Abstract
Registered nurses work in a diversity of practice contexts that influence the scope of their practice, particularly in rural and remote settings. For people living within these regions, health challenges and barriers are more likely to occur. Higher proportions of illness and disease may be attributed to the social determinants of health including living conditions, social isolation, socio-economic status and distance from available healthcare services (AIHW, 2005). The role of the rural and remote registered nurses in under serviced isolated areas differs significantly to those working in regional and metropolitan areas (National Association of Rural Health Education and Research Organisations, 2001) and currently, little is known about the capability and capacity of registered nurses who are employed in rural and remote practice settings in Tasmania.
Therefore, this study seeks ought to explore this area by determining the diversity of practice settings and the roles and practice of registered nurses highlighting capabilities and capacities. It is anticipated that the outcomes of this study will inform undergraduate and postgraduate nursing education, identify the current scope of practice of the registered nurse and inform local recruitment and retention strategies, the scope of the registered nurse, as well as career and future planning for the registered nursing workforce in these settings.
Therefore, this study seeks ought to explore this area by determining the diversity of practice settings and the roles and practice of registered nurses highlighting capabilities and capacities. It is anticipated that the outcomes of this study will inform undergraduate and postgraduate nursing education, identify the current scope of practice of the registered nurse and inform local recruitment and retention strategies, the scope of the registered nurse, as well as career and future planning for the registered nursing workforce in these settings.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - Feb 2020 |
| Event | 2020 Tasmanian Nursing and Midwifery Conference - Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Hobart , Australia Duration: 20 Feb 2020 → 21 Feb 2020 https://tasnms.com.au/2020-home/ |
Conference
| Conference | 2020 Tasmanian Nursing and Midwifery Conference |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Hobart |
| Period | 20/02/20 → 21/02/20 |
| Other | Thank you for attending the Tasmanian Nursing and Midwifery Conference held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart on 20 & 21 February 2020. The World Health Organisation has declared 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife in honour of the significant and ongoing contribution of the professions to the health and well being of communities around the world. Fittingly, this coincides with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Tasmania has joined the global celebrations with a range of events planned across 2020. The Conference got us off to a great start. We delivered a Conference program that included motivating keynote speakers and showcased the best of Tasmanian nursing and midwifery practice, innovation, research and leadership. Building on the positivity of the Inaugural Nursing and Midwifery Symposium (2019), this event continued our commitment to creating a positive practice environment in Tasmania where we share and inspire each other and of course, confidently lead Tasmania’s healthcare system into the future. We hope you enjoyed your time in Hobart! |
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