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Need to know
April 2020
Welcome to the first edition of Need to Know for 2020.
I wanted to begin this issue by sending a heartfelt thank you to all of you dealing with the increased pressure brought on by COVID-19. The work being done by nurses and midwives during this national health crisis is truly humbling. We appreciate your dedication and hard work in all health settings and our entire organisation extends their gratitude and support to each and every one of you.
The Council’s most important role is protecting public safety. We do this on behalf of every person who does or will receive health care. As an update, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of NSW continues to operate but our entire team is working remotely. Below is a quick summary of what you need to know about our operations.
- Notifications about health practitioners can continue to be lodged online.
- Mandatory reporting obligations continue to apply to all registered health practitioners.
- We continue with our regulatory work and liaise with individual nurses and midwives when required.
While our working arrangements may have changed we will continue to deliver our core service while taking into account any exceptional circumstances health practitioners are dealing with.
It is a challenging time so it is easy to forget to look after yourself as well. If you need some advice, referral to support services or just someone to talk to, please reach out to the team at Nurse and Midwife Support. They have wonderful resources available to support you and your peers.
Associate Professor Bethne Hart
President, Nursing & Midwifery Council of NSW
News
Helpful tips on registration renewal
Registration renewal is now open for all nurses and midwives. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has released a number of resources to help you answer questions accurately. These include a short video on renewal, tips on renewing online, a fact sheet and information on first-time renewal. Payment plans are also available to anyone experiencing genuine financial hardship due to COVID-19.
New guidelines on mandatory notifications now in effect
AHPRA and the National Boards have published a set of revised guidelines as well as a range of resources to help practitioners understand the changes to mandatory notifications.
Meet Council Member
Kerryn Boland
Kerryn Boland joined the Council in 2018 as one of three community members. In this interview she shares the unique perspective community members bring to the Council and what she has learnt about the nursing and midwifery professions.
Trauma-informed care
Our President, Bethne Hart, provides an update on how the Nursing and Midwifery Council of NSW is developing and upholding trauma-informed care.
Performance assessment video
A great new resource is now available on our multimedia page that provides an overview of the performance assessment process.
Upcoming opportunities
Nurses and midwives from a range of backgrounds and experience levels are invited to register their interest in joining the Council as professional members or performance assessors.
We acknowledge that we are located on the traditional lands of the Eora Nation and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
Level 6, North Wing, 477 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
