Positions are offered across the LHD at Nepean, Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial, Springwood and Lithgow hospitals, as well as Mental Health, Community Health and Drug and Alcohol. Nurse educators from specialty areas coordinate and support the TSPs. The EdCaN Cancer Nursing Program (Entry to Specialty) was originally developed in conjunction with Queensland Health, as part of their Queensland Transition Support Program: Cancer Care. Throughout the program you will be part of a dynamic education process that assists you to develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge with your peers and colleagues. Diversity of procedures require skilled clinicians to support this work. The Transition to Specialty Practice (Mental Health) Program based at the Royal Children’s Hospital – Banksia Ward, provides Enrolled Nurses with the opportunity to develop required knowledge, skills and attitude to transition from general nursing to mental health speciality practice. The SCHN offers specialty Transition Programs (STPs) for Registered Nurses in several specialty clinical areas throughout the network, which provide nurses with greater opportunities to increase their nursing practice and advance their careers. Welcome to the Western Sydney Local Health District WSLHD-GradStart (Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife) Program. The 12-month program for new graduate Bachelor of Nursing or Midwifery includes three rotations in both acute care and specialty areas. Transition to Specialty Programs The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is committed to the growth and development of our nursing workforce. In 2015, the NSW OTA held discussions with NSW Health on providing an educational resource for NSW perioperative nurses for consistency across all facility types, based on contemporary evidenced based information and … We promote and encourage staff to use these programs as they support staff to transition to specialty positions and onto a post-graduate qualification pathway. The Perioperative Transition to Practice (T2P) Program is a 12 month program across WSLHD Operating Suites, consisting of foundational nursing practice concepts related to the perioperative environment. The program will support a maximum of 150 nurses Australia wide, who have recently transitioned to primary health care. The program draws on material developed for EdCaN and provides a structured program of learning to meet the specific professional development needs of this group. As part of this program, you will be provided with the opportunity to work within a health district that prides itself on delivering excellent health care services, world leading research, high quality education, and leadership in clinical care. Transition support programs. Perioperative nursing is a dynamic and principle based specialty. The Transition to Practice Program provides an evidence-based framework of support over 12 months to nurses who have transitioned to primary health care and feel they would benefit from additional support. Transition Support Programs (TSPs) are available in many clinical areas. The NSW OTA is pleased to announce the new NSW Health “Transition to Perioperative Practice” Program (T2PP) has been distributed to NSW Health operating theatres. Enrolled Nurse Transition to Practice Program at Sydney Local Health District.