The Nursing and Midwifery Office has two leadership programs on offer:
Take the Lead is a two-year program is designed to equip and empower nursing and midwifery unit managers (NUMs and MUMs) with skills to lead change, foster positive team cultures and inspire exceptional care.
NUMs and MUMs with 1 year+ experience managing a clinical unit who are:
The in-person workshops will build on the self-paced preparation and allow participants to engage with the critical elements of the curriculum in an engaging, practical and experiential way.
Critical to the learning cycle is the application of learning to the workplace. Post workshops, participants are provided with tasks designed to support the practice and embedding of key concepts, tools and techniques.
The Peer Consultation process aims to provide N/MUMs with peer support to work through workplace leadership challenges. This practical exercise offers the opportunity to apply the concepts and learnings to an actual situation.
The program will use the webinar to facilitate reflection, enable group coaching or bring in guest speakers.
Mentoring provides individualised support to participants. Mentors provide information, insight, wisdom and advice, as well as encouragement and guidance.
In the Lead is a 12-month leadership program for senior nursing and midwifery leaders who want to expand their leadership skills and capabilities to empower high-value, exceptional care. The expected learning outcomes include:
In the Lead is for Nurse Managers and Midwifery Managers who are responsible for managing staff and have at least one year experience in the role. In the Lead participants are required to commit to attending all components of the program.
Interested Nurse Managers and Midwifery Managers require the endorsement of their Director of Nursing and Midwifery to gain a position in the program.
NaMO leadership programs are delivered periodically. For more information on the program and upcoming course dates, contact MOH-nurse@health.nsw.gov.au