TPP is part of the Nursing in Primary Health Care Program (NiPHC), an Australian Government Initiative, which aims to build capacity amongst the primary health care nursing workforce.
It is a 10-month evidence-based education, support, and mentoring program for transitioning nurses new to primary healthcare. The program:
- has successfully supported over 200 nurses in the past 5+ years.
- combines practical learning from experienced mentors with evidence-based online resources.
- is specifically designed to enhance recruitment and retention efforts in primary healthcare.
If your workplace(s) are located in the rural or remote region(s) and are looking to employ a recently graduated nurse, APNA can provide you with access to funded recruitment support with HealthcareLink and access to the TPP, if you are willing to:
- Offer employment for a minimum of 14 hours per week.
- Foster a supportive environment conducive to the professional development and growth of nursing staff.
This may involve:
- Providing dedicated study leave for nurses to participate in the program, using the existing workplace staff budget for CPD.
- Demonstrating ongoing interest in their progress through the program and supporting them in achieving their goals.