Inservice Education Programs

TESTIMONIAL

‘I decided to join St Vincent’s Hospital because I had heard of its great reputation as a fantastic place to work. There are many exciting learning opportunities and you have the chance to work alongside some very inspirational people.

We also get to work in a bright, clean environment in the heart of the city with the latest technology and resources at our fingertips. Then at the end of the day, when all the hard work is done there is always lots of fun to have with the great social side of St Vincent’s.
Jodie Gange
Registered Nurse
Xavier 10 N

Continuing nurse education

Introductory level specialist nursing programs

Acute Non Invasive Ventilation
Anaesthetics and Recovery Nursing
Cancer Nursing
Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Nursing
Cardiopulmonary Transplant Nursing
Emergency Nursing
GIT Nursing
HIV & Viral Hepatitis Nursing
Intensive Care Nursing
Laparoscopic Nursing
Management of Acute Respiratory Conditions
Neuroscience Nursing
Orthopaedic Nursing
Perioperative Nursing
Recognition and Management of Patients with Acute Conditions
Rhythm Interpretation
12 Lead ECGs

Mandatory education programs

Aggression Management
Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinical Workshop
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Intravenous Drug Administration Accreditation

Skills development workshops

Advanced Life Support
Chest Tube Drainage
Continuous Epidural Analgesia
Critical Vital Signs for Enrolled Nurses
Cytotoxic Drug Administration
EEN Medication in the Workplace
Enrolled Nurse Skills Development Workshop
IV Cannulation & Venepuncture
Leg Ulcer Workshop
Management of CV and PIC Catheters
Patient Controlled Analgesia
Temporary Cardiac Pacing
Tracheostomy Management
Traction Workshop
Understanding Complex Wounds
Wound Management, Introductory Level and Complex Wound Management

Professional development opportunities

Preceptor workshop
Nursing In-Charge Workshop
Nurses Practice Forum
Management and Leadership Programs offered through Human Resources Department

Nurse Educator - Continuing Education Program
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Quarterly Calendar: May-August 2010

Continuing Education Application Form (internal)
Continuing Education Application Form (external)

Hospital and nursing orientation: A two day structured program for registered and enrolled nurses. With the second day clinically focused. A third day of orientation is provided for nurses undertaking the Transitional Program.