Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Situational Awareness

Critical thinking and problem solving are fundamental skills that are used every day by nurses and midwives. This session will provide an overview of how situational awareness and human factors are important components of our critical thinking and problem solving within our professional practice. Webinar learning objectives: To gain an understanding into Human Factors and […]

Wound Care: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) also known as Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) This session will focus on how NPWT works, which types of wounds benefit most from NPWT and what factors increase a patient’s risk for adverse events with NPWT. Learning objectives: Recognise the different ways to apply NPWT in a safe a manner for […]

The Deteriorating Patient

As health professionals we need to ensure people in our care who are having difficulty can be appropriately managed and cared for. The lack of recognition and appropriate management of patients, whose condition is deteriorating, has been identified as a contributing factor for many adverse events worldwide. Clinicians need to be concerned and have the […]

Industrial Relations Basics (Two-day 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: Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 […]

Medications: How we do it better

This course focuses on medications in practice and what we can do as individuals to increase the safety of the people in our care. To explore the various causes of medication errors and provide you with the understanding and ability to help prevent medication errors from occurring in your workplace.  This workshop covers: Professional Obligations […]

Law, Ethics and Professional Standards in nursing and midwifery

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 […]

Reflective Practice and Feedback

Reflective Practice is an integral part of nursing and midwifery continued practice. To improve practice nurses and midwives need to constantly evaluate the changing healthcare environment this is comprised of reflection and feedback. Reflection should be purposeful, focused and questioning to understand their experiences. Feedback is a way of communicating improvements and positive aspects within […]

Health and Safety Representative (HSR) 5-Day Training

5-day Health and Safety Representative (HSR) training, 17-21 November 2025. A SafeWork NSW approved course. This course aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfil your role as a Health and Safety Representative (HSR). It Provides: An understanding of the Work Health and Safety Legislation An understanding of how it applies […]

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