Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the role of the Office of the Chief Nursing Officer?
- Where can I find information on immigration?
- Are there any postgraduate scholarships available to nurses to continue studying?
- Industrial Relation Issues
- Nursing Registration
- The Immunisation Certification Course
What is the role of the Office of the Chief Nursing Officer?
The Chief Nursing Officer provides strategic direction for nursing and midwifery in Western Australia. The purpose of the Office is to promote and develop the Western Australian nursing and midwifery professions to ensure the delivery of quality nursing and midwifery care to the community.
The Office of the Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for leadership, advice, information and guidance on all issues relating to the nursing and midwifery professions in WA. The Office leads innovation in nursing and midwifery policy and practice to ensure optimal clinical outcomes. This involves working in partnership and collaboration with nurses and midwives, consumers, healthcare-related industries, education providers and key stakeholders to deliver knowledgeable nursing and midwifery care.
The nursing workforce branch provides dedicated, expert advice on professional related aspects of the nursing and midwifery workforce. The branch initiates, develops and monitors workforce policy and strategic plans to develop a sustainable nursing and midwifery workforce.
Where can I find information on immigration?
Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (Perth):
| Telephone: | 13 18 81 |
| Website: | www.immi.gov.au |
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council:
| Telephone: | (02) 6257 7960 |
| Website: | www.anmc.org.au |
Nurses Board of Western Australia:
| Telephone: | (08) 9421 1100 |
| Website: | www.nbwa.org.au |
Are there any postgraduate scholarships available to nurses to continue studying?
The Office of the Chief Nursing Officer encourages all nurses to continue their education. For more information on scholarships offered by our Office, please see Scholarships and Sponsorships page.
Nursing scholarships offered by other organisations are listed on the Scholarship Information for Nurses and Midwives Booklet [PDF / 650KB].
Industrial Relation Issues
For information on industrial relation issues contact the Workforce Directorate at the Department of Health on (08) 9222 2356.
Nursing Registration
For information on registration, contact the Nurses Board of Western Australia:
| Office Address: | Level 1, 165 Adelaide Terrace (Corner Bennett Street) East Perth WA 6004 |
| Postal Address: | Locked Bag 6, East Perth, WA 6892 |
| Telephone: | (08) 9421 1100 |
| Fax: | (08) 9421 1022 |
| Email: | info@nbwa.org.au |
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