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21 October 2008 - Brisbane

ACTH Graduate Programs Presenter: Angela Wearne Hospital: Dionysis Kerri Cargill (RN Program) kerri.cargill@act.gov.au Liz McNally (EN Program) liz.mcnally@act.gov.au. 21 October 2008 - Brisbane. KEY PROBLEM. Inability to compete with large capital cities

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21 October 2008 - Brisbane

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  1. ACTH Graduate ProgramsPresenter: Angela WearneHospital: DionysisKerri Cargill (RN Program) kerri.cargill@act.gov.auLiz McNally (EN Program) liz.mcnally@act.gov.au 21 October 2008 - Brisbane

  2. KEY PROBLEM • Inability to compete with large capital cities • Few inducements to attract and retain • Large numbers of transitory staff

  3. AIM OF THIS PROJECT • Recruitment and Retention jurisdiction wide • Method • matching area of need & graduate preferences • two intakes per year • dedicated program coordinators & clinical development nurses (in addition to ward based CDNs)

  4. KEY CHANGES IMPLEMENTED • Introduction of part time options • Introduction of EN component (Aug 2006) • Increase in number of CDNs • Increase in relocation subsidy

  5. OUTCOMES SO FAR • RN retention rates • 2005 - 2006 = 87% (n = 50 grads pa) • 2006 - 2007 = 66% (n = 89 large grads pa) • 2007 - 2008 = 95% (n = 79 grads pa) • EN retention rates • 2006 – 2007 = 83% (n = 28 grads pa)

  6. LESSONS LEARNT • Challenges: • Balancing FT/PT rotations • Length of time to finish PT program • Variable CDN requirements

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