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EOI open: Limited places for FREE immunisation education for nurses in general practice
Expressions of Interest close on 21 July 2021Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can soon access holistic alcohol and other drug treatment service
This service will be available to people across south eastern Melbourne
EOI open: Limited places for FREE immunisation education for nurses in general practice
SEMPHN is pleased to offer up to 100 eligible Practice Nurses the opportunity to access further education in immunisation services.
The Practice Nurse Grant will cover the cost of the Nurse Immunisation Course for 100 eligible nurses ($1000 per applicant*) in the SEMPHN catchment to support immunisations for influenza, other child and adult vaccinations, as well as the administration of the COVID-19 vaccinations.
On completion of the course, nurses will receive a nationally accredited statement of attainment. Read more about the course.
How to apply
- You must first ensure you are registered on the eProcure platform. Please call eProcure 1800 377 628 if you have any issues. SEMPHN is unable to assist with technical issues relating to the eProcure platform.
- Practice nurses need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SEMPHN’s eProcure.
- All questions must be asked through SEMPHN's eProcure.
Eligibility
This opportunity is available for all Practice Nurses working in the SEMPHN catchment on a full-time, part-time or casual contract. The course is appropriate for both Registered and Enrolled Nurses. Please read through the course information and requirements of the EOI on eProcure before applying.
Key dates
21 June 2021: Expression of interest opens
21 July 2021: Expression of interest closes
5 August 2021: Outcome advised & enrolments to The Benchmarque course will open
30 August 2021: Enrolments close
1 December 2021: Final date to complete the course
*Note: The cost breakdown is $442 for the SEMPHN negotiated price for the immunisation course and $558 for the full-day training and study leave.
Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can soon access holistic alcohol and other drug treatment service
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, plus their families, living in south east Melbourne will soon be able to access a range of evidence-informed treatment interventions to help minimise the harms associated with alcohol and other substance abuse.
South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN) is pleased to partner with Star Health to deliver Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) and Wellbeing Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders across the lifespan.
SEMPHN currently has around 9,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in south east Melbourne.
A review conducted of the south eastern catchment found that young Aboriginal people demonstrated higher rates of risky alcohol and drug use, compared to non-Aboriginal young people (DHHS and PwC).
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing (2016), tobacco, alcohol and other drugs were identified as key risk factors contributing to the health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Access to health services has continued to be a major contributor to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Commencing soon, this free AOD and Wellbeing Service will aim to provide increased access to culturally appropriate drug and alcohol treatment and will connect individuals to broader indigenous health support services including mental health services.
Once the service commences, referrals can be made by calling Star Health on 1800 229 263.
For more information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services commissioned by SEMPHN, click here.
