Registered Nurses across Durack who work in the Aged Care sector are being invited to apply for funding as part of the Aged Care Registered Nurses’ Payment. This is a federal funding round facilitated by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
“We need to take care of all our valuable workers in the medical field, especially our nurses in aged care. Improving and expanding aged care services is fundamental to keeping our communities strong and encouraging our nurses and carers to work regionally, and remotely, is imperative” Melissa Price said.
The objective of the Aged Care Registered Nurses’ Payment is to reward clinical skills and leadership, and to assist in the attraction and retention of Registered Nurses in the aged care sector.
This payment encourages Registered Nurses to work in rural towns, communities, and remote areas. The program will run over 2 years from 2022-23 to 2023-24.
The intended outcomes of the program are to:
· Attract Registered Nurses into the aged care workforce.
· Retain Registered Nurses in the aged care workforce.
· Increase the supply of appropriately qualified Registered Nurses in the aged care workforce, particularly in thin markets.
Applications for this funding round close Wednesday 14 December.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit the Grant Connect website
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Media Contact:
Jackie Perry 0427 587 395, jackie.perry@aph.gov.au