2023
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EMR training: Anaesthetists training Anaesthetists
Northern Health’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) super user training kick starts today. From designing and building the EMR to testing and endorsing the workflows, the time has finally come to get our staff ready for our EMR go live in September. EMR training will be mainly delivered by our team of 15 EMR trainers. However,
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International Nursing Recruits land at Northern
Since October 2022, Northern Health has focused on a targeted program of attracting and recruiting internationally qualified nurses and midwives, as part of its Nursing and Midwifery recruitment strategy. In undertaking this work, senior nursing leaders from Northern Health recently attended job fairs in Ireland, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, promoting the diverse
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Get to know: Karen Ayres
#WeAreNorthern Meet Karen Ayres, Support Services Supervisor at Bundoora Centre. Karen began her journey at Northern Health in 2016 as a Patient Services Assistant (PSA), a year later accepting the role of ‘In Charge’. Now, as a supervisor, she looks after the 15 to 20 PSA’s working at Bundoora. The Support Services student placement program,
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Urgent medical care in Melbourne’s north
This afternoon, Northern Health hosted a free webinar on urgent medical care in Melbourne’s north. Dr Loren Sher, Director, Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), and Neela Konara, Director, Partnerships, discussed two alternative options to attending an emergency department for non-life-threatening emergencies – the VVED and Priority Primary Care Centres (PPCCs). The VVED provides emergency care
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Healing through stories of lived experience
This week, Northern Health recognises World Continence Week. The focus is on raising awareness about incontinence, which affects over five million Australians. By using stories of lived experience, it is hoped to not only empower the sharer, but encourage others to be bold enough to seek treatment. Christine Sumper, Continence Nurse Consultant and Team Leader
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We Are Northern: This is the NASDAC team
The Northern Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Clinic (NASDAC) is a multidisciplinary clinic located at Craigieburn Centre. It provides assessment for children to determine whether they meet the diagnostic criteria of having an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The clinic was established in 2019, and was initiated by a review of new referrals to speech pathology over
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Refugee Week: Finding Freedom
From 18 – 24 June 2023, Northern Health will acknowledge Refugee Week, an opportunity for staff to learn more about the challenges faced by refugee and asylum seekers. This year’s theme is ‘Finding Freedom’ and aims to shine a light on aspects of the refugee experience and help the broader community to understand what it
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Get to know: Yen Nguyen
#WeAreNorthern Meet Yen Nguyen, Audiologist, Speech Pathology, Orthoptics and Audiology. Q: What is your coffee order? A: Actually, I don’t drink coffee. But if was sitting down with friends at a cafe, I’d go for a peppermint tea or hot chocolate. Q: Tell us about your role at Northern Health and what do you enjoy