Australia’s new National Nursing Workforce Strategy recognises that leadership is not reserved for senior positions. Leadership capability should be developed from the beginning of a nurse’s career and strengthened throughout every stage of professional practice. The Strategy highlights leadership development, mentoring, career progression and lifelong learning as essential to building a sustainable nursing workforce for the future.
At the Australian College of Nursing’s Institute of Leadership, we are proud to support this vision through our mantra:
Lead from where you are
No matter where you are in your career, leadership starts with a willingness to grow, influence and make a difference.
The Institute of Leadership offers programs designed to support nurses across the leadership continuum, including:
- Emerging Nurse Leader Program for nurses beginning their leadership journey.
- Nurse Manager Leadership Program for those leading teams and navigating the challenges of operational leadership.
- Emerging Policy Leader Program for nurses seeking to influence policy and help shape the future of health care.
- Emerging Research Leader Program that support nurses to lead evidence generation, translation and innovation.
- Nurse to Board Program that prepare nurses for governance and board leadership roles.
- Nurse Executive Leadership Program for senior and aspiring executive leaders looking to strengthen strategic and system-level leadership capability.
Importantly, our programs are not only available to individual nurses. The Institute of Leadership can also partner with organisations to design and deliver tailored leadership development programs aligned to organisational priorities, workforce needs and strategic objectives. Whether your focus is building emerging leaders, strengthening nurse manager capability, developing future executives, increasing policy influence or building a culture of leadership, we can work with you to create solutions that meet your needs.
The National Nursing Workforce Strategy is clear that the future of nursing requires leaders at every level, from the ward to the boardroom, from clinical practice to policy, research and executive decision-making.
Whether you are looking to attend a one-day workshop, participate in a leadership program, connect with a mentor, or take the next step towards governance or executive leadership, the Institute of Leadership is here to support you. We offer opportunities both online and face-to-face, making leadership development accessible wherever you live and work.
As new programs become available, be sure to explore our upcoming leadership offerings, including one-day programs and masterclasses, and keep an eye out for scholarship opportunities that can make professional development more accessible.
Now is the time to invest in yourself, your career and your potential. Lead from where you are. The ACN Institute of Leadership is here to support you every step of the way – visit ACN’s Institute of Leadership website.
For further information or assistance, please contact leadership@acn.edu.au.
