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Announcements and Downloads
Australian Nursing Federation initiatives this month:
- ANF holds serious concerns re TAFE undergraduate nursing course
- Under pressure - ANF survey reveals urgent need for paid parental leave scheme
- ANF members battle to save nursing awards
More information
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is organising a workshop on clinical handover on Monday 24 November 2008 in Adelaide. Open flyer
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is holding a National Innovation Workshop on 'Development and use of observation charts to identify patients at risk' in Sydney on 14 November 2008. More information
The Bringing Nurses Back into the Workforce program is an Australian Government initiative to support recruitment of 1,000 nurses into residential aged care. Under this initiative, registered or enrolled nurses who have not worked as a nurse in Australia for 12 months or more may be eligible for cash bonuses to encourage them to come back to work in residential aged care homes. Eligible nurses who have returned to work in a residential aged care home on or after 15 January 2008 may be eligible to receive the cash bonus.
For further information about the Bringing Nurses Back into the Workforce program please contact the Royal College of Nursing Australia. Email: BNBW@rcna.org.au or freecall: 1800 553 252. More information
The Renal Nurse Practitioner Collaborative, a Victorian initiative, has been funded by DHS with the intention to be a group of convenience who meet to share resources, support and learnings. It should involve as many as want to be involved; not limited to sites funded by DHS for renal NP projects, and be supported by activities defined by the groups needs. The inaugural get together is being held on October 8th, 2008. Open flyer.
Chronic Disease Prevention & Management Initiative Self Management Forum, 25th September 2008, 6:30pm, Woodridge, QLD. Open flyer
Community and Primary Health Care Policy Think Tank, 24 September 2008, Brassey Hotel, Canberra. Registration form
The annual National Vascular Conference will be held in Adelaide on September 11th – 14th. Members of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Nursing have reduced registration at this combined nursing, surgery, and imaging forum. For more information visit the conference web site at www.vascular2008.com
The 8th National Enrolled Nurse Association (NENA) Conference is being held on October 16-17 in Perth. More info.
Now available: a database of Postgraduate Renal Courses available in NSW for both RNs and Enrolled Nurses. The list includes contact details, facility, length, subjects, cost and requirements for each course, and will be updated regularly, thanks to Deborah Knagge. Open the database here.
The Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute calls for participation in Stream 13 of its Research Program. Stream 13 will systematically identify, review and synthesize knowledge about the drivers of successful primary health care service delivery in Australia and develop practical policy options fit for use in the Australian context.
More information
CoNNO E-bulletin No. 3: June 2008.
CONO members: The federal office has commenced a petition seeking the support of nurses to defend nursing federal and state awards. The petition is in response to a campaign by a number of employers to replace nursing awards with generic industry awards which ANF believes will be bad for nurses and the provision of patient and resident care.
The petition is on the ANF web site at www.anf.org.au. Petition close-off date is 1 October 2008.
Media release: The College of Nursing, 30 June 2008: Health workforce better skilled than ever before
Abstracts are invited for "Improving Quality, Safety and Throughput: The Healthy Hospital" to be held on 13-14 November 2008 at the Hilton, Victoria Sq, Adelaide. More information
CoNNO Media Release, 24 June 2008: Nursing Coalition welcomes ex-Chair as Chief Nurse
From crikey.com.au 25/06/08: Nurses say that it’s time the AMA got with the times
ANMC Media Release: National Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer appointed, June 23, 2008.
Click here to read an address to the National Press Club on 18 June 2008 by AMA President Rosanna Capolingua.
The June edition of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) newsletter is now available to view online. This is the first e-newsletter for the ANMC.
Included are updates on
- National Registration and Accreditation for the Health Professions
- The Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Nurses and Midwives
- Project to develop Boundaries of Professional Practice for Nurses and Midwives
- Project to develop a National Framework for the Continuing Competence of Nurses and Midwives
- Project to develop national standards and criteria for the accreditation of nursing and midwifery courses
To view the newsletter please click here.
NHMRC Council Communique - Report of the 170th Session of the NHMRC, 24 April 2008. Agenda items included the 2020 Summit, Australian Government health initiatives, preventative health, obesity and nutrition and research in the clinical environment.
The scientific programme of
the 37th EDTNA/ERCA International Conference, Prague, 6-9 September 2008, has been published at www.edtna-erca-prague2008.com/scientific-programme.html.
On-line registration can be processed on conference website www.edtnaerca.org/ and
www.edtna-erca-prague2008.com/registration-2.html.
CoNNO Media Release, Friday 2 May 2008, National nurses coalition announces inaugural Council.
The VTE Summit will address: The need for improving VTE prophylaxis including clinical and economic implications; A closer look at current initiatives: how are we making an impact; Proposed models for improving VTE prophylaxis from a local and international perspective; and Building a national framework and solutions for better outcomes.
For more information about the Coalition, please contact the ACTION on VTE Secretariat via Robyn Ridings at HemiAustralia@aol.com.
New commission calls for submissions to help design Australia's future health system - We want your ideas. NHHRC media release, 4 April.
You are invited to attend the 13th Australian Nurse Teachers' Society NNEC hosted by SWAHS, 9 - 11 September 2008. For more details see www.conlog.com.au/ants. The venue is the Showground at Olympic Park, Sydney.
The ANF is pleased to announce that the total amount raised in the ANF/APHEDA East Timor Nurses Appeal was AU$151,625. The East Timor Nurses Association and APHEDA in East Timor are working on criteria for distribution of the funds. APHEDA will be the budget holder.
As earlier advised, the East Timor Government are also assisting disposed people with relocation, so the funds raised by the ANF will be used to refurnish and replace household goods burned or destroyed during the political unrest.
Thank you all for your assistance with the appeal.
Many thanks,
Jill ILIFFE
Federal Secretary
Australian Nursing Federation
Education crisis threatens Federal plans to tackle nursing shortage, media release 18 March 2008.
Renal Professional Development Modules at Deakin University, 2008. Open flyer
Please click here for an announcement regarding Jill Iliffe’s resignation as Federal Secretary of the ANF. Jill will leave the ANF on 1 April 2008, after nine years in the job.
Media release from Centre of Policy Development: Advice to the Commissioners: start with AHCRA's communique say Doggett, McCauley and King, 3 March 2008.
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council media release regarding the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the ANMC and the Nursing Council of New Zealand, 25 February 2008.
Joint Media Release with the
Minister for Health and Ageing,
National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission, 25 February 2008
Media Release: International Council of Nurses condemns violence against health workers in Kenya and supports the National Nurses Association of Kenya call for protection of patients and health workers, 1 February 2008
On-line registration to the 37th EDTNA/ERCA International Conference, Prague, 6-9 September 2008 is now open at http://www.edtna-erca-prague2008.com/registration-2.html
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council, December 2007 newsletter is available online via their website at www.anmc.org.au/about/newsletters.php.
"Reality shock" a reality for newly graduate nurses, media alert regarding the Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 6 December 2007.
Integrity in research, meeting community expectations, and handling
allegations of misconduct are the focus of a new national code released
today by the NHMRC, the Australian Research Council (ARC) and Universities
Australia. The Code replaces the Joint NHMRC/AVCC Statement and Guidelines
on Research Practice (1997). Read media release
The National Indigenous Television service (NITV) will soon broadcast a series of programs on Indigenous health which have been produced by the Rural Health Education Foundation.
The following programs are to be screened early in 2008:
Consultation the key to safety and quality in health care, Media Release from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council, 30 November 2007
Information about Wound Care is now available on Build-a-Book. To find out more visit www.buildabook.com.au/?mc=wound_care_2007-10-29.
The Australian Nursing Federation is committed to supporting the Close the Gap campaign to reduce health inequality between Indigenous and other Australians within a generation. More info.
Australia Fair is an initiative developed by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) aimed at promoting fairness in public policy decision-making and supported by ANF as an ACOSS member. More info.
The Australian Nursing Federation (Victorian Branch) has launched a new fund to assist Victorian nurses who have had their pay docked while fighting for a safer public health system. Generous donations have already been offered by patients, retired nurses, doctors, members of the community and trade unionists. ANF members experiencing hardship can apply for financial assistance by completing this form. Or donate now.
Open media alert for the launch of the AJAN website.
The Pacific Eye Institute (Fiji School of Medicine) is offering a Post Graduate Diploma of Eye Care for ophthalmic nurses in 2008 and 2009. The Pacific Eye Institute is an initiative of the Fred Hollows Foundation NZ.
Information about the Diploma is available on the website of the Pacific Eye Institute at www.pacificeyeinstitute.org.
Click here to read an article providing an overview of the competency movement in nursing by Mary Chiarella, Professor of Clinical Practice Development and Policy Research at NSW Health
and Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Health, UTS .
On May 1 2007 the ANF launched the ANF/APHEDA $5+ appeal for the nurses of East Timor with the aim of raising $400,000 to replace the homes that were lost in the violence of 2006. More info
The President of The College of Nursing, Leanne Morton, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Osmond to the position of Chief Executive of The College, effective from Monday, 16 July 2007. Tracey succeeds Professor Judy Lumby who led The College from 1998 to 2007.
From Sandra Lever:
I am wondering whether anyone from the NNO has conducted any work within their specialty on the scope of practise for ENs. I am not sure whether this is similiar for other specialties but within rehabilitation nursing, we are finding that there is a blurring between the role of the registered and enrolled nurse. Hence, there is a research project currently in progress exploring this in rehabilitation. If anyone has conducted any work in this area or has any suggestions, could they please let me know, so that I can get in contact with them. Any guidance or assistance would be really appreciated.
Kind regards
Sandra
Sandra Lever
CNC Rehabilitation/
ARNA Past President
Email: Sandra.Lever@royalrehab.com.au
Those unable to attend the 9th National Rural Health Conference in Albury (7-10 March 2007) should take heart. The National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) has comprehensively updated its website by adding post-Conference information to keep you informed about the state of health in Australia's rural and remote areas. Click here
Please follow links for the NNO subcommittee meeting summaries for Ehealth and Research.
Journal of Advanced Nursing Press release: STAMP system can help professionals to identify potentially violent individuals, 20 June 2007
Royal College of Nursing Australia, Media Release: Indigenous emergency needs nurses, 22 June 2007.
Federal Health Minister's media release: New guidelines for communicating end-of-life issues, 18 June 2007
Following the recent discussions at the NNO meeting regarding nursing and health research, some may be interested in this editorial published in April 2007 in the respected international medical journal The Lancet, in an unprecedented move, commenting strongly on the record of the federal government in relation to its attitudes to health and medical research. Click here
The Minister for Health has announced more than $10 million in fellowships and grants for primary health care research as part of the Australian Government's Primary Health Care Research Evaluation and Development (PHCRED) Strategy. See Government Media Release
The Rural Health Education Foundation’s program on Chlamydia that was broadcast in March 2007 is now available on DVD or video free. More information
Click here for Royal College of Nursing Australia, Media Release: New President for peak professional nursing organisation, 18 May 2007.
The Australian Nursing Federation launches the $5+ appeal to rebuild a future for East Timor nurses. More information
Latest update from Royal College of Nursing Research & Development Co-ordinating Centre:
Building and Sustaining Research Capacity in Community Practice, Midwifery and Nursing: Report of An Expert Colloquium. www.man.ac.uk/rcn/rs/publ/buildingcapacity07.pdf
The RCN Research Society announced the latest revision of the booklet Research Ethics: RCN guidance for nurses. [publication code 003 138]. www.man.ac.uk/rcn/rs/ethics.htm
The RCN Research Society will be launching RCN Guidance on User Involvement in Research by Nurses at the RCN International Nursing Research conference in Dundee, May 2007. The guidance comprises a twelve-page booklet which provides answers to 10 key questions which may help you to ensure meaningful user involvement in your research. www.man.ac.uk/rcn/rs/userinvolvement/
Click here for a resource that members may find useful for media training and advice.
The award winning Sustainable Farm Families Project is looking for remote nurses in any region of Australia to undergo training to be able to deliver this program.
For further information visit www.sustainablefarmfamilies.org.au/
The CareSearch website was funded by the Department of Health and Ageing to improve the evidence for palliative care clinicians, researchers and educators.
www.caresearch.com.au.
The National Rural Health conference with 1200 rural and remote delegates from every corner of the country was held in March in Albury. Click here for the Conference Communique.
The Rural Health Education Foundation has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing to offer their injury prevention program, Keep Safe, on DVD or VHS video for free. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are three times more likely to die from injury than other Australians. The Keep Safe program, initially broadcast in May 2006, offers models and ideas for communities on what can work for them in the area of preventing injuries in Aboriginal communities, and how some communities are managing these problems.
To order your free DVD or VHS video copy of Keep Safe (one per person or organisation only within Australia), please email keepsafe@rhef.com.au; or fax (02) 6232-5484 specifying your preferred format and providing your name, organisation, postal address, contact telephone number and email address.
Click here for the first of two six monthly reports from the NNO secretariat to the Health Workforce Branch and Principal Workforce Committee of the Department of Health and Ageing in accordance with the funding from N3ET. The report outlines: progress on the NNO member profile update; the review of the coalition governance; and the draft strategic plan.
Click here for a news release about the unveiling of ‘The Renal Drug Reference Guide’ by Renal Clinical Pharmacist Specialist and Chief Editor Mr Matthew Cervelli and Kidney Health Australia Medical Director, Dr Tim Mathew in Adelaide, South Australia. The Renal Drug Reference Guide’ is a major, independent and comprehensive publication focusing on the use of drugs in patients with renal impairment and transplantation.
The Australian Healthcare Association (AHA) provides a comprehensive listing of upcoming conferences and seminars in the health industry, at www.aushealthcare.com.au/events/index.asp
Quality Use of Medicine in Dementia Care Program, more information
Some instructions on how to conduct your own media monitoring and receive updates on national nursing issues through Google news alerts:
Go to Google home page ... Click on more ... Click on alerts ... Enter your search terms (eg nursing/nurse/wound care/mental health/critical care + Australia) ... Choose how often ... Enter your email address ... Click create alert. You're away!
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC), the National Foundation for Australian Women (NFAW) and the Women’s Electoral Lobby (WEL Australia) have released a new report on women's wages and conditions in the Australian workforce. The report is available at www.nfaw.org and is available on the HREOC’s website at www.humanrights.gov.au
The following information is now available on the N3ET website: Governance Standards for Nursing & Midwifery Organisations - Report & Toolkit. For your copy go to the What's New web page at: www.nnnet.gov.au/whatsnew.htm.
MedicinesTalk is produced by consumers for consumers to encourage and promote Quality Use of Medicines (QUM), especially among people who use multiple medicines.
Around 82 consumer-friendly articles are accessible electronically and free hardcopy subscriptions are available from the NPS website consumer page or go directly to
www.nps.org.au/site.php?page=2&content=/resources/content/cons_medtalk.html.
The ANF has responded to the proposed framework for specialisation as developed by the Nursing and Nursing Education Taskforce (N3ET).
This response can be viewed at www.anf.org.au/anf_pdf/anf_submissions/Sub_N3ET_Framework_Nsg_Midwifery.pdf
Read the latest N3ET report on funding for clinical education.
To view the N3ET Position Statement or to provide comments on this document, visit the Nurse Practitioner Webpage.
In 2007, Adelaide school teacher Margie Raynor is taking a year off work to cycle solo around Australia to raise awareness of, and much-needed funds for, Kidney Health Australia. This is a self-funded ride and she hopes to raise in the vicinity of $200,000 - $10 for every kilometre cycled. Generous sponsors from all over Australia are sought. More information
Palliative Care Australia, with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, has developed a trial website (www.livingcaringworking.com) aimed primarily at the work colleagues of people with a life threatening illness or their carers.
The website contains information on understanding the experiences of work colleagues and provides tips on creating a supportive work environment. The website also provides information for people living with a life threatening illness and their carers.
Interested in governance? You may be interested in this article on board membership that was mentioned at the May 2006 NNO meeting.
www.virginblue.com.au/products/voyeur/may06/index.php?section=Get%20on%20board
Give about 40 minutes of your time annually to complete an online survey that will examine workforce and health outcomes for Nurses & Midwives in Australia and New Zealand. Join the Nurses & Midwives e-cohort! Register at www.e-cohort.net.
The CDNM (ANZ) has formed a Research Advisory Group to foster research in nursing and midwifery education throughout Australia and New Zealand. More info ...
You can subscribe to receive a regular newsletter from the National Health and Medical Research Council by going to the following site: www.nhmrc.gov.au/site/subscribe.htm. This newsletter is a comprehensive summary of the activities of the Council and will keep you and your organisation up-to-date on the latest news from the Council including key dates for grant applications and public consultations.
Follow the links for details about a N3ET discussion paper on nursing specialisation, and the current N3ET newsletter.
Click here for the ANF Governance Project schedule.
Here's a link to the National Health Workforce Strategic Framework as discussed at the last meeting of the NNOs:
www.health.nsw.gov.au/amwac/pdf/NHW_stratfwork_AHMC_2004.pdf
Click here for media release titled Academic Leaders Form New Global Alliance on Nursing Education to Focus on Improving Patient Care Worldwide released by the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (Australia & New Zealand). For further information regarding the Alliance please visit www.cdnm.edu.au .
Click here for the latest e-bulletin for the Australian Nursing Federation project funded by the Australian Government on Nurses and Information Technology. If you would like further information on the project please contact the Canberra office of the ANF on 02 6232 6533, email rebecca@anf.org.au.
Click here for the National CKD Strategy Workshop Report.
The Australian Nursing Journal offers an ongoing opportunity for people to contribute to two sections of the journal, the 'Clinical Update' and 'Focus' sections.
'Clinical Update' is a technical tool for nurses, intended to provide useful, relevant, and up-to-date clinical information to assist nurses in their practice. It is an ideal way for specialist nurses to share their knowledge or research in a manner that will not only benefit their peers, but raise their profile at the same time! Guidelines are available from the ANJ editor by emailing anj@anf.org.au.
'Focus' is a section where nurses can share their news on innovative projects and professional accomplishments in a more informal style. These are intended to be 'news' type articles, and should be around 300 words each.
Please contact Fiona Armstrong, Associate Editor, by emailing fiona@anf.org.au or Yvonne Kelley, ANJ Editor by emailing anj@anf.org.au for further details about how to be involved in the journal.
Read an update on the Aboriginal Health Worker and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker National Competency Standards and Qualifications Project - click here.
Read the final report on NH&MRC's consideration of Animal To Human Transplantation (Xenotransplantation) Research. Click here.
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