What is a refresher pathway?
WA Health offers refresher pathways to enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives who wish to refresh their skills in the acute clinical setting.
ENs and RNs will complete the Theoretical Component by completing the Australian College of Nursing Refresher Course.
Midwives will complete the Theoretical Component by completing the Australian College of Midwifery Refresher Course.
The pathways are linked to employment and allow more flexible options for refresher nurses or midwives to undertake:
- online learning modules
- supervised clinical practice
- work full-time or part-time; fixed term as part of this refresher initiative.
Why do a refresher pathway?
The pathways provide an opportunity to refresh your skills in a supportive environment, allowing you a smooth transition into the acute care setting with confidence and competence.
Refresher pathways are ideal for WA nurses or midwives who:
- wish to return to an acute clinical setting
- have not worked within the last 5 years
Who is eligible?
To undertake a WA Health RN, EN or midwifery refresher pathway placement, applicants must:
- hold general registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with no conditions or restrictions
- meet the Recency of Practice Registration Standard of three (3) months practice in the last five year.
- be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status at the time of application
Suitability for entry into all nursing or midwifery refresher programs will be assessed on individual merit by the WA Health services, in conjunction with the Program Coordinator.
Cost
These courses are fully funded through the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office.
What is the process?
Applications can only be submitted through the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office, online.
You must also provide the following supporting documentation:
- a covering letter, briefly stating personal aims and goals for undertaking the program and where you would like to work
- a Curriculum Vitae (CV) / resume, detailing past and current nursing or midwifery experience; including areas worked, clinical caseload and dates
- evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency status (e.g. copy of passport, birth certificate, citizenship documents or visa)
- evidence of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia.
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How to apply

This scholarship is open for applications all year.