Achievements against Priority Initiatives
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Our staff are engaged
2024 Applied Safety and Quality Program Graduates
Investing in Leadership Capability for Safety and Quality The Nursing and Midwifery Academy’s Springboard to Success Program is designed to empower early-career
• 26% expressed interest in improving collaboration across disciplines and sharing what they’ve learned.
Registered Nurses and Midwives to lead person- centred care and foster positive workplace cultures. The program features guest speakers and experts from across NSLHD and the NSW Ministry of Health. These include representatives from Clinical Governance, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services, People and Culture, Carer Support, Library Services, and Disability Services. So far, 65 nurses and midwives have taken part, with 37 enrolled in 2025. Key components of the program include interactive workshops, self-directed learning, and guided development of local quality improvement projects. These projects aim to improve patient outcomes and strengthen team engagement. As a result, three oral presentations and 15 posters were selected for the 2024 NSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Person-Centred Care Showcase. The program has shown strong results: • 82% of participants rated it as extremely valuable. • 100% reported gaining new leadership knowledge and skills. • 53% said they had improved understanding of team engagement. • 29% developed skills in change management and quality improvement. • 43% plan to involve their teams in future quality improvement projects. • 38% intend to role model their new skills in the workplace.
Since 2023, NSLHD has partnered with the Clinical Excellence Commission to deliver the Applied Safety and Quality Program – the highest-level offering under the Safety and Quality Essentials Pathway . In 2024, 17 staff graduated from the program and were recognised at a showcase ceremony at Royal North Shore Hospital. Over 12 months, participants completed intensive workshops, learning groups, and one-on-one coaching while leading workplace improvement projects. Most learning took place in the workplace, where staff led improvement projects and applied skills directly to their roles. The program aligns closely with the district’s strategic outcomes, particularly in two key areas: providing safe, high-quality, and connected care, and ensuring our staff feel engaged and well-supported These programs support NSLHD’s strategic goal by building a skilled workforce that leads change, improves patient outcomes, and strengthens a culture of person-centred care and continuous improvement.
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