RSA Director EOI, WA Connect Dinner, Utas Scholarships and more!
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In this issue...
- RSA Board Director EOIs
- UTas 2024 RSA Scholarships
- Every Nurse's Business Final Survey
- 2023 RSA Educational Calendar
- Western Australia Connect Dinner
- Bladder Cancer Review - Ed.8
- 2023 APNA Workforce Survey
- Employment Opportunities
Latest News
Inviting EOIs for RSA Board of Directors
The RSA is in an exciting period of dynamic growth! Through the introduction of diverse strategic initiatives, the RSA Board seeks to progress the Society’s aim of advancing the care of people with kidney disease - and to be the peak body for renal nursing and related allied health professionals. As an elected Board Director, you will be well positioned to influence outcomes and lead the association into the future. Expressions of Interest are invited for Board Directors for a period of one term (as per the constitution), commencing in December 2023 and concluding at the Annual General Meeting in 2026.
For an outline of the role and how to submit your EOI, please click the link below.
New date announced: Western Australia Branch Connect Dinner
Connect with your fellow RSA members over a delectable two course meal at the University Club of Western Australia. This evening is designed as both a social catch up with other RSA members as well as informative table discussions on workforce, diet and pharmacology.
Date: Thursday, 30 November 2023.
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: University Club of Western Australia
Cost: RSA Members: $45 | Non-members: $85
CPD: 1 hour
Latest Research Initiatives
Bladder Cancer Research Review 8
This issue discusses the limited impact of a treatment combination for metastatic urothelial cancer, an effective alternative to radical cystectomy for some bladder cancer patients, increased bladder cancer risk in petroleum workers exposed to benzene, and the pros and cons of using a reduced dose of BCG treatment. The issue also emphasizes the importance of alternative BCG strains in maintenance.
Key Stakeholder and Partner Update
UTAS Postgraduate Scholarships
RSA members are eligible for Partner HECS Scholarship at Utas for a range of postgraduate health courses.
Active RSA members are eligible to receive 50% off participating Utas course fees.
Click here to see a list of courses available and the discounted fees.
Every Nurse's Business Survey
The survey is for all Australian Registered Nurses, and focuses on nursing education, professional roles, and experiences caring for people with intellectual disability (ID) and/or autism (ASD). Findings from the survey will aim to build knowledge about nursing capacity to care for people with ID and/or ASD and improve future outcomes.
2023 APNA Workforce Survey - Make your voice heard
APNA is the peak professional body for Australia’s 96,000 Practice Primary Healthcare nurses. There annual Workforce Survey has provided a comprehensive picture of the working conditions and professional concerns of PHC nurses across Australia for more than 15 years.
This survey is no different and will be significant for continued planning for the future pf health care in Australian.
RSA 2023 Education Calendar
The following events are available for registration:
Special Interest Group: Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
Date: Thursday, 9 November 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members only: Free
Webinar: Validation of a Phosphorus Food Frequency Questionnaire in Patients with Kidney Failure Undertaking Dialysis
Date: Monday, 20 November 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members: Free | Non-members: $25
Special Interest Group: Kidney Supportive Care Meeting
Date: Thursday, 23 November 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members only: Free
WA Branch Connect Dinner - NEW Date!
Date: Thursday, 30 November 2023
Location: University Club of Western Australia
Cost: Members: $45 | Non-members: $85
Online Symposium: Shared Care hosted by NSW
Date: Friday, 1 December 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members: $25 | Non-members: $50
Webinar: AI-Powered Healthcare: Unleashing the potential, considering the challenges.
Date: Monday, 4 December 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members: Free | Non-members: $25
Employment Opportunities
- Nurse Education Coordinator - Renal, Darwin
- Clinical Nurse Consultant - Renal Vascular Access, NW Renal Satellite Unit, Tasmania
- Clinical Coordinator - Renal Transplant, Tasmania
- Clinical Nurse Specialist - Renal Home Therapies, Tasmania
- Clinical Nurse Consultant - Renal Services, Tasmania
