RN Refresher Program 2015 Information Sessions Members of Eastern Health: Angliss Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Healesville & District Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, Peter James Centre, Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre, Wantirna Health, Yarra Ranges Health and Yarra Valley Community Health Outline • • • • • • Welcome and Introductions Housekeeping RN Refresher program at Eastern Health Formal Learning program Clinical placement Question Time About Us • We deliver clinical services to more than 700,000 people • Our services are located across 2,800 km • We employ over 8,000 staff; 4,000 Nurses and midwives • 67% of staff live within our local communities • We deliver more than 800,000 episodes of patient care each year RN Refresher Program • • • • • • • New program for Eastern Health Replaces re-entry program Workforce Strategy Pilot for 2015 Acute placements/exposure Local community focus 12-18 positions for pilot Why the Refresher Program? • • • • • Opportunity to experience the acute setting Increasing complexity of patients Increasing workload and demands on nurses Additional staff for the nursing team Opportunity to pilot, then if successful translate into other hospitals/settings • Learning in a supported environment • Opportunity to consider a career at Eastern Health • Permanent, Fixed Term, Nurse Bank, Pool The Program • Work as part of the nursing team • Under the direction and supervision of the educator and preceptor • RN role as per position description • No fee for program, unpaid positions • Induction and 3 study days • Clinical assessments in placement • Case Study Presentation Study days • Professional Issues – Accountability, Scope of Practice, Delegation & Supervision, Teamwork, Accreditation, Advocacy • Patient Safety – Behaviours of concern, delirium, dementia, pressure ulcer prevention, falls management, customer service, complaints, Medication safety, Blood products, Clinical assessment • Clinical SIM Learning – Deteriorating Patient - Assessment, MET Call, escalation, advocacy, Code Blue, after care Clinical Placement • Acute wards, Monday – Friday • Morning and afternoon shifts • Maroondah - Medical/Surgical • Box Hill - Medical/Surgical Uniform – as per policy. Support and Education • • • • • Clinical Support Nurse Buddy on ward Preceptor Nurse Unit Manager Education Team at Eastern Health • Project Manager Commitment • • • • • • • • Commences 23 February 2015 Full time = 6 weeks (in one block) 4 days per week = 7 weeks 3 days per week = 8 weeks Induction/orientation week 1, plus 3 study days Acute Clinical placement on ward Clinical assessments, competencies Theory and practical skills Conditions • RN Registration AHPRA • Ward work – weekly hours/study days – Not suitable if you have Uni / placements • Benefits of working for Eastern Health – Local, close to home – Opportunity to experience our wards – Confidence building, skill acquisition – Options after program Selection Criteria • • • • • • • You must have condition free RN registration Previous experience – not newly registered Acute experience advantageous You must have the right to live and work in Australia Citizenship or permanent residency National Police Check / Criminal History screening You must meet the required level of English language – written and spoken • Basic computer skills for study Things to consider…. • You must be committed to the program of work and study and meet the eligibility criteria • Acute wards can be very busy, demanding and high stress environments • Think about heavy manual work, shift work • You must have a professional, dedicated attitude • Parking is not available on site • This is not a formal pathway to an ongoing Nursing position How can I apply? Online application To be submitted no later than 30 November – Personal details – Employment History – Health Declaration – 2 Referees – Employment & professional – Cover letter and Resume upload – Police check, Working with Children check – 100 points of identification When will I hear? • Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview in December 2014 • Police checks need to be cleared • Attend Interview day • Group activity and one to one discussions • Staff from EH Education and wards • Successful applicants will be offered positions before Christmas • Program commences 23 February 2015 Any Questions? Telephone 9895 3190 Email - [email protected] Thank you for your attendance