Ramsay Health Care has celebrated International Nurses Day by announcing it will expand its Ramsay Nursing and Midwifery Academy, adding two brand new programs to support the professional development of hundreds more nurses and midwives in Australia.
Ramsay’s Chief Nurse and Clinical Services Director, Dr Bernadette Eather, said Ramsay is launching two new programs as part of the Ramsay Nursing and Midwifery Academy:
“The NUM Leadership Pathway Program will provide professional development, mentorship and leadership training opportunities to our entire Australian cohort of nurse and midwifery unit managers – which totals more than 500 people. These frontline leaders play a critical role in patient care while also serving as people and business managers.
“We have also created the Undergraduate Cadetship Program, which is designed to support enrolled and registered nursing cadets during their undergraduate studies, offering them relevant employment opportunities and a guaranteed graduate interview on completion of their studies”.
“Ramsay Health Care nurses are committed to providing excellent health care for their patients, and we’re committed to helping them grow their skills and excel in their nursing careers.”
The Ramsay Nursing and Midwifery Academy originally launched in 2021 with four foundation programs:
The Ramsay Nursing and Midwifery Academy is proving popular with nurses looking to begin their careers.
Ramsay Health Care Australia CEO, Carmel Monaghan, said shortages in clinical workforces was one of the biggest challenges facing hospitals in Australia and around the world.
“We’re lucky to have some of the best nurses in the country and we are committed to prioritising initiatives to grow and strengthen our workforce. We want to help our people develop and build their nursing and midwifery careers with Ramsay.”
Follow us