Acute Zone Nurse Manjula Edathil-Veedu was recently selected as an outstanding student and nominated for the annual Kristy Morton Award for achieving high standards while undertaking the College of Emergency Nurses New Zealand (CENNZ) triage course.
West Coast DHB’s own newsletter.
In this edition, read about Te Pae Tata (our opportunity) – the interim New Zealand Health Plan and the transfer of roles to Te Aka Whai Ora. There’s information about the code of expectations for health entities as well as a timely reminder to take care of yourself.
Also, in this edition, we shine the spotlight on the roll-out of the National Bowel Screening Programme on the Coast, celebrate the achievements of our Whānau Ora kaimahi and acknowledge Dr Alan Furniss’ recent award for excellence in rural practice.
There’s a quiz that tests your knowledge of human anatomy and information about MPX (monkeypox).
Main sections you will find in this edition of the West Coast Pānui:
In this edition, read about the Te Whatu Ora Change Hub, which includes information about the working groups, work streams and the design process of the new health system operating model. There’s an update on our visitor restrictions as well as some helpful information about supporting healthcare workers through the pandemic. Also, in this edition, we welcome Dr Calvin Davis to the South Westland Area Practice team, shine the spotlight on Medical Laboratory Technician Harriet Hoeve as well as Immunisation Coordinator Jessie Chapman.There’s a quiz that tests your knowledge of medical-themed TV shows and movies and a delicious Curried Kumara Soup recipe.
West Coast DHB’s own newsletter.
In this edition of the CE Update, Acting Chief Executive Andrew Brant thanks everyone for the warm welcome and introduction to the West Coast Health System. He talks about the implementation of a rural generalist model and touches on the official opening of Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre and future of Buller Health.
West Coast DHB’s own newsletter.
In the July edition of the CE Update, Chief Executive David Meates gives a special thanks to everyone on the Coast for waiting patiently for our long-awaited new facility, Te Nīkau, Grey Hospital & Health Centre. He also acknowledges the huge efforts everyone across the West Coast Health System put into our response to the COVID-19 pandemic response.
West Coast DHB’s own newsletter.
In this edition of the CE Update, Chief Executive David Meates provides an update on the activities we have been undertaking as part of our preparedness for managing COVID-19 patients on the Coast. This includes information on the limits that have been placed on access to our facilities to protect our patients and frequently asked questions.
Health Workforce New Zealand Hauora Maori Fund 2020 Application Form – PDF format
Health Workforce New Zealand Hauora Maori Fund 2020 Brochure
This guide has been adapted from information provided by Health Workforce Directorate (HWD). It is intended for use by Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners who are undergoing postgraduate study funded by HWD.
This guideline and the career plan template are designed to support staff with choices around career development in order to support them to achieve their full potential.
Health Workforce Directorate (HWD) has a contract with the West Coast District Health Board (WCDHB) to fund Level 8 postgraduate education for nurses on the West Coast.
Each year, nurses apply to receive funding to support their learning pathway towards either a:
As part of this process, a prioritisation strategy is utilised to make best use of the funding. HWD specifications, Ministry of Health health targets, and workforce needs inform the prioritisation strategy.
The purpose of the Pacific People Support fund is to enhance the likelihood of the Pacific workforce successfully completing HWNZ funded training programmes by providing Pacific Peoples support that is culturally competent and technically relevant to the training programme.
The purpose of the Māori Support fund is to enhance the likelihood of the Māori workforce successfully completing HWNZ funded training programmes by providing Māori support that is culturally competent and technically relevant to the training programme.
Health Workforce New Zealand Hauora Maori Fund 2019 Application Form – Microsoft Word format
HWNZ Postgraduate Nursing Training Specification
Frequently Asked Questions
WCDHB application process for HWNZ postgraduate funding (flowchart)
Information Brochure
NETP Programme
The West Coast DHB NETP programme is designed to tautoko|support you to develop into a competent, confident, and professional kaitiaki|guardian of your community’s health and wellbeing. We facilitate a range of new and exciting learning opportunities that will help you achieve your career goals – whatever your moehewa|dream may be.
This rural programme incorporates 1:1 and group manaaki|support and care, preceptorship, and educational variety, including an Ara Institute of Canterbury graduate level paper. The programme is shared between Canterbury and West Coast DHBs, which means unique exposure to care provision in an urban environment.
NESP (Mental Health) Programme
The NESP programme is designed to tautoko|support you as a newly qualified or experienced registered nurse to transition to specialising in mental health. We offer exposure to exciting opportunities within this field that are unique to working in New Zealand’s most rural and remote health district.
NESP incorporates 1:1 and group manaaki|support and care, preceptorship, and educational opportunities through a postgraduate certificate that is recognised nationally and internationally. This programme is coordinated by the Canterbury DHB with funding from Te Pou, and will expose you to learning with, and from, colleagues based in a variety of urban and rural settings.
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