Abolition and replacement of the 457 visa

On 18 April 2017, the Government announced that the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457 visa) will be abolished and replaced with the completely new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa in March 2018.

The TSS visa programme will be comprised of a Short-Term stream of up to two years and a Medium-Term stream of up to four years and will support businesses in addressing genuine skill shortages in their workforce and will contain a number of safeguards which prioritise Australian workers.

This new visa is part of the Government’s significant reform package to strengthen the integrity and quality of Australia’s temporary and permanent employer sponsored skilled migration programmes.

To find out more.

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Nominations are now being called from industry stakeholders for the Community Sector and Development IRC

The Australian Industry and Skills Committee seeks to ensure that the membership of the Community Sector and Development IRC, as a whole, provides the best possible industry coverage and expertise to support training package development for the industry.

The AISC is looking for individuals with extensive experience in, and knowledge of, their industry sector, with the capacity to proactively apply these attributes to the work of the IRC.

For further information please foll this link.

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Nominations are now being called from industry stakeholders for the Technician Support Services IRC

The Australian Industry and Skills Committee seeks to ensure that the membership of the Technician Support Services IRC, as a whole, provides the best possible industry coverage and expertise to support training package development for the industry.

The AISC is looking for individuals with extensive experience in, and knowledge of, their industry sector, with the capacity to proactively apply these attributes to the work of the IRC.

For further information please follow this link.

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Nominations are now being called from industry stakeholders for the Direct Client Care IRC

The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) seeks to ensure that the membership of the Direct Client Care and Support IRC, as a whole, provides the best possible industry coverage and expertise to support training package development for the industry.

The AISC is looking for individuals with extensive experience in, and knowledge of, their industry sector, with the capacity to proactively apply these attributes to the work of the IRC.

For further information please follow this link.

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State Training Board – Innovation & Technology Project

The State Training Board has commenced a project to examine current and emerging technology and innovation advances that are likely to impact key industries in Western Australia, and their implications for education, training and workforce development over the short, medium and long-term.

Visit their website for more information.

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EVAC application approvals are out!

The following EVAC applications have been approved by the Minister for Training and Workforce Development and published in the Government Gazette today.  The notices are available in the State Law Publisher website (https://www.slp.wa.gov.au/Index.html) as Notice No: 105 of 2016.

Replacement EVAC Applications updated as part of the expedited EVAC process:

  • CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services;
  • CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services;
  • CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support;
    • Disability Work (Level 3);
    • Community Care Work (Level 3);
    • Aged Care Work (Level 3)
  • CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services;
  • CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support;
    • Aged Care Work (Level 4);
    • Community Care Work (Level 4);
  • CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability;
  • CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health;
  • CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
  • HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services;
  • HLT26115 Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health
  • HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance;
  • HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance;
  • HLT33215 Certificate III in Health Support Services;
  • HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting;
  • HLT36115 Certificate III in Indigenous Environmental Health;
  • HLT37015 Certificate III in Sterilisation Services;
  • HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance;
  • HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting;
  • HLT47315 Certificate IV in Health Administration;
  • HLT47815 Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing;
  • HLT55115 Diploma of Dental Technology;
  • HLT57715 Diploma of Practice Management
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Release 3.1 of HLT Health Training Package

For the attention of all registered training organisations with HLT Health Training Package on scope.
Release 3.1 of the HLT Health Training Package will soon be released. The only stakeholders affected are those with an interest in HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing and HLTENN005 Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs. An error in the initial release of this unit of competency caused venepuncture to be omitted. This has now been rectified. The amendments are found in the Assessment Requirements and are outlined below in red:

Performance Evidence
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

  • undertaken nursing work in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia professional standards of practice, codes and guidelines
  • analysed, planned and evaluated the  health care of 3 people using health information and clinical presentation to determine possible nursing interventions, in consultation with a registered nurse in the workplace
  • performed interventions in the workplace or in a simulated environment, specific to care of a person with complex needs including:
    • monitoring of neurological observations to recognise a deteriorating person
    • recording of 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
    • removal of indwelling catheter
    • performing blood specimen collection (venepuncture)
  • emptied and changed 1 urinary drainage bag in the workplace.

Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

  • common disorders and conditions, and the correct terminology for:
    • musculoskeletal disorders and conditions
    • skin disorders and conditions
    • cardiovascular disorders and conditions
    • respiratory system disorders and conditions
    • gastrointestinal disorders and conditions
    • ear disorders and conditions
    • eye disorders and conditions
    • nervous system disorder
    • endocrine disorders and conditions
    • urinary system disorders and conditions
    • reproductive system disorders and conditions
  • diagnostic tests for diagnosis of common conditions and disorders of body systems including:
    • incentive spirometry and peak flow
    • recording a 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
    • monitoring oxygen saturation levels
  • collecting specimens, including blood
  • how to perform the following nursing interventions:
    • assisting a person to don anti-embolic stockings
    • caring for drainage tube systems associated with tubes and drains inserted into the body
    • emptying and changing ostomy bag
    • emptying and changing a urinary drainage bag
    • providing care of suprapubic catheter
    • inserting and removing indwelling catheters (IDC) including insertion for male and female genitourinary anatomy
    • applying isolation nursing practices
    • inserting and removing nasogastric tubes (NG)
    • feeding through nasogastric tubes (NG) and percutaneous feeding tube
    • performing blood specimen collection (venepuncture)
  • mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution as associated with nursing intervention principles for recognising a deteriorating person
  • referral options and resources available in community and health care settings
  • critical thinking, including its characteristics and the differences between critical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving
  • resources for the Core Standards for nurses who support people with a disability (NSW Family and Community Services)
    • Working with People with Chronic and Complex Health Care Needs
  • nursing interventions associated with reproductive and urinary system disorders and conditions including conditions which require a bladder washout.

This is expected to be available on training.gov.au from Friday 17th June.

No other changes have been made to other components of the HLT Health Training Package.

If you have any queries regarding this or any other aspect of the HLT Health Training Package, please email enquiries@skillsiq.com.au.
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Tireless researcher 2016 WA Nurse of the Year

Monday, 9 May 2016
  • 15 outstanding nurses and midwives honoured
  • Winners selected from field of 34 finalists

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital researcher Dr Susan Slatyer has been crowned Western Australia’s 2016 Nurse/Midwife of the Year at this year’s WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.

 

Health Minister John Day said Dr Slatyer was a deserving winner of the prestigious award and an outstanding ambassador for the profession.

 

“Dr Slatyer is a highly respected and skilled nurse researcher who engages nurses in research to ensure quality, safe and patient-centred care,” Mr Day said.

 

“Through education, role modelling and mentoring, Dr Slatyer is helping fellow nurses to better understand the important role research plays in improving patient care.

 

“As well as being named Western Australia’s 2016 Nurse/Midwife of the Year, Dr Slatyer also took out the top honour in the Excellence in Research category in the awards.”

 

The 2016 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards were held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on May 7.  Category winners were chosen from a field of 34 finalists from across Western Australia’s public and private health sector.

 

The 2016 Lifetime Achievement Honour was presented to Adjunct Associate Professor Violet Platt, from WA Health’s Cancer and Palliative Care Network.

 

“I congratulate all winners and finalists and thank them for their constant commitment to driving innovation within their professions while also doing their utmost to maintain high-quality healthcare throughout WA,” the Minister said.

 

“The awards are a fitting way to recognise and reward the commitment of our nurses and midwives.

 

“These dedicated professionals are fundamental to our health system and award winners serve as a source of inspiration for other nurses and midwives across the State.”

 

Fact File

  • 2016 is the 12th year of the WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
  • The event was hosted to coincide with International Day of the Midwife which is celebrated annually on May 5 and International Nurses Day on May 12
  • For a complete list of award winners, visit http://www.wanmea.com.au
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