Re Entry Programs into Nursing

Refresher courses for Registered and Enrolled Nurses

Royal Perth Hospital in conjunction with the Department of Health, Workforce Development, conduct refresher programs for both Registered and Enrolled Nurses who have not practiced for up to five years and who wish to return to the clinical setting. This program is designed to increase essential knowledge, skills and confidence with current technology with a focus on excellence in the clinical area. The four week program is generic in content and is integrated to provide both theory and clinical practice.

More information on Refresher Programs [ PDF].

For more information contact:

NurseLink:
Phone: 1800 112 272 (W.A. Department of Health)
Email: nurselink@health.wa.gov.au
Or
RPH Education Centre
Phone (08) 9224 2498 or (08) 9224 2266
Email: RPH.RegistrationBridgingProgram@health.wa.gov.au

Renewal of Registration Bridging Program

This program is conducted by Royal Perth Hospital in conjunction with Department of Health, Workforce Development, for both Registered and Enrolled nurses who have not practiced for more than five years and who wish to return to nursing. This program can be done by either Distance Learning (RN only) or by attending the Internal Program. Distance Learning requires the successful completion of learning modules followed by a four week clinical placement in an acute clinical setting. The Internal Program consists of four weeks full time theory followed by a four week clinical placement in an acute clinical setting. Successful completion of the program leads to Registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of WA.

More information on Registration Program [ PDF].

For more information contact:

Registration Program for Overseas Educated Nurses

This program is designed for Overseas Educated Nurses who are seeking initial registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of WA, enabling them to practice in WA. Presently the program runs concurrently with the Renewal of Registration Program. This program can be done by either Distance Learning or by attending the Internal Program. Distance Learning requires the successful completion of learning modules followed by a four week clinical placement in an acute clinical setting. The Internal Program consists of four weeks full time theory followed by a four week clinical placement in an acute clinical setting. Successful completion of the program leads to Registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of WA.

More information on Registration Program for Overseas Nurses [ PDF].

For more information contact: