DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ...
DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ... DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ...
Aboriginal representation in the health and community services workforce was encouragedby providing additional studies assistance through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderStudies Assistance Grants totalling $23 786 to 10 people.Nursing and Midwifery Studies Assistance GrantsGrants totalling $72 154 were awarded to 22 undergraduate nursing and midwiferystudents, 35 postgraduate nursing and midwifery students and 10 nurses and midwiveswere supported to attend conferences and courses.Corporate Training CalendarThe Department’s Training and Development Calendar is a one stop shop for staff to plantraining across a broad range of areas including corporate, clinical and OH&S. Released inJanuary of each year, the calendar is updated quarterly.Staff attendance at training and development activities are recorded on the PersonnelIntegrated Pay System (PIPS) database, Staff Development and Training Module.Recruitment and Selectionthe Department to 201 staff members, an increase of 12% on last year. The roles andresponsibilities of Chairpersons are covered in depth and the Merit Selection Guide isprovided to all participants. Individual support is offered to Chairpersons through HumanResource Services Consultants and Employment Assistance Services Australia.The Department’s Recruitment and Selection policies and related documents have been(OCPE) directions and are available on the Department’s intranet site in the Managers andStaff Service Centre.Orientation75%of allnew staffcompletedOrientationDepartmental Orientation is a multi-disciplinary Orientation Program for all new staff. TheOrientation Program is designed to cover mandatory training requirements and othertimeframe. An average of 75% of new staff attended the orientation program across theTerritory.Bullying and Harassment AwarenessThe Department has continued to place a strong focus on the prevention and elimination ofbullying and harassment in the workplace across the Territory.In addition to the guidelines and policies developed to support a consistent approach in themanagement of harassment and bullying in the workplace, the following training programswere delivered for managers and staff.74Department Health and Families
Eliminating bullying and harassment awareness sessions for managers and staffThis program aims to reduce the number of incidents of bullying and harassment byaddressing the responsibilities of managers, introducing policies and procedures, identifying attended information sessions.Mediation skills for managersThis program supports the Bullying and Harassment Awareness Framework by providingmanagers with practical mediation skills. The skills workshop is an introduction to mediationworkplace. During 2009-10, 130 managers completed this program across the Territory, anincrease of 91% compared to last year.Dealing with the tough stuffThis one day program provides managers with a set of skills, based on practical positivesituations. Sixty-six participants attended this program.130managerscompletedMediationskills trainingCertificate III in Health Support ServicesThis program provides Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) with accredited training, workplaceskills and a high level of competence in the application of these skills within the workplace,staff. The Department continues to support PCAs to undertake this training with 30 PCAscurrently enrolled in the program.Management TrainingEssentials TrainingEssentials of leading people Parts 1 and 2Part 1 of this program focuses on developing skills and providing tools to assist with peoplemanagement. The program covers human resource management delegations, WorkPartnership Plans, communication, legal responsibilities and the relationship betweenleadership and management. A total of 123 staff completed this program. performance. This program was completed by 104 employees.Essentials of managing procurement Parts 1 and 2introduced in 2009. The programs provide participants with improved understanding andservices. A total of 293 participants have attended the training in 2009-10.Department Health and Families 75
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Aboriginal representation in the health and community services workforce was encouragedby providing additional studies assistance through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderStudies Assistance Grants totalling $23 786 to 10 people.Nursing and Midwifery Studies Assistance GrantsGrants totalling $72 154 were awarded to 22 undergraduate nursing and midwiferystudents, 35 postgraduate nursing and midwifery students and 10 nurses and midwiveswere supported to attend conferences and courses.Corporate Training CalendarThe Department’s Training and Development Calendar is a one stop shop for staff to plantraining across a broad range of areas including corporate, clinical and OH&S. Released inJanuary of each year, the calendar is updated quarterly.Staff attendance at training and development activities are recorded on the PersonnelIntegrated Pay System (PIPS) database, Staff Development and Training Module.Recruitment and Selectionthe Department to 201 staff members, an increase of 12% on last year. The roles andresponsibilities of Chairpersons are covered in depth and the Merit Selection Guide isprovided to all participants. Individual support is offered to Chairpersons through HumanResource Services Consultants and Employment Assistance Services Australia.The Department’s Recruitment and Selection policies and related documents have been(OCPE) directions and are available on the Department’s intranet site in the Managers andStaff Service Centre.Orientation75%of allnew staffcompletedOrientationDepartmental Orientation is a multi-disciplinary Orientation Program for all new staff. TheOrientation Program is designed to cover mandatory training requirements and othertimeframe. An average of 75% of new staff attended the orientation program across theTerritory.Bullying and Harassment AwarenessThe Department has continued to place a strong focus on the prevention and elimination ofbullying and harassment in the workplace across the Territory.In addition to the guidelines and policies developed to support a consistent approach in themanagement of harassment and bullying in the workplace, the following training programswere delivered for managers and staff.74Department <strong>Health</strong> and Families
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