Whakaminenga / Who is this for: All new Waitematā nurses
Prerequisites: none
Takawā | Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Amanda Robinson & Kerlvin Ocado
Frequency: once
About: To develop essential nursing skills and knowledge according to evidenced based practice and Waitematā policies, in an acute clinical environment.
Whakaminenga / Who is this for: All new Waitematā nurses
Prerequisites: none
Takawā | Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Amanda Robinson & Kerlvin Ocado
Frequency: once
About: To develop essential nursing skills and knowledge according to evidenced based practice and Waitematā policies, in an acute clinical environment.
Waitemata DHB Nursing Orientation
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The online learning is coupled with three face to face study days, on total giving 60 CPD hours,
Applications for the NOAH course can be obtained by contacting Sasha Drennan (WDHB).
Whakaminenga / Who is this for: All Waitematā Nutrition and Hydration Champions
Prerequisites: none
Takawā | Time: 8 hours each study day
Course contact: Mathilda Matthews
Frequency: may complete every 2-3 months
About: These Champion days equip nurse champions with advanced skills to lead initiatives, address barriers, and enhance patient care through effective strategies and collaboration at Waitematā.
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Level 3 Specialist .i.e. Midwives and Nurses & Level 4 Expert .i.e. Lactation Consultants and others who may work with lactating people i.e. speech language therapists & childbirth educators |
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The Baby Friendly Initiative, requires 1 hour of education on Breastfeeding for Māori to increase our understanding and awareness of traditional whangai ū /breastfeeding practices and the effects of colonisation. All level 3 & 4 staff on start of employment are to complete this online module and then every 30 min of "Breastfeeding for Māori" every 3 years, as part of "The 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" and the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. |
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Two hours of education will be added to your training record |
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Once or as needed |
Intended audience
About this course
Completing this course awards the learner with a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Welling (Healthcare Assistance) Level 3.
This course provides a practical introduction to using the National Vital Signs Chart and Early Warning Score.
This course is for:
Whakaminenga / Who is this for: Waitematā Healthcare Assistants
Prerequisites: nil
Takawā | Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Leighann Forrest
Frequency: Complete once
About: The NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Healthcare Assistant) is designed to provide healthcare assistants (HCAs) with foundational knowledge and practical skills to support patients in various healthcare settings. The purpose of this qualification is to ensure HCAs can deliver safe, person-centred care while working under the direction and delegation of registered health professionals.
Target Audience: Clinical staff requiring an Advanced Life Support Course as per the Te Toka Tumai Patient Deterioration Recognition and Response Training Pathways
Self-directed Learning: Three Weeks (minimum)
Duration: 9 Hrs Face to Face training (approximately)
Assessment: Yes – Knowledge quiz and practical skills assessment
About this course: The New Zealand Resuscitation Council (NZRC) CORE Advanced course is for the advanced rescuer who is expected to manage and supervise resuscitation events.
If you are trying to enroll into this course but are not in any of the relevant pathways, please contact patientdeterioration@adhb.govt.nz
Whakaminenga / Who is this for: NLS Advanced certification is open to all practicing health professionals who may be present at the birth of a newborn.
Takawā | Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Matilda McGinlay & Christine Prentice
Frequency: Certification within Waitematā is valid for a maximum of 3 years.
About: NLS Advanced works through 5 modules, the day wraps up with a practical and theoretical assessment
Module 1 - The Newborn Life Support Algorithm
Module 2 - Airway Management
Module 3 - Breathing Management
Module 4 - Circulation Management
Module 5- Other Considerations.
The Deaf Awareness and NZ Sign Language workshop is a 1-hour unique opportunity to learn about Deaf culture and NZ Sign Language from a qualified NZSL trainer.
Participants will learn some of the basics such as how to introduce yourself, fingerspell and some useful greetings. All participants will receive a pack of sign language cards for the words and phrases you will learn. We encourage you to learn them and then teach them to your colleagues and whānau.
As a Hearing accredited organisation, Te Toka Tumai is actively working towards creating a positive and inclusive environment for everyone with hearing loss.
The overall aim of this course is to show how BadgerNet can be used by Obstetric Medical.
Who is this for: Obstetric Medical staff who needs to use BadgerNet
Time: Approximately 1 hour
Intended audience: All managers
Duration: 30 minutes
About this course:
This is an biennial refresher of the Managers' Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 2015. Managers are required to attend the face-to-face workshop found here and then do this refresher every two years.
Intended audience: All employees
Duration: 30 minutes to complete, 1 hour PD credit
Valid for: 2 years (can be repeated annually)
All qualified Radiation Therapy staff need to be able to work on-call if required.
Whakaminenga / Who is this for: all Waitematā staff looking after cancer patients
Prerequisites: none
Takawā | Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Carolyn Turnhout 021515756
Frequency: This course may be completed every 2 years.
About:
This induction course is for everyone who does not have a Waitematā DHB employee number. The induction course will take you 30 minutes to and hour to complete. Please contact Pieter.Nieuwenhuizen@waitematadhb.govt.nz to request access.
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Registered Nurses (RN) within aged residential care facilities are increasingly required to care for patients with central venous access Lines (CVLs) on long term antimicrobials. RNs must undertake training and be assessed as competent in the care and management of a patient with CVLs and antimicrobials. Aim The Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy / OPAT training has been designed to provide registered nurses working in private hospital aged care facilities with the essential knowledge required to safely and competently care for patients on the Counties Manukau Health (CM Health) OPAT programme. Learning Outcomes On completion these modules the RN will be able to:
This course is worth 2 hours of Professional Development time. |
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This portal is designed to assist the staff from Middlemore Theatre Admission and Discharge Unit (TADU), and Post-Surgical Unit (PSU) during their Orientation
Ophthalmology (EYE CLINIC) Nursing Landing Page
This course is for nurses working in Ophthalmology Outpatient settings.
Our landing page serves as a comprehensive resource hub for nurses working in Ophthalmology Outpatient settings. Here, nurses can access a structured course that equips them with the vital knowledge and skills needed to provide safe and effective patient care.
Furthermore, this program cultivates a diverse set of transferable skills, encompassing clinical proficiency, professionalism, and personal growth. These skills are not only beneficial in patient care but also instrumental in nurturing teamwork and leadership abilities, which are indispensable throughout a nurse's career.
Ophthalmology (Totara Ward) Landing Page
This course is for all nurses working in Ophthalmology (Totara Ward).
In Ophthalmology, we uphold a philosophy that places a strong emphasis on skill acquisition and ongoing professional development. We firmly believe that knowledge, skills, and confidence are nurtured and refined over time, especially when provided with structured support.
Our landing page serves as a comprehensive resource hub for nurses working in Ophthalmology inpatient settings. Here, nurses can access a structured course that equips them with the vital knowledge and skills needed to provide safe and effective patient care.
Furthermore, this program cultivates a diverse set of transferable skills, encompassing clinical proficiency, professionalism, and personal growth. These skills are not only beneficial in patient care but also instrumental in nurturing teamwork and leadership abilities, which are indispensable throughout a nurse's career.
The overall aim of this course is to provide an overview of opiod reduction management in primary health care settings.
Who is this for: Primary Health Care Clinicians
Time: 1 hour
The overall aim of this course is to provide an overview of opiod reduction management in primary health care settings.
Who is this for: Primary Health Care Clinicians
Time: 1 hour
Registered Nurses (RN) within aged care private hospitals are increasingly required to care for patients with central venous access Lines (CVLs) on long term antibiotics. RNs must undertake training and be assessed as competent in the care and management of a patient with CVLs and antibiotics.
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The Outpatient Intravenous Antibiotic (OPIVA) training has been designed to provide registered nurses working in private hospital aged care facilities with the essential knowledge required to safely and competently care for patients on the OPIVA programme.
Learning Outcomes
On completion these modules the RN will be able to:
This course is worth 2 hours of Professional Development time.
About: Learn about organ and tissue donation and the clinical implications/requirements.
Mā wai tēnei / Who is this for:
All Critical Care Complex staff involved in organ and tissue donations
Prerequisites: Basic day - none, Advanced day – working toward CCC Proficient PDRP
Frequency: Once***Please contact Helmer Zijdel or Suzanne Vercoe for enrolment availability if you wish to attend this training***
About: This is the Day 4 - Organ Support Module and is part of the programme which is designed to meet the NZ College of Critical Care
Nurses definition of knowledge required to become a qualified Critical Care
nurse. The session covers physiological concepts, and
links these with patient assessment findings and nursing interventions.
Mā wai tēnei / Who is this for: For CCC nurses who care for intubated and ventilated patients
who are on inotropic, vasopressor, and dialysis therapy with multiple
organ dysfunction.
Prerequisites: Advancing Patient Assessment and Planning Programme
Frequency: Once
Takawā / Time: 8 hours
Course contact: Helmer Zijdel, Suzanne Vercoe, Sweetlyn Joice, Rachael Wake
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Whakaminenga / Who is this for: All Waitematā nurses
Prerequisites: Nil
Takawā | Time: 8 hours (including pre-learning)
Course contacts: Kerlvin Ocado
Frequency: This course can be completed every two years
About: The aim of this course to encourage nursing staff to grow in their understanding of ORL Head and Neck conditions, providing safe and optimal nursing care for post-operative ORL/ Head and Neck patients admitted to the ward and PACU or seen through OPD and the community.
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