Careers and Professional Development
Welcome to Northern Sydney Central Coast Health (NSCCH) Nursing and Midwifery Careers and Professional Development page. With a nursing staff of over 5,000 across the fifteen facilities within NSCCH, we have a well-qualified and enthusiastic group that is actively involved in the planning and implementation of many initiatives. The critical components of our efforts include a well-organised recruitment plan that’s inclusive of a conducive work environment in order to enhance retention of staff, and commitment to professional development to ensure provision of quality care. In all efforts, our patients and their families are our focus.
Our commitment to ongoing education and professional development enables NSCCH to provide quality care. This is evident throughout the Area Health Service. We are committed to strengthening our commitment to professional development and promote and facilitate a culture of learning in pursuit of excellence in professional nursing practice.
Upon employment new employees attend a general orientation, encompassing introduction to the hospital, organisational requirement and mandatory education programmes. Nursing and Midwifery will continue with introduction to speciality area, professional practice issues and common corporate clinical programs, after which the nurse receives unit-specific clinical instruction based on identified competencies. Clinical nurse educators are available in your clinical unit / ward to support you. For senior staff / managers there are additional programs to meet your needs.
There are many opportunities available for personal and professional development within NSCCH and there are for both entry into nursing and continuing education. We offer a Trainee Enrolled nurse and Reconnect Strategy programme.
Communication strategies are in place to provide information to nurses who wish to attend postgraduate studies of interest to meet their professional objectives or for those who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in their chosen specialties. Financial Assistance and Professional leave are also available and may be granted on an individual basis. Scholarship funds for professional development are also available for nurses and midwives.
Opportunities for entry into nursing:-
- Work Experience
- Nursing Observation Experiences
- Assistance in Nursing (AIN)
- Trainee Enrolled Nurse Education Program
- Undergraduate placement
Opportunities for continuing education:-
- Reconnect Strategy
- New Graduate programs
- Northern Sydney Home Nursing service
- Mental Health Nursing Midwifery clinical placements and postgraduate studies and
- Postgraduate studies in conjunction with Universities.
As you travel through this Web site, you will obtain a flavor of our organization and our commitment to progressive and proactive nursing and midwifery practices.
Vicki Simpson
Acting Area Manager - Nursing Careers and Professional Development.
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Vijay Saamy
Marketing Manager - Nursing and Midwifery Directorate.
Did you know? There is something for everyone in NSCCH!
