This face-to-face two-day training is designed to empower NSWNMA members with the essential skills and knowledge to win change. Participants will explore the concept of power and how it operates with the workplace and society, learn about the rich history of the union movement, and develop strategies for identifying and managing workplace issues. This course […]
Day one will provide branch officials and activists with an overview of a range of common workplace issues for which they might be required to support members or provide representation. Day two will feature a professional education session on Law, Ethics and Professional Standards in nursing and midwifery. Course Dates: Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 […]
This course looks at the role of Delegates and how they drive democracy within the NSWNMA and will give Delegates confidence when contributing in your branch or The Circle, Committee of Delegates and Annual Conference. Course Date: Tuesday 24 June 2025, 10am – 4pm (followed by Committee of Delegates) PROGRAM: The structure and Democracy of […]
The two-day workshop explores workplace issues faced by our Culturally and Linguistically Diverse members. It looks at racism at work, introduces the NSWNMA branch structure and equips participants with both some collective and individual solutions to issues in the workplace. Course Dates: Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 June 2025, 8.30am registration for 9am start, 5pm […]
This workshop explores the importance of the legal and ethical frameworks that govern our everyday practice under national registration. Seminar Outline: The Australian legal system and laws affecting nurses and midwives relevant to practice; The Coroner, Coronial Inquests and making statements; The co-regulatory system in NSW (complaints and notifications); Professional obligations – documentation; Code of […]
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Code of Conduct for nurses and Code of Conduct for midwives sets out the legal requirements, professional behaviour and conduct expectations for all nurses and midwives. This webinar will provide an understanding of the NMBA Code(s) of Conduct and the principles of professional behaviour that guide safe […]
Ethical codes are systematic guidelines for shaping ethical behaviour. This webinar discusses how nurses and midwives make ethical decisions in their practice. Nurses are bound by the International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics for nurses. Midwives are bound by the International Confederation of Midwives Code of Ethics for midwives. These documents replace the 2008 […]
Nurses and midwives are bound by professional obligations, as outlined in various codes and frameworks set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). This webinar looks at some of the laws that are relevant to nursing and midwifery practice, and discusses the legal and professional obligations outlined in the Standards for Practice and […]
This workshop explores the importance of the legal and ethical frameworks around communication and documentation that govern nursing and midwifery practice. This workshop covers: ISBAR: Learn how it helps with providing comprehensive health communication; Unpack clinical handover and the exchange of information and what the responsibilities and accountabilities are for nurses and midwives; Understanding your […]
Strong documentation is crucial for the effective transfer of information between health professionals. Documentation plays a key role in patient safety, and is relied upon during investigations and the coronial process. This webinar discusses the importance of documentation, the Standards for Practice, and how to ensure you document clearly and effectively.
You’ll automatically become a member of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
