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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) supports the Victorian Government's trial of the Single Employer Model (SEM) for Rural Generalist registrars. The SEM will streamline training and employment for junior doctors by offering consistent employment benefits, such as leave, across various placements. This model is already being trialled in South Australia and aims to enhance skills development, workforce retention, and patient care in rural communities.

This article discusses Australia's growing nursing shortage, which threatens to derail federal efforts to improve aged care. Providers are struggling to meet government-mandated daily care minutes due to the lack of nurses, a situation expected to worsen until at least 2035. While the government has increased wages and pledged funds, aged care managers and nursing federations stress the need for higher salaries, better incentives, and workforce reforms to attract and retain nursing staff.

The Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Advanced Life Support (ALS) courses are designed for health professionals working in critical care settings, such as doctors and nurses in AAU, CCU, ED, HDU, and ICU, as well as paramedics and other health workers requiring advanced resuscitation skills. Explore upcoming ARC-approved ALS courses, available across Australia in all states and territories.

The health sector in Australia faces ongoing staffing demands and shortages, making effective recruitment crucial. MedicalJobsAustralia.com provides an advertising platform for all medical and health care employers in Australia, regardless of size or care setting. Read more.