Nurse practitioners from Metro South Health
Metro South Health recently hosted its annual Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education Day at Redland Hospital, bringing together NPs from across the region. The event focused on sharing practical clinical, leadership, and strategic insights, to strengthen the NP role in hospitals, clinics and community health settings.
One of the day’s highlights was a powerful talk by Dr Michael Cameron about Voluntary Assisted Dying, which became available to eligible Queenslanders last year.
Dr Cameron emphasised the importance of respecting choice.
"Most importantly, don't judge. People may or may not use it, but there is comfort in choice,” Dr Cameron said.
The event included a rapid-fire session, where five NPs presented on key areas of their practice: Clinical, Education, Research, and Leadership.
These peer-led presentations highlighted the significance of working together and sharing knowledge.
Bayside Health Service Director of Nursing Amanda Garner said NPs play a key role in meeting the rising demand for healthcare services, especially in underserved areas.
“NPs are advanced practice registered nurses with the training to diagnose and treat medical conditions, prescribe medications, and provide comprehensive patient care.
“Their role improves healthcare access, especially as the healthcare landscape continues to change.”
Presentations on the day included:
- Jenna Newton on the IDETECKD program, focusing on diabetes education for chronic kidney disease.
- Ruth Ikobe shared insights from the Brisbane South Palliative Care Collaborative.
- Jaze Wang presented research from the Logan Endocrine and Diabetes Service (LEADs).
- Fiona Jennings discussed her ‘Beyond Borders’ clinical skills exchange program.
- Tony Hsiung outlined the peer-supervision program at the CAREPACT facility.
This event showcased how Nurse Practitioners are stepping up and tackling challenges large and small to improve patient care across Metro South Health.