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Aged care nurses look after the ageing members of the community, who might need help with day-to-day activities. At present, there is a large demand for nurses in aged care, and in the future, this is likely to dramatically increase further.
Follow the links below to find information relating to aged care nursing.
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Extended Aged Care at Home Packages
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Extended Aged Care at Home Package pilot was established to test whether it is possible to provide care in a person's own home at the level currently provided in a high care residential facility.
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Dec 2008
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Working in aged care
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Programs, related information, reports and reviews supporting individuals in the Aged Care Workforce.
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Dec 2008
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Media release. Aged care nursing scholarships
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government today announced improvements to its $36 million Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme - including $5,000 a semester to cover course costs, travel, lodging, textbooks and other equipment for postgraduate study.
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Oct 2008
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| Title: |
Quality Residential Aged Care
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Brochure - Quality Residential Aged Care. This brochure provides information on the standards of accommodation and care that residential aged care facilities must provide.
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Dec 2007
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| Title: |
Documentation and accountability manual
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This manual is intended for use by all care staff employed in residential aged care facilities. Contents: Introduction and background; Professional nursing practice; Professional care practice; Clinical records; Classification appraisal; Overview of the Residential care manual.
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Dec 2007
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Working in aged care: programs
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Australian Government programs supporting individuals in the Aged Care Workforce
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Oct 2007
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Staff-led interventions for improving oral hygiene in patients following stroke
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
A clean mouth not only feels good but the practice of oral hygiene (removing dental plaque and traces of food) is a crucial factor in maintaining the health of the mouth, teeth and gums. A clean and healthy mouth will also prevent pain or discomfort and...
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Jun 2006
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Community nursing
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: |
Links to information relating to community nursing.
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May 2006
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| Title: |
Quality of working life for nurses
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Report into the quality of working life issues that result in job satisfaction or dissatisfaction for nurses in the aged care sector. The analysis of this report is drawn from a range of focus group sessions with aged care nurses in Victoria and New South Wales.
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Oct 2002
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Home care by outreach nursing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Home visits for people with chronic lung disease (COPD - emphysema or chronic bronchitis) aim to help people maintain their health and need fewer hospital stays. The nurses aim to help people use their treatments well, provide education about coping str...
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May 2001
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Loving care for people with terminal illness
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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When people of any age are dying or have an illness that can't be cured, they need a special kind of care which is called palliative care. The aim of palliative care is not just to treat the disease, but to care for the person as a whole by making sure the remaining time he or she has left is as good, as active and fulfilling as possible.
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Apr 1996
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