Learning – Opportunities and Professional Development
At Alfred Health we encourage life-long learning and professional development to respond to the needs of an ever-changing and complex health system.
This page outlines education, professional development, leadership and research opportunities at Alfred Health.
We support and develop Alfred Health Nurses to be:
- Innovators, influencers and leaders
- Recognised and clinical experts
- Professional, courageous and critical thinkers
- Evidence based and research driven
- Patient centred
Education
Our dedicated Nursing Education Department offer general and specialised ward-based education and support for your advancement. In addition, there are Clinical Support and Development nurses in most areas.
Clinical Support and Development nurses will help you achieve best practice to ensure optimal outcomes for patients. They also serve as a role model for clinical practice, leadership and education.
Leadership and Management pathways
The Leadership and Management program aims to develop talented nurse leaders and managers who engage others, achieve outcomes and drive innovation to shape systems that influence better health outcomes whilst providing stability, consistency and efficiency.
Alfred Health offers the Leadership and Management Program (LaMP), a sequential development program for emerging and existing nurse leaders covering three broad levels: Foundations in Clinical Leadership, Intermediate Leadership and Management and Advanced Leadership Management.
Research
Research is essential in advancing nursing practice. It is important we collect and generate evidence that informs nursing practice and supports decision making. Nursing Research at Alfred Health aims to conduct high quality research that improves patient and organisational outcomes and facilitates the integration of research evidence into clinical practice.
Read more about Nursing Research at Alfred Health.
Learn more about our professional development opportunities
In addition to being part of a talented and highly skilled team, there are many benefits to working with Alfred Health. These include, access to Public Transport, flexible work options, onsite childcare at The Alfred campus and other workplace benefits and discounts.