidised accommodation✔ up to $2,500 AUD p.a. in professional development allowances✔ bonus payments for each year of service✔ generous work penalty rates plus option to ‘buy’ additional leave✔ specialised training and educational support provided.* Subject to terms and conditions of employment.

Darling Downs . Mt Isa . Cairns and Hinterland . South West . Emerald

Queensland HealthSearch for jobs or submit an Expression of Interest online at:www.health.qld.gov.au/workforusN

M250511

Rural generalists

Midwifery

Mental Health

Emergency

Recruiting now!

DIRECTOR OF NURSINGPortland District Health is seeking a highly skilled and motivated senior nursing manager to lead their nursing division. This position offers an opportunity to work with an Executive Team in an environment of change as they seek to be the best small health service in regional Victoria.

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrated ability to provide effective and professional leadership

Excellent written and interpersonal skills

Ability to successfully initiate and implement sustainable change

Experience at senior management level

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, strategic and operational direction to the Nursing Division of Portland District Health to ensure a high standard of care and efficient use of resources for all inpatients, outpatients, aged and residential services provided by the Health Service;

As a senior member of the Executive the position you will work with the Chief Executive and the Executive Team to advance the goals of Portland District Health;

Create and maintain a dynamic, productive working environment through the implementation of organisational structure and human resources practices, leading the Nursing Division and effectively managing the senior nursing management group; and

Contribute to strategic and business planning, efficient budget management, achievement of organisational objectives and the effective operation of the Executive team

A competitive salary package will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and experience. Employment is subject to a successful police check.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.au or contact Mr Peter McGregor on: 0407 139 257Applications close Friday 24 June 2011

PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226

[email protected]

www.hrsa.com.au

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After years of planning and construction, the $250-million Orange Health Service on Forest Road is now open to Orange and other communities across the Western NSW Local Health District.

The new Orange Health Service provides a comprehensive suite of health services, including acute, community and allied health as well as expanded mental health and cancer services. The new Health Service will have capacity for up to 520 beds including treatment spaces for both acute and mental health services and will enable staff to employ more contemporary service models, benefitting patients, staff and visitors.

•Theneedsofthepatientarethefocusofthestate-of-the-artdesignofthenewHealthService.

•ThePeri-operativeServiceincludesTheatreandDaySurgeryservices,23HourUnit,DentalandRecovery.TheSurgicalandWomens&InfantsServicesislocatedclosetothePeri-operativeService.

•Thegroundfloorofthenewfacilityco-locatestheEmergencyDepartment,IntensiveCare,HighDependency,CoronaryCareandStroke,CathLabandImagingservices.

•TheMedicalAssessmentUnitsupportsearlyassessmentandmanagementofpatientswithchronicdiseases

•PaediatricandChildandAdolescentMentalHealth(CAMHS)servicesareco-located

•Sub-acuteCare,whichincludesRehabilitation,isnowoneunit.

•Renalserviceshavea14chaircapacityinthenewfacility.

•Chemotherapyserviceshavea10chaircapacityplusabed,allowingforgrowthin

theserviceasthenewRadiationOncologyservicecommences.

•AmbulatoryCareprovides4chairs,twotreatmentbedsandaprocedureroomtosupportearlydischargeofpatientswithcontinuedclinicalsupport.

ArangeofSpecialistMedicalClinicslocatedinthePrimaryCareZoneareavailable:

•FractureClinic

•OrthopaedicClinic

•Child&FamilyHealthClinics

•DermatologyClinic

•Pre-admissionClinic

EmergencyservicesincludingEmergencyTheatrewillcontinuetosupportOrangeastheDistrictsTraumareferralcentre,24hoursadaysevendaysaweek.

The General Hospital

COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGERTallangatta Health ServiceOur client, Tallangatta Health Service (THS), is seeking an experienced and senior nursing professional to fulfil the role of Community Services Manager. The successful candidate will join a dedicated management team committed to the quality of its clinical service delivery and the professional development of its employees.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Community Services Manager will be responsible for providing leadership within Tallangatta Health Service for the planning, delivery and evaluation of a quality Community Health Service. The position provides leadership, advice and support to the nursing workforce of the health service and promote professional standards of practice and conduct.

To be considered for this position you will be a Registered Nurse with current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and hold post-graduate qualification in management, community health or significant experience in management,

administration or associated discipline. Knowledge of relevant industry standards, practices and funding streams is also required. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to lead and manage change, a commitment to quality improvement and a strong sense of ethics and integrity are essential.

An attractive remuneration package is being offered to secure the right candidate seeking to further develop their managerial experience at a senior level. If you have the background and skills for this challenging role then we would like to hear from you.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.auor contact Mr John Bowman on: 0407 835 747

Email applications may be lodged at: [email protected]

PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226

[email protected]

www.hrsa.com.au

Quality CoordinatorOur client, Goulburn Valley Health, is the regional referral hospital for the West Hume catchment extending into southern NSW and is a 339 bed acute and extended care facility which provides surgical, medical, paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecology, intensive care and psychiatry services as well as extended care and regional services. They are currently seeking an experienced and suitably qualified professional to undertake this challenging role.

Reporting to the Director Quality and Risk, the Quality Coordinator will possess expertise in this specialist field. As a valued member of the Quality and Risk Directorate you will play a key role in effectively evaluating and reporting on all quality measures. Responsible for effective communication and coordination of quality improvement priorities and activities across the organisation, you will develop and maintain quality systems, policies and procedures, as well as co-ordinate external accreditations.

To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate success in leading the design, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement projects and experience with accreditation models. Tertiary qualification in quality improvement or equivalent and clinical background desirable. You will have a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

This is a permanent, full-time appointment that will be based in Shepparton. An attractive remuneration package is being offered.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.auor contact Mr Peter Mcgregor on: 0407 139 257

Email applications may be lodged at: [email protected]

PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226

[email protected]

www.hrsa.com.au

“The support is so good in rural communities I’ve seen nurses from agencies come out for a stint, then decide to stay on and live here.” Registered Nurse, Steven Dyer made the move to rural Queensland.

Get out there. Rural and remote nursing opportunities with Queensland Health.Coast to country – competitive incentives, leading fi nancial rewards and the ever-increasing appeal of a ‘tree-change’ are just some of the reasons why experienced nurses and midwives are making the move to rural and remote areas in Queensland.

Rural and remote packages can include:*✔ free or subsidised accommodation✔ up to $2,500 AUD p.a. in professional development allowances✔ bonus payments for each year of service✔ generous work penalty rates plus option to ‘buy’ additional leave✔ specialised training and educational support provided.* Subject to terms and conditions of employment.

Darling Downs . Mt Isa . Cairns and Hinterland . South West . Emerald

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DIRECTOR OF NURSINGPortland District Health is seeking a highly skilled and motivated senior nursing manager to lead their nursing division. This position offers an opportunity to work with an Executive Team in an environment of change as they seek to be the best small health service in regional Victoria.

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrated ability to provide effective and professional leadership

Excellent written and interpersonal skills

Ability to successfully initiate and implement sustainable change

Experience at senior management level

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, strategic and operational direction to the Nursing Division of Portland District Health to ensure a high standard of care and efficient use of resources for all inpatients, outpatients, aged and residential services provided by the Health Service;

As a senior member of the Executive the position you will work with the Chief Executive and the Executive Team to advance the goals of Portland District Health;

Create and maintain a dynamic, productive working environment through the implementation of organisational structure and human resources practices, leading the Nursing Division and effectively managing the senior nursing management group; and

Contribute to strategic and business planning, efficient budget management, achievement of organisational objectives and the effective operation of the Executive team

A competitive salary package will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and experience. Employment is subject to a successful police check.

For full details of the roles see our website at

www.hrsa.com.auor contact Mr Peter McGregor on: 0407 139 257

Applications close Friday 24 June 2011

PO Box 83 Ocean Grove 3226

[email protected]

www.hrsa.com.au

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New Zealand registered nurses are overseeing a new rehabilitation program designed to keep older patients in their rural or urban homes.

The Waikato District Health Board’s Supported Transfer and Accelerated Rehabilitation Teams (START) has been rolled out in Hamilton, Thames and Tokoroa.

Canterbury DHB has also adopted the model with plans to implement it before July.

Nurses manage the teams with input from occupational therapists, physiotherapists and clinicians while health care assistants, with training in rehabilitation, visit the clients up to four times a day.

The new strategy comes as figures show the Waikato population is getting proportionately older, with the 65 plus age group expected to increase more than 78 percent by 2026.

Waikato DHB covers almost eight percent of New Zealand with a population of 364,200 and is the country’s largest and most rurally dispersed district health board.

Waikato DHB gerontology nursing and University of Auckland Professor Matthew Parsons said about 10 registered nurses in the Waikato region were involved in the project, along with about 30 RNs for the Canterbury region.

Professor Parsons said 178 patients had already accessed the intermediate care model.

“It’s a half way point between hospital and home. It’s a community-based service which is delivering rehabilitation in the person’s home for up to six weeks after hospital discharge,” he said.

New Zealand Nurses Head Up START Program

For the full article visit NCAH.com.au

Students in Tasmania’s north-west region are getting an inside glimpse into careers in rural and remote health.

The University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School has thrown open its doors to students interesting in pursing a career in medicine, nursing and allied health.

Forty-one students from Latrobe and Ulverstone, in the state’s north-west coastal region, are attending workshops on the health sector as part of the sixth annual North West Health Careers Education Program.

The program, run in conjunction with the Tasmanian Department of Education, the Devonport Community Health Centre and the North West Area Health Service, enables students to attend workshops covering a range of health professions, including physiotherapy, social work, aged care and medicine.

In October, students living between Penguin and the West Coast will also get a chance to take part in the program.

The Burnie-based Rural Clinical School is a hub of clinical teaching and research in north-west Tasmania.

One of 14 rural clinical schools across Australia, the school has a focus on medical undergraduate education in rural and remote settings and supports students, health professionals and researchers working in the Cradle Coast region.

The Rural Clinical Schools program is designed to encourage medical students to take up a career in rural practice by enabling them to undertake extended clinical training placements in rural locations.

The program also seeks to have a more immediate impact on the rural medical workforce by encouraging health professionals to take up rural academic positions, often through joint funding arrangements with local area health services.

For more news and resource articles plus thousands of jobs and courses for nurses and allied health professionals, visit www.ncah.com.au

Students Get a Taste of Rural and Remote Health Jobs

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The Burnie-based Rural Clinical School is a hub of clinical teaching and research in north-west Tasmania.

A Newcastle nurse swapped life as the busy manager of a city emergency hospital to work in rural and remote places across the globe.

Red Cross nurse aid worker Libby Bowell is working in the Solomon Islands as part of a three-year health and hygiene project in some of the country’s most remote and difficult to access communities.

Ms Bowell, 49, left her job at the John Hunter Hospital after meeting two remote area nurses, who are now counted among her best friends.

“I thought – my God, there’s this whole other world that I don’t know about,” she said.

“I worked in the Northern Territory for eight years and it just seemed a natural transition to work internationally for the Red Cross.”

Ms Bowell has since been deployed to disasters ranging from the Kenyan floods in 2006 and 2007 to the 2004 Aceh tsunami, cholera outbreaks in New Guinea and also the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

“Haiti was a fantastic experience. It was hard work and really quite devastating, just the enormity of it and just that people had lost everything,” she said.

“Medically, it was exciting and challenging.”

A nurse with almost 30 years’ experience, Ms Bowell is now working to eradicate malaria, diarrhoea and other diseases as part of the international aid organisation’s Together For Healthy Communities project.

“It’s been really successful because we are using picture-based tools,” she said.

“These are pictures drawn by local artists. It’s about breaking stuff down into pictures and empowering people with the knowledge to make the changes for themselves.”

Ms Bowell, who also works for CRANAplus, said her experiences had helped her hone and build on the skills she developed while working in emergency.

“Living and working in these environments is incredibly rewarding because you become part of the community that you are living in and working on,” she said.

“I think the rewards outweigh the frustrations.”

Newcastle nurse trades city for remote health jobs

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Libby Bowell on the Solomon Islands

Living and working in these environments is incredibly rewarding because you become part of the community that you are living in and working on.

It is also worth noting that all nurses working in remote areas will have their travel expenses, accommodation, meals and incidental expenses paid. There are other financial incentives available, like better hourly rates, tax breaks and good on-call rates due to the nature of the job.

To work in remote parts of the country, most services require that you have worked for at least three years beforehand, although this is not always the case. Some employers provide preparatory courses, orientation programs and other supports.

If you know that you want to experience remote area nursing when you are completing your Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery or postgraduate degree in nursing or midwifery, it is a good idea to select topics that prepare you to work in a remote practice, such as cultural safety, self care and indigenous health. You can also look for student placements in rural or remote settings. While midwifery is not compulsory for work in a remote setting, it is certainly useful.

There is a range of educational programs for remote health workers, from undergraduate and postgraduate student placements to short courses, which have been accredited for continuing professional development points. The Centre for Remote Health, a joint

centre for Flinders University and Charles Darwin University, and the RHP program, developed by the Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia in consultation with other organisations, are just two organisations that offer remote area health education.

If you are looking to experience life in the outback, there are several career pathways open to you, no matter what part of the country you are living in. Programs are run by the various state and territory governments, which recognise the need to improve and extend rural and remote health care.

For instance, the Queensland Health Rural and Remote Nursing Relief Program provides a pool of registered and enrolled nurses for Queensland Health’s rural and remote facilities as planned relief for periods from four weeks up to three-months duration.

This means that if you are currently working within Queensland Health and want a temporary change, you can apply for leave without pay or keep your casual status, while you explore outback Queensland from the bush to the beach. Providing leave without pay is approved, you keep your position with Queensland Health, as well as any entitlements, such as accumulation of holidays, long-service leave and superannuation. Nurses from interstate or overseas are also welcome to apply.

Around the country, there are numerous programs similar to this one, as well as private agencies, that provide a pool of registered and enrolled nurses for the many rural and remote health facilities. There is plenty of work available, loads of amazing destinations and a choice of how long the contract is for.

Remote area nursing is a rewarding and fulfilling experience for any nurse wanting to further their career and explore this extraordinary country at the same time.

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A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job. A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offi ces and motor vehicles.

You can apply online atwww.health.qld.gov.au/workforus

Careers with Queensland Health

BlazeQ010875

Registered Nurse (Scrub Scout)Perioperative Services, Rockhampton Hospital, Central Queensland Health Service District. Salary between $56 729 – $72 896 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5) (Please note: suitable part time or job share arrangements may be accommodated within the role and future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be fi lled through this recruitment process. Applications will remain current for 12 months.) JAR: H11RK05703. Duties/Abilities: Provide clinical skills, support and education to clients and nursing staff within the Unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.

Registered Nurse (Anaesthesia) Perioperative Services, Rockhampton Hospital, Central Queensland Health Service District. Salary between $56 729 - $72 896 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5) (Please note: suitable part time or job share arrangements may be accommodated within the role and future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be fi lled through this recruitment process. Applications will remain current for 12 months.) JAR: H11RK05708. Duties/Abilities: Provide clinical skills, support and education to clients and nursing staff within the Unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the perioperative environment. To apply for positions grouped above:Enquiries: David Conroy (07) 4920 6786.Application Kit: (07) 4920 7000 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforusClosing Date: Monday, 4 July 2011.

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New Zealand registered nurses are overseeing a new rehabilitation program designed to keep older patients in their rural or urban homes.

The Waikato District Health Board’s Supported Transfer and Accelerated Rehabilitation Teams (START) has been rolled out in Hamilton, Thames and Tokoroa.

Canterbury DHB has also adopted the model with plans to implement it before July.

Nurses manage the teams with input from occupational therapists, physiotherapists and clinicians while health care assistants, with training in rehabilitation, visit the clients up to four times a day.

The new strategy comes as figures show the Waikato population is getting proportionately older, with the 65 plus age group expected to increase more than 78 percent by 2026.

Waikato DHB covers almost eight percent of New Zealand with a population of 364,200 and is the country’s largest and most rurally dispersed district health board.

Waikato DHB gerontology nursing and University of Auckland Professor Matthew Parsons said about 10 registered nurses in the Waikato region were involved in the project, along with about 30 RNs for the Canterbury region.

Professor Parsons said 178 patients had already accessed the intermediate care model.

“It’s a half way point between hospital and home. It’s a community-based service which is delivering rehabilitation in the person’s home for up to six weeks after hospital discharge,” he said.

New Zealand Nurses Head Up START Program

For the full article visit NCAH.com.au

Students in Tasmania’s north-west region are getting an inside glimpse into careers in rural and remote health.

The University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School has thrown open its doors to students interesting in pursing a career in medicine, nursing and allied health.

Forty-one students from Latrobe and Ulverstone, in the state’s north-west coastal region, are attending workshops on the health sector as part of the sixth annual North West Health Careers Education Program.

The program, run in conjunction with the Tasmanian Department of Education, the Devonport Community Health Centre and the North West Area Health Service, enables students to attend workshops covering a range of health professions, including physiotherapy, social work, aged care and medicine.

In October, students living between Penguin and the West Coast will also get a chance to take part in the program.

The Burnie-based Rural Clinical School is a hub of clinical teaching and research in north-west Tasmania.

One of 14 rural clinical schools across Australia, the school has a focus on medical undergraduate education in rural and remote settings and supports students, health professionals and researchers working in the Cradle Coast region.

The Rural Clinical Schools program is designed to encourage medical students to take up a career in rural practice by enabling them to undertake extended clinical training placements in rural locations.

The program also seeks to have a more immediate impact on the rural medical workforce by encouraging health professionals to take up rural academic positions, often through joint funding arrangements with local area health services.

For more news and resource articles plus thousands of jobs and courses for nurses and allied health professionals, visit www.ncah.com.au

Students Get a Taste of Rural and Remote Health Jobs

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Burnie Tasmania

The Burnie-based Rural Clinical School is a hub of clinical teaching and research in north-west Tasmania.

A Newcastle nurse swapped life as the busy manager of a city emergency hospital to work in rural and remote places across the globe.

Red Cross nurse aid worker Libby Bowell is working in the Solomon Islands as part of a three-year health and hygiene project in some of the country’s most remote and difficult to access communities.

Ms Bowell, 49, left her job at the John Hunter Hospital after meeting two remote area nurses, who are now counted among her best friends.

“I thought – my God, there’s this whole other world that I don’t know about,” she said.

“I worked in the Northern Territory for eight years and it just seemed a natural transition to work internationally for the Red Cross.”

Ms Bowell has since been deployed to disasters ranging from the Kenyan floods in 2006 and 2007 to the 2004 Aceh tsunami, cholera outbreaks in New Guinea and also the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

“Haiti was a fantastic experience. It was hard work and really quite devastating, just the enormity of it and just that people had lost everything,” she said.

“Medically, it was exciting and challenging.”

A nurse with almost 30 years’ experience, Ms Bowell is now working to eradicate malaria, diarrhoea and other diseases as part of the international aid organisation’s Together For Healthy Communities project.

“It’s been really successful because we are using picture-based tools,” she said.

“These are pictures drawn by local artists. It’s about breaking stuff down into pictures and empowering people with the knowledge to make the changes for themselves.”

Ms Bowell, who also works for CRANAplus, said her experiences had helped her hone and build on the skills she developed while working in emergency.

“Living and working in these environments is incredibly rewarding because you become part of the community that you are living in and working on,” she said.

“I think the rewards outweigh the frustrations.”

Newcastle nurse trades city for remote health jobs

Copyright NCAH

Libby Bowell on the Solomon Islands

Living and working in these environments is incredibly rewarding because you become part of the community that you are living in and working on.

It is also worth noting that all nurses working in remote areas will have their travel expenses, accommodation, meals and incidental expenses paid. There are other financial incentives available, like better hourly rates, tax breaks and good on-call rates due to the nature of the job.

To work in remote parts of the country, most services require that you have worked for at least three years beforehand, although this is not always the case. Some employers provide preparatory courses, orientation programs and other supports.

If you know that you want to experience remote area nursing when you are completing your Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery or postgraduate degree in nursing or midwifery, it is a good idea to select topics that prepare you to work in a remote practice, such as cultural safety, self care and indigenous health. You can also look for student placements in rural or remote settings. While midwifery is not compulsory for work in a remote setting, it is certainly useful.

There is a range of educational programs for remote health workers, from undergraduate and postgraduate student placements to short courses, which have been accredited for continuing professional development points. The Centre for Remote Health, a joint

centre for Flinders University and Charles Darwin University, and the RHP program, developed by the Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia in consultation with other organisations, are just two organisations that offer remote area health education.

If you are looking to experience life in the outback, there are several career pathways open to you, no matter what part of the country you are living in. Programs are run by the various state and territory governments, which recognise the need to improve and extend rural and remote health care.

For instance, the Queensland Health Rural and Remote Nursing Relief Program provides a pool of registered and enrolled nurses for Queensland Health’s rural and remote facilities as planned relief for periods from four weeks up to three-months duration.

This means that if you are currently working within Queensland Health and want a temporary change, you can apply for leave without pay or keep your casual status, while you explore outback Queensland from the bush to the beach. Providing leave without pay is approved, you keep your position with Queensland Health, as well as any entitlements, such as accumulation of holidays, long-service leave and superannuation. Nurses from interstate or overseas are also welcome to apply.

Around the country, there are numerous programs similar to this one, as well as private agencies, that provide a pool of registered and enrolled nurses for the many rural and remote health facilities. There is plenty of work available, loads of amazing destinations and a choice of how long the contract is for.

Remote area nursing is a rewarding and fulfilling experience for any nurse wanting to further their career and explore this extraordinary country at the same time.

Copyright NCAH

A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job. A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offi ces and motor vehicles.

You can apply online atwww.health.qld.gov.au/workforus

Careers with Queensland Health

BlazeQ010875

Registered Nurse (Scrub Scout)Perioperative Services, Rockhampton Hospital, Central Queensland Health Service District. Salary between $56 729 – $72 896 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5) (Please note: suitable part time or job share arrangements may be accommodated within the role and future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be fi lled through this recruitment process. Applications will remain current for 12 months.) JAR: H11RK05703. Duties/Abilities: Provide clinical skills, support and education to clients and nursing staff within the Unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.

Registered Nurse (Anaesthesia) Perioperative Services, Rockhampton Hospital, Central Queensland Health Service District. Salary between $56 729 - $72 896 p.a. (Nurse Grade 5) (Please note: suitable part time or job share arrangements may be accommodated within the role and future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be fi lled through this recruitment process. Applications will remain current for 12 months.) JAR: H11RK05708. Duties/Abilities: Provide clinical skills, support and education to clients and nursing staff within the Unit to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the perioperative environment. To apply for positions grouped above:Enquiries: David Conroy (07) 4920 6786.Application Kit: (07) 4920 7000 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforusClosing Date: Monday, 4 July 2011.

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What are you waiting for? Exciting opportunities and unique challenges await nurses keen to experience life in Australia’s more isolated communities.

Remote area nurses work in a range of settings across Australia and the region, with an emphasis on remote Indigenous communities. They also cover mining, agricultural, tourism, refugee and international communities, and more.

People living in rural and remote areas who suffer from health issues face many challenges like limited access to services and transport. Time away from home for investigations and treatment can be a problem for some, as can feelings of isolation and loneliness. The staff caring for these people also have to cope with fewer resources than in large centres.

Remote area nurses may work as part of a small team, even if team members are separated from one another geographically, or work independently, referring patients when further intervention is required. Often remaining available for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the position requires a broad scope of skills, providing emergency care and health care in the context of family and community.

While they can experience personal and professional isolation, these nurses describe the collaborative advanced practice and the broad set of professional skills required as unique in nursing and the most rewarding part of the job. A remote area nurse or midwife is generally regarded highly within remote communities.

We spoke to one registered nurse who worked through a Northern Territory agency in two remote locations and is considering

doing it again, this time in Victoria. Her first placement was at Maningrida, on the coast of Northern Territory, one hour’s flight from Darwin for five weeks. She explained that it is a clinic with a GP and four or five nurses servicing the town and includes a mobile clinic servicing smaller outlying settlements. It copes with emergencies that need to be flown to Darwin, as well as dealing with day-to-day health issues and managing and following up treatment of chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma.

Her second remote placement was for four weeks at Yulara, a township near Ayers Rock that has a small clinic with a GP two days a week and a rotating staff of three nurses. She told us that it deals mostly with the health of tourists and staff from the resort and any emergencies that are flown to Alice Springs.

When asked what the best and worst parts of the placement were, she said, ‘The best part was meeting the local ‘personalities’, experiencing the ‘outback’ lifestyle, driving a 4WD ambulance with the entire family of the sick person in the back, which was very funny, using car headlights to direct a plane on the tarmac at some ungodly hour, and many more. The worst was a plane not being able to land, or pilots not available, a lack of equipment, and missing family and friends.’

In response to the question about what she would change, she replied, ‘I don’t think you can change much. They need more experienced people and facilities out ‘there’, with more planes and pilots. You need to wait for the transfer of sick patients until a pilot has had the required hours of rest between flights, so there is often a delay, but most of the people living remotely want to live there and they understand that there have to be compromises.’

Remote area nursing - what are you waiting for?by Bridget Willett

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WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports fl exible working practices within the context of quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Kalgoorlie Hospital Nursing is recruiting for a Clinical Nurse Manager Midwifery and Maternity Services to provide advanced clinical patient care and managerial leadership through specialised knowledge within this scope of practice. You will also provide advanced clinical knowledge and support to promote the delivery of best-practice, evidence-based nursing care according to standards of practice in nursing at Kalgoorlie Hospital.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate advanced clinical practice in a related position, participation in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures, as well as the ability to manage, problem solve and operate within a multidisciplinary approach. If you can demonstrate your ability to initiate and participate in the performance management of nursing staff and your experience in the management of human, physical and material resources, then we want to hear from you.

To Access Detailed Information: Visit jobs.health.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. or Ph: 08 9480 9307 to be mailed an information pack.

For Specifi c Inquiries: Please contact Lucy Murphy on 08 9080 5812.

Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Closing Date: Monday, 13 June 2011 at 4.00pm

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UTOPIAUrapuntja Health Service

Aboriginal CorporationUrapuntja Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health organization situated in the Alyawarr region of Central Australia, 280km NE of Alice Springs. We have a population of 1200 people living across 16 small communities.

Attractive wages, salary packaging arrangements, and subsidized accommodation in a beautiful setting, is on offer to reliable resilient individuals who have some time to devote to us.

Do you really want to make a difference in remote Aboriginal health?

This is your chance to take a crucial role in an organization whose mission is to maximize indigenous health and has remarkable statistics to prove it. Opportunities to put your ideals into practice exist in this exciting time in health evolution.

Urapuntja Health Service needs a permanent Nurse practitioner, Registered Nurse / Midwife with current clinical experience. Acute care medicine and primary health care experience preferred, with proven communication and computer skills and a commitment to primary health care to work as part of a harmonious multi-disciplinary health team in a cross-cultural setting.

We are also looking for a Health Promotion program officer to work with our young mums in the community guiding them in our hygiene and nutrition program.

Ring us to negotiate a contract that suits you.

For application and information please call.Sarah Doherty

Urapuntja health Service

08) 8956 9875

[email protected]

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Nurse Unit Manager International Health & Medical Services (IHMS) is the leading provider of healthcare facilities

management & complementary healthcare services and is part of the global company,

International SOS. Our business provides medical services to people in immigration detention

throughout Australia.

As the Nurse Unit Manager you will be required to develop, maintain and enhance relationships with

our client and other regional stakeholders. Working closely with the Director of Nursing and

Operations Manager you will be responsible for regional programme of continuous quality

improvement and quality assurance.

We are looking for someone who has previous leadership and management experience, an

Australian Nursing registration and health management experience in a large multi faceted business.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of quality assurance including ability to identify and

rectify problems and prevent non-conformities will be highly regarded.

Good communication, negotiation and analytical skills will see you succeed in this role. A working

knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety issues and previous responsibilities

including complying with the relevant Act and Regulations whilst successfully managing staff would

be ideal.

In return you will be offered an attractive remuneration package, professional working conditions and

the opportunity for career development within our international organisation.

Please contact Shida Khani on 02 9372 2323 or alternatively email your resume to

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The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is moving to a new world class facility this year and this is your chance to move with us. As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will lead the nursing team in a unit that performs close to 18,000 surgical procedures per year.

The operating suite in the new RCH has the latest in equipment and technology and incorporates the best in evidence-based design principles. Paediatric theatre nursing experience is not essential, but you will have to possess the right energy and passion to deliver first-class care to our young patients.

As manager of the unit, you will be responsible for staffing, performance, quality, infection control, budget and business planning aligned to our strategic goals and our vision as a great children’s hospital leading the way. The role offers attractive remuneration and benefits, including salary packaging.

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Department of Rural HealthThese e-health courses are appropriate for both health professionals involved in adopting information management tools into their daily work flow and for those interested in moving into the emerging field of health informatics.

H5E Graduate Certificate in E-Health (Health Informatics)This is a part-time course comprising four compulsory units. All units are one semester in length.

H6E Graduate Diploma of E-Health (Health Informatics)This part-time course builds on the certificate course, and consists of one additional compulsory unit and three extra electives. All units are one semester in length.

Courses are external, self-paced learning packages using electronic and/or print-based materials. They can be completed with a minimum of disruption to home and work life as there is no compulsory residential component.

Fees: Commonwealth Supported

Applications for 2011 are open.

For more information, contact: University of Tasmania Department of Rural Health Phone: (03) 6324 4000 E-mail: [email protected]

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Are you working in a rural and/or remote area and wishing to increase your skills?

The University of Tasmania is offering an exciting and innovative new course for rural and remote nurses commencing in Semester Two. Entry into this fully online part-time course is at the graduate certificate or graduate diploma level.

Course content includes primary health care, Indigenous wellbeing, overcoming remoteness, advanced pharmacology, advanced health assessment, triage, management of chronic health conditions and health promotion.

Applications close June 17 Scholarships are available for UTAS partners

Contact Wendy Brown (Ph: 03 6324 3227) or Tina Pinkard (Ph: 03 6324 3519) for more information.

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The employment experts for Nurses around Australia

For more information, talk toDonna Gould or David Hunterin the Medacs HealthcareNursing team.

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Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS) is

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RCNA, Australia’s peak professional nursing organisation, is proud to partner

the Australian Government as the fund administrator for this program.

Get an application from www.rcna.org.au | freecall 1800 117 262

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The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency will monitor a new website enabling NIB customers to score the performance of Australian allied health practitioners.

The national regulator will review the health fund’s online service, Whitecoat at www.whitecoat.com.au, amid concerns the site could breach the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act which prohibits the use of testimonial advertising. Breaches of the Act carry a maximum penalty of $10,000.

The site, which is expected to go live at the end of June, has also come under fire for using Medicare Australia information to create its list of 165,000 allied health practitioners.

NIB is continuing to stand behind the website, which will be the first of its kind in Australia.

“Our legal advice is that it’s not a breach (of the Act),” NIB’s chief marketing officer Rhod McKensey said.

“We wouldn’t be going down this path if we thought it was a breach of that law.”

The AHPRA has released a statement saying it has “patient safety at its heart” and will monitor the approach to using testimonials in relation to National Law.

NIB planned to list practitioners’ information based on a range of sources including Medicare data.

But media reports state Medicare has contacted the NIB, reminding it that Medicare information can only be used for verifying claims.

Allied Health Practitioner Website Under Fire

For the full article visit NCAH.com.auCopyright NCAH

Central Queensland Mental Health Service have several opportunities fornurses and allied health professionals to join our managerial and clinical teams in

Rockhampton, Emerald and Gladstone.

So, if you have been thinking of starting a new life in regional urban, coastal or country Central Queensland, now is a great time to make the change.

To find out more and express your interest, email your resume to [email protected] today.

It is not what you can do for Central Queensland, but what Central Queensland can do for you.

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC) is a well-established regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) founded in 1986. KAMSC has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 25 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence based best practice in primary health care. An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team. Based in Bidyadanga, only a few hours from Broome, you will work as part of a multi disciplinary team to deliver direct clinical care to clients as well as implementing public health programs.To be successful in this role you will need to have well developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. You will also need to be a Registered Nurse and registered to work in Western Australia.An attractive salary package incorporating generous district and remote allowances is on offer. Additional benefits include 2 weeks special leave after every 12 weeks, airfare allowance to the value of $1200 for every 12 weeks worked, fully furnished housing and 5 weeks annual leave.Visit our webpage www.kamsc.org.au to view a detailed job description including selection criteria. For more information please contact Sue Stewart on (08) 9192 4952.This opportunity would suit someone with a sense of adventure and a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and wellbeing. To apply for this job go to: www.kamsc.currentjobs.com.au& enter ref code 559897. Applications close 1 July 2011.

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Our work place options:•Fulltime(MondaytoFriday)•Parttimeoptions•Workfromhome(afterfullcompetencyand6

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Healthways has been providing comprehensive health management programs for the last 30 years employing over 4000 employees across four continents. Our Australian operation commenced in April 2009 and has been growing rapidly ever since. Healthways has a proven track record in telephonic health coaching and improving health outcomes.NurseCareManagers(RNs)areresponsibletohelpourparticipantsmakechangesintheirlifestyles, leading them to significantly improved health outcomes.Drawing on your clinical experience and being supported by a team of Dieticians, Exercise PhysiologistsandClinicalNurseConsultantsyouwillimpactthelivesofotherswhileyoucontinue to develop your skills and expertise in this role.

•CompetitiveSalaryof$73,078plusSuperannuation•Partandfulltimeoptionsavailable•Noweekends!

Our next intake is June so don’t delay. Welookforwardtohearingfromyou!

ToapplyforthispositionpleasecontactLauraHookes,HRAdvisoron(02)[email protected] Visit www.healthwaysaustralia.com.au/HTML/careers,theHealthwayscareerspageforfurtherinformation.

Requirements• Excellentoralandwrittencommunication• Minimumof3yearspostgraduateexperienceasa

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experience managing chronically ill patients preferred

• IntermediatePCandInternetcomputerskillspreferred

• Superiorplanningandorganisationalskillsandabilityto prioritise work in a dynamic environment.

• Anunderstandingofpersonalstrengthsandneeds;willingness to seek advice and assistance without hesitation.

• YoumusthaverelevantAustralianrecognisedqualifications and have the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

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unpaidannualleave• Cashoutanyunusedannualleave• Friendly,supportiveteamenvironment.

BenefitsGalore!

Healthways Australia, the place youchoose to do your best work.

Due to an enormous amount of growth we have several opportunities available for RNstoworkinourexcitingnewofficeinNorthRydeandwhatweneedisyourclinicalexpertise to deliver our telephone care support and health coaching to our participants.

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Our work place options:•Fulltime(MondaytoFriday)•Parttimeoptions•Workfromhome(afterfullcompetencyand6

monthsworkingintheoffice)

•Acombinationofofficeandworkathome•Wewillaccommodatetimeoffoverthe

school holidays to meet family commitments.

Healthways has been providing comprehensive health management programs for the last 30 years employing over 4000 employees across four continents. Our Australian operation commenced in April 2009 and has been growing rapidly ever since. Healthways has a proven track record in telephonic health coaching and improving health outcomes.NurseCareManagers(RNs)areresponsibletohelpourparticipantsmakechangesintheirlifestyles, leading them to significantly improved health outcomes.Drawing on your clinical experience and being supported by a team of Dieticians, Exercise PhysiologistsandClinicalNurseConsultantsyouwillimpactthelivesofotherswhileyoucontinue to develop your skills and expertise in this role.

•CompetitiveSalaryof$73,078plusSuperannuation•Partandfulltimeoptionsavailable•Noweekends!

Our next intake is June so don’t delay. Welookforwardtohearingfromyou!

ToapplyforthispositionpleasecontactLauraHookes,HRAdvisoron(02)[email protected] Visit www.healthwaysaustralia.com.au/HTML/careers,theHealthwayscareerspageforfurtherinformation.

Requirements•Excellentoralandwrittencommunication•Minimumof3yearspostgraduateexperienceasa

RegisteredNurse•Broadknowledgeofchronicdiseases,previous

experience managing chronically ill patients preferred

•IntermediatePCandInternetcomputerskillspreferred

•Superiorplanningandorganisationalskillsandabilityto prioritise work in a dynamic environment.

•Anunderstandingofpersonalstrengthsandneeds;willingness to seek advice and assistance without hesitation.

•YoumusthaverelevantAustralianrecognisedqualifications and have the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

•5weeksannualleave•Competitivesalaryandannualreviews•Noweekends•Lotsofongoingtraininganddevelopment•Bright,modernofficeenvironment•Freshfruitandfreecappuccinomachine•Discountedhealthinsurance•Salarycontinuance•Massages•Lotsofexcitingcareeropportunities•Optiontobuymoreannualleaveortake

unpaidannualleave•Cashoutanyunusedannualleave•Friendly,supportiveteamenvironment.

BenefitsGalore!

Healthways Australia, the place youchoose to do your best work.

Due to an enormous amount of growth we have several opportunities available for RNstoworkinourexcitingnewofficeinNorthRydeandwhatweneedisyourclinicalexpertise to deliver our telephone care support and health coaching to our participants.

with so many benefits... you will be running to work!

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The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency will monitor a new website enabling NIB customers to score the performance of Australian allied health practitioners.

The national regulator will review the health fund’s online service, Whitecoat at www.whitecoat.com.au, amid concerns the site could breach the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act which prohibits the use of testimonial advertising. Breaches of the Act carry a maximum penalty of $10,000.

The site, which is expected to go live at the end of June, has also come under fire for using Medicare Australia information to create its list of 165,000 allied health practitioners.

NIB is continuing to stand behind the website, which will be the first of its kind in Australia.

“Our legal advice is that it’s not a breach (of the Act),” NIB’s chief marketing officer Rhod McKensey said.

“We wouldn’t be going down this path if we thought it was a breach of that law.”

The AHPRA has released a statement saying it has “patient safety at its heart” and will monitor the approach to using testimonials in relation to National Law.

NIB planned to list practitioners’ information based on a range of sources including Medicare data.

But media reports state Medicare has contacted the NIB, reminding it that Medicare information can only be used for verifying claims.

Allied Health Practitioner Website Under Fire

For the full article visit NCAH.com.auCopyright NCAH

Central Queensland Mental Health Service have several opportunities fornurses and allied health professionals to join our managerial and clinical teams in

Rockhampton, Emerald and Gladstone.

So, if you have been thinking of starting a new life in regional urban, coastal or country Central Queensland, now is a great time to make the change.

To find out more and express your interest, email your resume to [email protected] today.

It is not what you can do for Central Queensland, but what Central Queensland can do for you.

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC) is a well-established regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) founded in 1986. KAMSC has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 25 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence based best practice in primary health care. An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team. Based in Bidyadanga, only a few hours from Broome, you will work as part of a multi disciplinary team to deliver direct clinical care to clients as well as implementing public health programs.To be successful in this role you will need to have well developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. You will also need to be a Registered Nurse and registered to work in Western Australia.An attractive salary package incorporating generous district and remote allowances is on offer. Additional benefits include 2 weeks special leave after every 12 weeks, airfare allowance to the value of $1200 for every 12 weeks worked, fully furnished housing and 5 weeks annual leave.Visit our webpage www.kamsc.org.au to view a detailed job description including selection criteria. For more information please contact Sue Stewart on (08) 9192 4952.This opportunity would suit someone with a sense of adventure and a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and wellbeing. To apply for this job go to: www.kamsc.currentjobs.com.au& enter ref code 559897. Applications close 1 July 2011.

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Our work place options:•Fulltime(MondaytoFriday)•Parttimeoptions•Workfromhome(afterfullcompetencyand6

monthsworkingintheoffice)

•Acombinationofofficeandworkathome•Wewillaccommodatetimeoffoverthe

school holidays to meet family commitments.

Healthways has been providing comprehensive health management programs for the last 30 years employing over 4000 employees across four continents. Our Australian operation commenced in April 2009 and has been growing rapidly ever since. Healthways has a proven track record in telephonic health coaching and improving health outcomes.NurseCareManagers(RNs)areresponsibletohelpourparticipantsmakechangesintheirlifestyles, leading them to significantly improved health outcomes.Drawing on your clinical experience and being supported by a team of Dieticians, Exercise PhysiologistsandClinicalNurseConsultantsyouwillimpactthelivesofotherswhileyoucontinue to develop your skills and expertise in this role.

•CompetitiveSalaryof$73,078plusSuperannuation•Partandfulltimeoptionsavailable•Noweekends!

Our next intake is June so don’t delay. Welookforwardtohearingfromyou!

ToapplyforthispositionpleasecontactLauraHookes,HRAdvisoron(02)[email protected] Visit www.healthwaysaustralia.com.au/HTML/careers,theHealthwayscareerspageforfurtherinformation.

Requirements•Excellentoralandwrittencommunication•Minimumof3yearspostgraduateexperienceasa

RegisteredNurse•Broadknowledgeofchronicdiseases,previous

experience managing chronically ill patients preferred

•IntermediatePCandInternetcomputerskillspreferred

•Superiorplanningandorganisationalskillsandabilityto prioritise work in a dynamic environment.

•Anunderstandingofpersonalstrengthsandneeds;willingness to seek advice and assistance without hesitation.

•YoumusthaverelevantAustralianrecognisedqualifications and have the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

•5weeksannualleave•Competitivesalaryandannualreviews•Noweekends•Lotsofongoingtraininganddevelopment•Bright,modernofficeenvironment•Freshfruitandfreecappuccinomachine•Discountedhealthinsurance•Salarycontinuance•Massages•Lotsofexcitingcareeropportunities•Optiontobuymoreannualleaveortake

unpaidannualleave•Cashoutanyunusedannualleave•Friendly,supportiveteamenvironment.

BenefitsGalore!

Healthways Australia, the place youchoose to do your best work.

Due to an enormous amount of growth we have several opportunities available for RNstoworkinourexcitingnewofficeinNorthRydeandwhatweneedisyourclinicalexpertise to deliver our telephone care support and health coaching to our participants.

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Our work place options:•Fulltime(MondaytoFriday)•Parttimeoptions•Workfromhome(afterfullcompetencyand6

monthsworkingintheoffice)

•Acombinationofofficeandworkathome•Wewillaccommodatetimeoffoverthe

school holidays to meet family commitments.

Healthways has been providing comprehensive health management programs for the last 30 years employing over 4000 employees across four continents. Our Australian operation commenced in April 2009 and has been growing rapidly ever since. Healthways has a proven track record in telephonic health coaching and improving health outcomes.NurseCareManagers(RNs)areresponsibletohelpourparticipantsmakechangesintheirlifestyles, leading them to significantly improved health outcomes.Drawing on your clinical experience and being supported by a team of Dieticians, Exercise PhysiologistsandClinicalNurseConsultantsyouwillimpactthelivesofotherswhileyoucontinue to develop your skills and expertise in this role.

•CompetitiveSalaryof$73,078plusSuperannuation•Partandfulltimeoptionsavailable•Noweekends!

Our next intake is June so don’t delay. Welookforwardtohearingfromyou!

ToapplyforthispositionpleasecontactLauraHookes,HRAdvisoron(02)[email protected] Visit www.healthwaysaustralia.com.au/HTML/careers,theHealthwayscareerspageforfurtherinformation.

Requirements• Excellentoralandwrittencommunication• Minimumof3yearspostgraduateexperienceasa

RegisteredNurse• Broadknowledgeofchronicdiseases,previous

experience managing chronically ill patients preferred

• IntermediatePCandInternetcomputerskillspreferred

• Superiorplanningandorganisationalskillsandabilityto prioritise work in a dynamic environment.

• Anunderstandingofpersonalstrengthsandneeds;willingness to seek advice and assistance without hesitation.

• YoumusthaverelevantAustralianrecognisedqualifications and have the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

• 5weeksannualleave• Competitivesalaryandannualreviews• Noweekends• Lotsofongoingtraininganddevelopment• Bright,modernofficeenvironment• Freshfruitandfreecappuccinomachine• Discountedhealthinsurance• Salarycontinuance• Massages• Lotsofexcitingcareeropportunities• Optiontobuymoreannualleaveortake

unpaidannualleave• Cashoutanyunusedannualleave• Friendly,supportiveteamenvironment.

BenefitsGalore!

Healthways Australia, the place youchoose to do your best work.

Due to an enormous amount of growth we have several opportunities available for RNstoworkinourexcitingnewofficeinNorthRydeandwhatweneedisyourclinicalexpertise to deliver our telephone care support and health coaching to our participants.

with so many benefits... you will be running to work!

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[email protected]

The employment experts for Nurses around Australia

For more information, talk toDonna Gould or David Hunterin the Medacs HealthcareNursing team.

Specialising in a range of permanent and temporary roles for Registered Nurses in Australia and across the world

Hot Jobs Melbourne - ICU and Theatre Nurses - 457 visas availableInpatient Mental Health RN - Country WAICU Nurses - Country WA Contract Nurses needed for regional NSWTheatre Nurses - Sydney - 457 visa availableRemote Area RN’s and PCA’s for contracts in WA and NTRenal RN for Country WASenior RN’s and Unit Managers for Singapore HospitalsScrub Scout and Orth Scrub Scout RN’s for Coastal QLDPermanent Roles for specialist RN s looking for 457 visasRoles Across the UK for RN’s

Contact UsEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 1800 059 790

For a full list of our opportunities around the world go to: www.medacs.com.au

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OXFORD AUNTS CARE3 Cornmarket St. Oxford OX1 3EX UK

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What are you waiting for? Exciting opportunities and unique challenges await nurses keen to experience life in Australia’s more isolated communities.

Remote area nurses work in a range of settings across Australia and the region, with an emphasis on remote Indigenous communities. They also cover mining, agricultural, tourism, refugee and international communities, and more.

People living in rural and remote areas who suffer from health issues face many challenges like limited access to services and transport. Time away from home for investigations and treatment can be a problem for some, as can feelings of isolation and loneliness. The staff caring for these people also have to cope with fewer resources than in large centres.

Remote area nurses may work as part of a small team, even if team members are separated from one another geographically, or work independently, referring patients when further intervention is required. Often remaining available for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the position requires a broad scope of skills, providing emergency care and health care in the context of family and community.

While they can experience personal and professional isolation, these nurses describe the collaborative advanced practice and the broad set of professional skills required as unique in nursing and the most rewarding part of the job. A remote area nurse or midwife is generally regarded highly within remote communities.

We spoke to one registered nurse who worked through a Northern Territory agency in two remote locations and is considering

doing it again, this time in Victoria. Her first placement was at Maningrida, on the coast of Northern Territory, one hour’s flight from Darwin for five weeks. She explained that it is a clinic with a GP and four or five nurses servicing the town and includes a mobile clinic servicing smaller outlying settlements. It copes with emergencies that need to be flown to Darwin, as well as dealing with day-to-day health issues and managing and following up treatment of chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma.

Her second remote placement was for four weeks at Yulara, a township near Ayers Rock that has a small clinic with a GP two days a week and a rotating staff of three nurses. She told us that it deals mostly with the health of tourists and staff from the resort and any emergencies that are flown to Alice Springs.

When asked what the best and worst parts of the placement were, she said, ‘The best part was meeting the local ‘personalities’, experiencing the ‘outback’ lifestyle, driving a 4WD ambulance with the entire family of the sick person in the back, which was very funny, using car headlights to direct a plane on the tarmac at some ungodly hour, and many more. The worst was a plane not being able to land, or pilots not available, a lack of equipment, and missing family and friends.’

In response to the question about what she would change, she replied, ‘I don’t think you can change much. They need more experienced people and facilities out ‘there’, with more planes and pilots. You need to wait for the transfer of sick patients until a pilot has had the required hours of rest between flights, so there is often a delay, but most of the people living remotely want to live there and they understand that there have to be compromises.’

Remote area nursing - what are you waiting for?by Bridget Willett

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The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate advanced clinical practice in a related position, participation in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures, as well as the ability to manage, problem solve and operate within a multidisciplinary approach. If you can demonstrate your ability to initiate and participate in the performance management of nursing staff and your experience in the management of human, physical and material resources, then we want to hear from you.

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Aboriginal CorporationUrapuntja Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health organization situated in the Alyawarr region of Central Australia, 280km NE of Alice Springs. We have a population of 1200 people living across 16 small communities.

Attractive wages, salary packaging arrangements, and subsidized accommodation in a beautiful setting, is on offer to reliable resilient individuals who have some time to devote to us.

Do you really want to make a difference in remote Aboriginal health?

This is your chance to take a crucial role in an organization whose mission is to maximize indigenous health and has remarkable statistics to prove it. Opportunities to put your ideals into practice exist in this exciting time in health evolution.

Urapuntja Health Service needs a permanent Nurse practitioner, Registered Nurse / Midwife with current clinical experience. Acute care medicine and primary health care experience preferred, with proven communication and computer skills and a commitment to primary health care to work as part of a harmonious multi-disciplinary health team in a cross-cultural setting.

We are also looking for a Health Promotion program officer to work with our young mums in the community guiding them in our hygiene and nutrition program.

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Nurse Unit Manager International Health & Medical Services (IHMS) is the leading provider of healthcare facilities

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International SOS. Our business provides medical services to people in immigration detention

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our client and other regional stakeholders. Working closely with the Director of Nursing and

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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of quality assurance including ability to identify and

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Funded by the Australian Government

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