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Mr Dave Webber1, Ms Lauren Edwards 1Ths South – Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Australia Abstract Nursing leaders strive to continuously increase the knowledge and role competency of their staff by providing leadership and development opportunities. The role of the nurse...

Ms Courtney Jones1, Mrs  Kate Turner2 1Hospitals-South, Hobart , Australia Abstract Quality Patient Safety Service (QPSS) is a consultative team supporting Hospital South to achieve better, safer and efficient care for the Tasmanian community. We utilise evidence-based improvement science to...

Miss Anna Kallonen1, Ms Felicity  Roger1 1Hospitals-South, Hobart, Australia Abstract Shared Governance is an organisational model that allows nurses and midwives to have autonomy and control over their own practice and have influence in administrative areas impacting clinical practice. It...

Dr  Eliza Burke, Dr  Claire Morely, Dr Karen  Ford, Ms Leigh Tesch, Ms Jenni Pyefinch, Ms Erin Mcleod, Ms Laura Pyszkowski 1Hospitals-South, Hobart , Australia Abstract Background The current pandemic situation is unprecedented and the impacts for all members of...

Ms Deborah Stone1 1Medecs Learning, Australia Abstract In September 2013, two colleagues met over dinner to discuss a business opportunity.  On paper the proposition looked sound: deliver accredited medication training to disability support workers in Hobart and Launceston.  A small...

Mrs Phoebe Bone1 1Royal Hobart Hospital, Hospitals-South, Hobart, Australia Abstract The Rapid Assessment Medical Unit (RAMU) requires an adaptable and dynamic team who work together to ensure safe and effective delivery of patient care. The Shift Coordinator plays a pivotal...

Mrs Kerrie Duggan1 1Cygnet Family Practice, Cygnet, Australia Abstract The purpose of this abstract is to share the story of a Registered Nurse who used a series of professional challenges to begin a journey of being unemployable as a Nurse...

Mrs Sue Hughes1 1Royal Hobart Hospital, Hospitals-South, Hobart, Australia Abstract Australia is regarded as a safe country in which to have a baby and compares well on a number of accepted measures of safety and quality of care. However, as...

Chloe Jordan1, Georgina Rolf1 1Tasmanian Health Service, Hobart, Australia Abstract Shared governance empowers direct-care nurses to be involved in the decision-making processes related to their practice and thereby enables them to provide enhanced quality care in a safe environment.  Shared...

Mrs Hayley Potter1, Ms Eleanor Hodge2 1Royal Hobart Hospital, Hospitals-South, Hobart, Australia, 2Child Health and Parenting Service, Hobart, Australia Abstract Postnatal Maternity Care is often described as the Cinderella in maternity care.  With a vision to identify issues and improve...