The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has today called on the Government to support the nursing profession in delivering COVID-19 vaccines in residential aged care facilities and residential disability facilities. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN welcomed the Government announcement of the next phase of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program but said the program failed…
The Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking expressions of interest from clinical professionals, researchers, and service delivery and consumer experts to fill seven vacancies on the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), commencing 1 July 2023. ATAGI provides evidence-based advice on immunisation policies, programs and priorities to the Australian Government Minister for…
Emeritus Professor Christine Duffield FACN Australian College of Nursing President In most settings health services are structured around nursing wards or departments and managed by an experienced registered nurse (RN), the first-line nurse manager. Variously titled ward sister, charge nurse, head nurse, nurse/nursing unit manager, this role is critical in the organisation and delivery of…
Featured image: NTL studio on Shutterstock Working in the Refugee Health setting involves working with clients from a multitude of cultural backgrounds with widely varying life experiences. However, what they all commonly share is the immense challenge of adapting to a new life and culture of which they have not been able to adequately prepare…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) calls on state and territory leaders to prioritise the health of all Australians when National Cabinet meets on Friday. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said that the nursing profession has consistently shared concerns about the state of our primary health system and its impact on the community,…
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The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) today welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to overhaul Medicare to better address Australia’s health needs and expand the scope of primary care nurses. “I welcome today’s news that nurses look set to play a key role in funding reforms to Medicare,” ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said.…