Staff Development

Mission Statement from the Education Department

“To provide a comprehensive and exciting program of competency based staff training and development that meets individual and organisational needs. The Education Department will strive to support the recruitment and retention of new and existing staff and their ongoing employment at North West Private Hospital.”

With over 350 staff employed in medical, nursing, allied health, administration and patient support services, staff development is presented with a major challenge to meet the diverse training needs of our staff. We accomplish this task with enthusiasm developing an education program that ensures a workforce that is a leader in clinical expertise and patient care. The education department comprises of an Education & Training Coordinator (Clinical & Non Clinical Staff), 3 Clinical Educators and 3 non clinical managers. With continual interaction with all staff we develop a thorough education program to suit all needs. Your professional development is of the utmost importance to us and we aim to support you in the workplace with a dynamic approach to maintaining and furthering your professional goals and objectives. It is with pride we provide this service to all of our staff.

Our Education Team provides :

• An Undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing Program in affiliation with The University of Queensland and QUT.
• An Undergraduate Diploma of Nursing program in affiliation with Southbank Institute of Tafe.
• A Graduate Nurse program is offered in Peri Operative Services, Medical and Surgical nursing or a combination of both areas. Maternity is offered as an optional elective.
• A Post Graduate Bachelor of Midwifery Program in affiliation with the Australian Catholic University.
• A Work Experience Program for nursing and administration.
• A Volunteer Education Program for all in house volunteers.
• A refresher program in Maternity in affiliation with the Australian Catholic University and the Mater Private Hospital
• An EEN up skilling program in the peri operative area and maternity.
• For all staff a monthly on site in service/workshop/course education program based on requests and needs of staff.
• We have a professional development monthly encouragement award where a gift is given to the staff member both clinical and non clinical who shows motivation towards their own professional development.