DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ...

Clinical Learning (Nursing)The Clinical Learning (Nursing) Section provides continuing education and professionaldevelopment for Nurses and Midwives across the Territory. A number of courses have beenendorsed for the awarding of continuing professional development with the Royal Collegeof Nursing Australia. A number of products have been developed and delivered in response Clinical Handover.Clinical Learning (Aboriginal)The Top End Clinical Learning, Aboriginal Unit provides continuing education andprofessional development for Aboriginal Health Workers.Comprehensive training needs analyses has commenced to identify common trainingrequirements and individual development needs.During the reporting period a number of training programs were developed and delivered,including: Basic Computer Skills.Aboriginal Health Worker training for Central Australia is contracted to Central AustralianRemote Health Development Services. The contract has been renegotiated for a further12 months with greater accountability and reporting measures in place.Shared ServicesThe Department uses the Northern Territory Government’s shared services for a rangeof functions, including payroll, recruitment and government accounting services. TheDepartment of Business and Employment provides these services under agreedarrangements.Employment InstructionsEmployment Instructions are rules issued by the Commissioner for Public Employmentthat cover important human resource matters. Under the Public Sector Employment andManagement Act, all agencies are required to report against the 14 Employment Instructions.These instructions have been addressed within this section and in Appendix 5.78Department Health and Families