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The 28th Australian & New Zealand Prevocational Medical Education Forum (ANZPMEF) in Darwin is offering the unique opportunity for you to connect with other delegates in the lead up, during, and after the conference. There are WhatsApp groups available to join, including: 📱 general group for all delegates 📱 specific group for junior medical officers (JMOs). The Forum will host delegates from around Australasia who will be sharing their stories and insights. If you are looking to collaborate and listen to your peers, this is your chance! The ANZPMEF is an annual three-day event, which brings together healthcare professionals to share research, educational activities and to discuss current issues in prevocational medical education. Registrations are open! To register for the event at the Darwin Convention Centre on 11 – 14 November, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gt65Y8vR

Sponsorships and exhibitions are open for the 28th Australian & New Zealand Prevocational Medical Education Forum (ANZPMEF) in Darwin on 11 – 14 November. The most recent ANZPMEF hosted in Perth in 2023 attracted 450 delegates. ANZPMEF was last hosted in the NT in 2015 and attracted over 250 delegates. The 2024 forum is expected to attract 300-400 delegates! This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your network and establish yourself as a leading authority in prevocational medical education and training. The Forum content will be focused on cultural safety, considering community need, and workforce and environmental sustainability. A sponsorship and exhibition prospectus can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gKuiV7Ap Registrations are open! To register for the event at the Darwin Convention Centre on 11 – 14 November, please visit https://lnkd.in/gt65Y8vR

Generations of babies! Meet Iana… a senior midwife at Katherine District Hospital (KDH) who has been birthing multiple generations in Katherine for 36 years! Since 1988, Iana has become an integral part of women’s birthing experiences, providing an abundance of support and empathy. When asked how many children she has birthed, Iana said, “too many to count”. “One day I pulled out all of the birth registers from 1988 and over the years, there have been about 5,000 births. I have probably participated in about 200 of those,” she said. “It’s very special, because I have birthed children who are now having children of their own. “Every birth is just as special as the last." Looking back, Iana recalls a time when she was comforting a young woman who had travelled from a remote community to give birth at the hospital. “She seemed sad and lonely. So, I ran back to the charts to see that she was born in Katherine,” Iana said. “Whilst I wasn’t her midwife, it was that same day, at the same time 16 years before, I was giving her mother breastfeeding advice. “It was really special to be able to tell her that.” For more information about birthing services in Katherine visit: https://lnkd.in/gS7cbdA9

IT’S HERE! Introducing … the brand-new health centre in Jabiru! This month the new $20 million purpose-built health centre officially opened with primary health services delivered by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation. The centre features eight consulting suites, including paediatric rooms, four multi-purpose allied health examination rooms, a four-chair renal ready room, and a dental surgery complete with sterilisation and work rooms and dedicated male and female waiting areas and a health store. Specialised facilities include an audiology consulting room with a hearing booth, an X-ray room, a four-berth morgue and an external, culturally appropriate ceremony area adjacent to the morgue. There are also emergency capabilities at the health centre, such as a drive through ambulance bay and an emergency department with two resuscitation bays.

Happy World Pharmacist Day! Today, we celebrate and recognise the vital role pharmacists play in building healthier communities, globally and locally. At NT Health, our pharmacists play an important role in the supply and management of medicines in our hospitals and remote communities. Steve, the lead pharmacist at the Royal Darwin Hospital’s (RDH) Intensive Care Unit, provides expert advice to patients and clinicians to ensure medicines are appropriate for patients. On a daily basis, Steve monitors his patients by checking their renal and liver functions and monitors what current medications and doses they are on. “I really enjoy my role as a pharmacist within the hospital because every day is a challenge,” Steve said. “It’s been great as a pharmacist to be actively involved in the direct treatment of patients - because back when I began my career in 1997, our role only involved the supply of medication. “The scope of practice for pharmacists has dramatically changed over the years, which is great.”  As a pharmacist in modern society, Steve also has the challenge of making sure the hospital receives a healthy supply of medicines. “The other thing that’s a big responsibility for me, and other pharmacists not only across the Territory, but Australia wide, is trying to manage medication shortages,” Steve said. “We work behind the scenes dealing with the logistics, keeping consultants informed and discuss what possible alternatives there could be.” “I also love providing medicines education to patients and their families, to coordinate the continuity of care on discharge from hospital.” For more information about NT clinical pharmacy services visit: https://lnkd.in/geY9jMX7

Meet Erin, a nurse at Katherine Hospital’s Emergency Department!   Erin works in a critical section of the ED known as the resuscitation area. This is where Erin provides life-saving care for seriously injured or very sick patients.   Erin said Katherine Hospital is a rewarding place to work, and that she always receives great support from her management team.   “You meet some amazing people working in ED,” she said.    “My nursing colleagues and the doctors we work with are phenomenal. You always feel supported and have many opportunities to learn and grow.   “Katherine Hospital a great place to broaden your scope of practice and receive a fantastic work-life balance.   “Katherine itself is also a beautiful part of the Territory. There is lots to see in and around the Big Rivers Region … it’s truly magical.    To find out more about careers at NT Health visit: https://lnkd.in/dN_4tCNw

Did you know that a child and family health nurse is a registered nurse with extra qualifications to look after babies and young children? Many are midwives, too! Gabbi, Allyson and Renae (pictured left to right), are child and family health nurses at the Palmerston Community Care Centre, and each are at different stages of their career within the speciality. Renae was inspired to study to become a child and family health nurse when she had children of her own. “After receiving help from child and family health nurses with my own babies, it motivated me to want to do the same for others,” Renae, a registered nurse and midwife, said. “In this role, we wear many different hats to help to raise healthy children. This includes delivering health promotion and supporting families to manage developmental challenges.” For Allyson, one of the key roles of a child and family health nurse is to help prevent children and families from hospitalisation. “The window where we provide care, zero to five years, can help set up child up for good health for the rest of their lives,” Allyson said. “It’s a rewarding job where you can get to know patients when they are well, providing education and advocacy. Over the five year period you can build trust with children and families, which helps lead to effective preventative healthcare.”  Gabbi, a nurse and midwife who is part way through her studies to become a child and family nurse, said it’s important that specialised healthcare is available children. “Between the ages of zero to five, a child goes through a huge amount of growth, development and change. By partnering with a child and family health nurse, families have the opportunity to ensure all the important milestones that happen across those years are met,” Gabbi said. For more information about child health services in the NT, visit: https://lnkd.in/gxdmtRgY  

You can now find all allied health services in one place via the NT Health Allied Health Services Internet Directory!   Find information, contacts and referral details for NT Health allied health services across the Territory with just a few clicks!   Whether you’re an NT Health staff member, an industry professional or seeking an appointment – find all the information you need, when you need it. 📱 💻   Explore the directory by visiting https://lnkd.in/gHWDFx3j

JOB ALERT 📢 Nurse Clinical Coordinator Diabetes Educator Looking to further your career in the Northern Territory? We are seeking an experienced Nurse Clinical Coordinator - Diabetes Educator to join our vibrant team in Alice Springs. In this role, you’ll assist clients experiencing significant health related issues, by providing professional advice, assessment, planning, review and evaluation critical for care in a defined practice area. Experience the natural beauty, thriving sports, arts and culture of the Alice Springs Community, whilst enjoying the friendly and relaxed environment of the Northern Territory. Apply now! https://lnkd.in/gtQDvTFX

JOB ALERT 📢 Nurse Clinical Specialist Seeking a change of scenery? Experience the beauty of Central Australia. We are seeking a Nurse Clinical Specialist (Preventable Chronic Conditions) to join our vibrant team in Alice Springs. In this role, you’ll provide specialist clinical outreach care to remote clients, whilst delivering specialist support, advice and education to primary health care staff. With a specific focus of improving outcomes in early detection, you will ensure the management of preventable chronic conditions in a culturally sensitive manner. With natural beauty, a hub of sports, arts and culture - Alice Springs provides all the benefits of a balanced lifestyle. Apply now! https://lnkd.in/gWMTnwVP