Opportunities for Graduates - limited number of placements still available - 29th October 2009
The recruitment process for Graduates to Health Units across Country Health SA in 2010 is now complete. Vacancies however exist in the following Health Units: Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Murray Bridge Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Tailem Bend Hospital, Meningie Hospital and Pinnaroo Soldiers Memorial Hospital.
If you are interested in applying to these health units download the Application Form and Employment Declaration form from the Transition To Professional Practice webpage and forward your application complete with 2 complete copies to Kath Hampel as set out page 5 of the application form. For all inquiries please contact Kath Hampel on 08 85612123.
Country Health SA Scholarships - 27th October 2009
Country Health SA is committed to providing a range of high quality health systems in rural and remote South Australia to meet the needs of South Australians living in country areas. To increase the number of appropriately trained health professionals the region has implemented a number of strategies including postgraduate and undergraduate scholarship schemes.
To apply for a Scholarship or for further information about the CHSA Scholarships please select Scholarships from the left hand menu, or alternatively contact the CHSA Scholarship Coordinator on: countryscholarships@health.sa.gov.au.
Health promotion support comes to the north of the state - 12th October 2009
International Health Promotion expert Professor Lawrence St Leger will be in Port Augusta on 26th November 2009 for a free workshop entitled Successful health and wellbeing initiatives in schools: turning evidence into action. For more information click here...
Swine Flu Update - 28th April 2009
Fourteen South Australians are being investigated for swine flu, SA Health confirmed today (28 April). Two have already been tested for the virus and given the all clear. SA Health Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paddy Philips, said there was a low possibility of any of the tests returning a positive result for swine flu. “At this stage, there are no confirmed cases of swine flu in Australia,” Professor Phillips said.
Health Minister John Hill said “I would like to reassure all South Australians that our health system and hospitals are well prepared for the challenge of dealing with a widespread illness like swine flu.”
Swine Flu Media Release-28April09
Transition to Professional Practice Program 2010
Country Health SA Transition to Professional Practice (formerly the Graduate Nurse Program, GNP) is a broad program covering theoretical as well as clinical aspects of the registered nurse role that facilitates your professional and personal growth. Opportunities exist for new graduates to develop their knowledge and skills with particular emphasis on the unique role of registered nurses in the rural setting. For application forms and information go to Country Health SA Transition to Professional Practice Program 2010
Country Health Strategy Released
The Strategy for planning Country Health in SA has been released, following a consultation period that drew around 1200 people to public meetings across the state and took in around 100 written submissions. The Strategy, which sets out the ten planning principles for future services in rural and regional South Australia, has been amended in response to the consultation.
Country Health SA and SA Health Combined Website
Country Health SA and SA Health are currently in the process of creating a joint site where information on health services for all South Australians will sit. Whilst this is worked on, you can still access Country specific information but please note that in some instances you will be redirected from this site to the existing SA Health site. All links of this nature should open in a new window on your screen so simply close the window to return to the Country Health site.