Policy Paper

Clinical Supervision for Nurses and Midwives – Discussion Paper

Clinical Supervision is a formally structured professional arrangement between a supervisor and one or more supervisees. The supervisor facilitates the supervisees to critically examine their work issues to gain a deeper understanding, consider alternative perspectives, develop insight, and determine next steps. Clinical Supervision has an established history in the healthcare profession, including psychotherapy, counselling, social…

No journey forward is linear: Meet ACN’s new CEO

No journey forward is linear: Meet ACN’s new CEO

Adjunct Professor Kathryn Zeitz PhD FACN, is the incoming Australian College of Nursing CEO. Kathryn is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Flinders University and an Adjunct Professor at The University of Adelaide. Since 2017, she has been a nursing representative on the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority Clinical Advisory Committee. Outside her professional roles, Kathryn is…

Pacific Islands Immunisation Course

Supporting nurses to deliver life-saving immunisation across the Pacific Islands

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is offering a new education program providing nurses and other health professionals in 22 Pacific Island countries and territories with life-saving skills through its immunisation course aimed at improving health outcomes in the region. With 50 funded placements supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), the course, developed in…

Eastern Health

Affiliate Spotlight: Eastern Health

At ACN, we value the insights and experiences of our Affiliate Members. Being an ACN Affiliate Member is more than just a relationship; it is about forming connections, supporting each other, and advancing the industry for our nurses, students, and healthcare professionals. We want to hear directly from our affiliates about why they enjoy being…

Clinical supervision for nurses and midwives

Clinical supervision for nurses and midwives

Overview Clinical Supervision is an effective professional support strategy for nurses and midwives contributing to professional development and health and wellbeing of the workforce. Midwives and nurses are encouraged to seek out and learn about Clinical Supervision. Clinical Supervision is increasingly recognised as a core component of professional support for contemporary nursing and midwifery practice.…