Funded by Richard Harrison and Family – This scholarship will fund attendance to the National Nursing Forum and the Nurse Director Leadership Program including – Travel, accommodation, course and registration.
Number of scholarships available: 1
Value of scholarship: up to $15,000
About Nurse Director Leadership Program
The Nurse Director Leadership Program is a dynamic 6-month course that empowers nurses to lead change in a rapidly changing environment. Available to registered nurses with more than six years of professional experience and who have worked in or are new to management and leadership roles.
About ACN’s National Nursing Forum
ACN’s National Nursing Forum (NNF) is the ACN’s signature annual leadership and educational event bringing together nurses, students and other health professionals from around the country and across the globe. Attendees will enjoy a full and rich forum experience with face-to-face presentations and interactions with the nursing network, the opportunity to connect with valuable sponsors and exhibitors to learn about the latest products and more.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Possess Australian citizenship or permanent residency in Australia.
- Practice as a registered nurse in an Australian rural area classified within the Modified Monash Model’s MM3 to MM7 categories. See Health Workforce locator to determine eligibility.
- Hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrate a minimum of six years’ postgraduate experience or the ability to influence organisations, team practices, and/or cultures (e.g., nurse leaders seeking promotion into management positions).
- Exhibit leadership qualities in nursing and/or within the health or aged care systems (e.g., recently appointed managers aiming to fast-track their development into confident, self-directed leaders).
- Complete the program work within the six-month timeframe.
- Identify a workplace mentor who will support you during the program by acting as a sounding board for ideas and ensuring you feel supported and energised.
Documents required
To apply you will need:
- Proof of Australian citizenship or permanent resident of Australia (birth certificate, passport or visa papers)
- Current resume (detailing professional achievements in a clinical, education, leadership, or academic setting within the past two years)
- Current AHPRA nurse registration.
- Letter from your employer confirming your employment and position as a community nurse and your ability to complete the program within the six months time frame.
- Identify a workplace mentor who will support you during the program. The primary role of the sponsor will be to act as a sounding board for thoughts and ideas and to help ensure the participant feels supported and energised during the program.
Applicants are asked to complete and submit the application form along with the above required documents.
Selection criteria
Applicants are required to respond to the following selection criteria within this application:
- Articulate goals for attending the National Nursing Forum and desired achievements.
- Illustrate how participation in the National Nursing Forum will enhance professional growth and nursing practice.
- Demonstrate plans for sharing and applying information gained from the National Nursing Forum.
- Showcase individual initiatives contributing to the advancement of the nursing profession within the workplace.
Scholarships will be awarded on the recommendation of the selection committee and will be based on the above selection criteria.
Preference will be given to applicants in rural and remote areas of Australia, and First Nation Nurses.
Applications
Applications closed.
