Take a greater role...
UNE Partnerships, the Education and Training Company
of the University of New England, has developed the General Practice
Nurse Leadership Development Program for nurses who are engaged
in primary health care services, being:
- nurses employed in private and public general practices
- nurses employed by Divisions of General Practice.
Its structure and content has been determined after consultation
with the Australian Divisions of General Practice, and using the
extensive expertise of UNE Partnership’s health care management
resources. The course recognises the current substantial growth
and development of the Australian general practice nurse workforce,
and aims to develop their leadership skills, to enable their effective
involvment in the planning and delivery of primary care services
and the development of their profession.
The Methodology
The Program is based on action learning and a workplace orientated
approach. Action learning is a process of learning and reflection,
supported by colleagues, with an intention of applying learning
outcomes in the workplace. The program runs over a twelve month
period as a combination of distance delivery and two experiential
learning workshops.
The Delivery and Assessment
Participants will receive full distance education materials before
the first session, an online support site and six residential workshop
days divided into two sets of three days. The program will commence
with a face-to-face session to set the parameters of learning, and
determine group and individual objectives and work-based projects.
Following attendance at the workshops, participants work individually
and in small study teams (linked electronically) to reflect on workshop
experiences and progress with their workplace-related projects.
Individuals will have access to their designated Assessor at all
times by phone, email, fax and online site for support, guidance
and assistance with concepts and assessment. UNE Partnerships' administrative
staff will also ensure that participants are contacted regularly
for pastoral support and to keep them ‘on track’.
Formal assessment is a combination of individual assessments and
a group-based project prepared as much as possible in the workshop
sessions. A mentor, chosen for their expertise, will be available
to give direct guidance to each participant.
The Content
The content covers the following themes:
Theme 1: Leadership
- Manage People
- Ensure Team Effectiveness
- Manage Projects
- Facilitate and Capitalise on Change and Innovation
Theme 2: Management
- Manage Operational Plans
- Financial Planning and Budgets
Theme 3: Stakeholders
- Manage Quality Customer Service
- Manage Meetings
The Program
The General Practice Nurse Leadership Development Program will
equip participants to take a greater, more responsible role in their
professional environment, and operate effectively and with confidence
within the business environment of general practice and primary
care.
The program is based on established, academically rigorous requirements.
It is a practical workplace focused program that meets the requirements
for issuing the Diploma of Business (BSB50101) qualification. It
is a nationally and internationally recognised qualification within
the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
How to Register and Enrol
Participants will be referred to UNE Partnerships after application
to and selection by the Australian Divisions of General Practice
- Nursing in General Practice Selection Committee. Download an
enrolment form.
Fees and Enrolment
Full Course enrolment (Diploma of Business [BSB50101] and Workshop
Program) - $4000
Includes:
- Workshop delivery - 2 x 3 day workshops
- Printed course materials
- Distance delivery over 12 month period
- Assessment to the national competency standards
- Ongoing access to assessor
- Course administration
- On-line support site
- Graduation Day
Program Funding
The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, has
provided funding for scholarships of $1200 per student (general
practice nurse) for the first intake of students in the 2007 program.
Additional assistance is being sought to provide financial support
towards travel and accommodation costs to attend the two study workshops.
Confirmation of this will be provided in the near future.
General practice nurses who enrol in the 2007 program will be eligible
to apply for a scholarship, and will be forwarded scholarship application
details on receipt of their enrolment application.
Workshop Dates:
Workshop One:
15-17 September 2008
Workshop Two:
TBA
For more information
Camilla Fitzroy
Program Administrator- Business
UNE Partnerships
P O Box U199
Armidale
Ph: 02 6773 0021
Fax: 02 6773 5230
camilla.fitzroy@unepartnerships.edu.au
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