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Associate Professor Yvonne Parry (Chair ACCYPN) introduces our new patron, Kate Ellis. Kate's work and personal ethos align with ACCYPN, our vision and our goals. Katie Ellis, Chief Executive Officer, Raising Literacy Australia - ACCYPN Patron #ACCYPN

ACCYPN Webinar Monday 25 November 2024 Eating disorders in children and young people – current trends, research and clinical practice ACCYPN invites you to join Edith Nkwenty, Nurse Practitioner, Eating Disorders Program, Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Children’s Health Queensland, for a Webinar. Time: 11.00am QLD (AEST) | 12:00 pm VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS (AEDT) | 11.30am SA (ACDT) | 10:30am NT (ACST) | 9.00am WA (AWST) (1 CPD Hour) (1/2 hour presentation with 15 minutes Q&A and 15 minutes open discussion) Attendance: Live Webinar Cost: Members (Free), Non Members $25.00 Presenter: Edith Nkwenty, Nurse Practitioner, Eating Disorders Program, Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Children’s Health Queensland Edith Nkwenty has been in the role of Nurse Practitioner in the Child and Youth Mental Health Service Eating Disorders Program (CYMHS EDP) based at Greenslopes for the last 8 years. Edith works in both a nursing and medical capacity having previously worked in the now Queensland Children’s Hospital and in Community clinics. She commenced her career Nursing in the United Kingdom, working with children and adolescents with eating disorders. Edith is a Family Based Treatment therapist and supervisor and a leader of the ‘Strong Foundations Program’, an initial treatment and preparation clinic for young people and their families prior to commencing evidence-based therapies for eating disorders at CYMHS EDP. https://lnkd.in/gzWQ5Ww #accypn #webinar #registerednurse #eatingdisorders #nurse #schoolnurse

Job Opportunity Nursing Director – Child and Youth Family Health Service Townsville Hospital and Health Service are currently seeking a passionate, dynamic, and driven Nursing Director to join our dedicated community Child Youth Family Health team. The Nursing Director will be responsible for driving community-based services and models of care across the continuum of care for children and families. The role is accountable for nursing leadership, innovation, and excellence in the continuum of care for children and families across the Townsville and Hospital and Health Service. The Nursing Director will take the lead role in implementing the Queensland Government Putting Queensland Kids First Strategy and initiatives within THHS. This role will be sitting on a statewide leadership group, connecting in with other ADON roles to progress the child health agenda - including models of care, growth of workforce and training needs. The role will also collaborate with government and non-government agencies at a local and state level to integrate child health services. The position works in collaboration with the Director of Midwifery, Nursing Director for Newborn, Children and Adolescent and Medical Director to provide person-centred care. What’s on offer? Permanent Full-time position. Remuneration package of up to $186,962 p.a., comprising base salary range of $155,831 - $163,382 p.a. (+ applicable allowances/benefits) (Nurse Grade 10), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%). Eligible health workers who move to Queensland from interstate or international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme. Additional benefits On-call and shift allowances (if applicable) Great professional development opportunities Attractive salary sacrificing options Parental leave and flexible working arrangements Employee assistance and staff wellness programs Supportive and inclusive workplace environment Access to corporate discounts Role requirements Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent certification relevant to the position. Please note, from time-to-time this position will be required to travel to, and work at, other facilities located with the Townsville Hospital and Health Service network to participate in meetings for planning, quality, performance, training and education, or clinical activities.  Highly desirable Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus. Enquiries: Katrina Roberts on 07 4433 1827 / Katrina.Roberts@health.qld.go.au Apply ONLINE: https://lnkd.in/gBz-c6PS  Closing date: Tuesday, 29 October 2024.

Job Opportunity Clinical Nurse Consultant or Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker – Senior (Mental Health Clinician Evolve) Location: Evolve Therapeutic Services, Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services, Bundaberg Hospital Remuneration:  You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $164,212 p.a., comprising salary between $132,562 – $143,924 p.a. (Nurse Grade 7), or competitive remuneration package value up to $152,775 p.a., comprising salary between $124,435 - $133,901 p.a. (HP4), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2409WB592186.    The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is a clinical leader, accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of patient centred clinical practice specific to Evolve Therapeutic Services.   The CNC demonstrates sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory and provides clinical leadership, advice and advocacy to a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of quality and cost effective nursing and/or midwifery services which are consistent with contemporary standards, guidelines, relevant legislation and best practice. Deliver clinical services to children and young people in the care of the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women, with extreme and complex therapeutic and behavioural needs in collaboration with other agencies as part of an interdepartmental therapeutic response.     Enquiries:  Kylie Slack (07) 4303 8642  Job Ad Reference:  H2409WB592186  Application Details:  https://lnkd.in/g34m7vwr  Closing Date:  Tuesday, 22nd October 2024 

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ACCYPN invites you to join Alice Bastable, Cervical Cancer Elimination Manager and Prevention, Cancer Council Victoria, for a Webinar. Wednesday 23 October 2024 Human Papilloma virus (HPV) can we eliminate this cancer and how are we doing? CPD:         1 CPD Hour (1/2 hour presentation with 15 minutes Q&A and 15 minutes open discussion)  Time:        3:00pm VIC / NSW / ACT / TAS Time (AEDT)              2.30pm SA (ACDT)             2.00pm QLD (AEST)             1.30pm NT (ACST)             12.00pm WA (AWST)  Attendance:   Live Webinar Cost:         Members (Free), Non Members $25.00 Abstract Human Papilloma virus (HPV) can we eliminate this cancer and how are we doing? Alice will present on: What is Human Papilloma virus and an HPV vaccination overview The role of HPV vaccination in eliminating cervical cancer Efficacy of the HPV vaccine HPV vaccination rates Promoting the importance of the HPV vaccine Resources and support Presenter BIO: Alice Bastable, Cervical Cancer Elimination Manager and Prevention, Cancer Council Victoria Alice is the Cervical Cancer Elimination Manager at Cancer Council Victoria and oversees a program of work to help advance cervical cancer elimination in Victoria. This work includes communication campaigns, research, community engagement and healthcare professional engagement across cervical screening, treatment follow up and HPV vaccination. In a previous life Alice worked as a clinical dietitian in a tertiary hospital, but has been at Cancer Council Victoria for 7 years and is currently completing her Masters of Public Health. https://lnkd.in/gzWQ5Ww #ACCYPN #Registerednurse #CPD

Job Opportunity - Clinical Nurse or Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker (Mental Health Clinician Evolve Location Evolve Therapeutic Services, Child and Youth Mental Health Service, Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services, Bundaberg Hospital Remuneration You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $131,900 p.a., comprising salary between $107,960 - $115,604 p.a. (Nurse Grade 6 (1)), or remuneration package value up to $128,706 p.a., comprising salary between $76,747 - $112,805 p.a. (HP3), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2409WB592354. Deliver clinical services to children and young people in the care of the Department of Communities, Child Safety Services, with extreme and complex therapeutic and behavioural needs in collaboration with other agencies as part of an interdepartmental therapeutic response. How to Apply Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday 21 October 2024 https://lnkd.in/gSFYgCch Job Ad reference: H2409WB592354 Enquiries:  Kylie Slack (07) 4150 2600 #registerednurse #clinicalnurse #jobopportunity

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