The Best Reasons for a Nurse to Volunteer

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2014 General Social Survey (GSS), volunteering is defined as the “provision of unpaid help willingly undertaken in the form of time, service or skills, to an organisation or group.” Volunteering is also renowned for skill development and is often intended to promote goodness or to improve human quality ofContinue reading “The Best Reasons for a Nurse to Volunteer”

Medication Management for older adults

Medications are the most common treatment for many diseases and conditions seen in older adults. Medicines now not only treat and cure diseases, they aid in the early diagnosis of disease, prevent life-threatening illnesses, relieve pain and suffering. However, for older adults not using  medications appropriately, effectively and safely can have devastating consequences. Managing medicationsContinue reading “Medication Management for older adults”

Are you a Cert IV AIN?

CERT IV ASSISTANT IN NURSING VACANCIES WITH BPNA Mandatory requirements:• Understanding of work health & safety procedures, infection control, manual handling and continuous quality improvement principles• Current Police Check & Working With Children Check• Demonstrate legal eligibility to work in Australia• Current First Aid, CPR, Manual Handling, Hand Hygiene certificates• Deliver high standard of patientContinue reading “Are you a Cert IV AIN?”