Return to Practice Program (RTP)

Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Psychiatric Division 1 Nurses, Midwifery Division 1 Nurses

 

Nurses who have been previously been registered in Victoria and have a lapsed registration are required by the Nurses Board of Victoria to complete a Return to Practice Program in order to gain re-registration.

Applicants seeking nursing registration in Victoria must apply to the Nurses Board of Victoria before enrolling in this course.  

Please refer to www.nbv.org.au or contact NBV Registration Program 03 8635 1200 for further information regarding the RTP programs and eligibility.   


  

Course Outline
The RTP is a 12 week course specially designed to fulfil registration requirements for Division 1,
Division 2, and Division 3 of the Nurses Board of Victoria. This includes lapsed registration in a Psychiatric qualification and Midwifery qualification.

  
Course Structure
The course is designed for 480 hours and will be offered full time over the 12 weeks. Part time hours will be considered on an individual basis of no less then 24 hours per week.

  
The course consists of both theoretical and clinical components.  Both theory and clinical components require satisfactory completion.

  
Theoretical Component
Consists of a minimum of 80 hours of theory.
This includes;
•   Australian Health Care Systems
•   The Nursing Profession
•   Cultural, legal and ethical issues
•   Clinical Nursing/Midwifery skills

The Theory component will be undertaken by a combination of delivery modes such as;

  • Lectures / Tutorials
  • Self directed learning packages

  • Workbook activities
  • On-line learning

 

Clinical Component

All participants will undertake 10 weeks of fully supervised clinical experiences in one of the Mercy Health Acute Care facilities. Some participants in the Division 1 and Division 2 programs may be allocated to a rotation in an Aged Care Facility.

Each participant is required to demonstrate competencies that meet Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency standards. To ensure that the participants are practicing at a beginning level practitioner, they must satisfactory complete Clinical skills assessment and Clinical competencies.

 


Selection Criteria
Prospective participants:


Phase 1

 

•   Must provide evidence of a NBV approval letter indicating which course they have permission to complete. Including any requirements as stated within the letter from the NBV. This NBV letter is valid for two years from the date of issue;

•   Must provide an up to date Curriculum Vitae; and

•   A short letter outlining the reason  for requesting entry to the course;


Phase 2
•   An interview.

 

 

Upon enrolment
•   A Police Clearance check; and

•   Proof of Immunisation for Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Whooping Cough (Clinical Placement requirement)

Course Outcomes

This course aims to prepare participants to be eligible for registration as a Division 1, Division 2 or Division 3 registered  nurse with the Nurses Board of Victoria.


Course Fees
On enquiry
 

For further information and enrolment details
Contact:  Mercy Health Training Institute
              (03) 9216 8990
              rconnor@mercy.com.au