How to be a Nursing Leader of the 21st Century

Do you want to lead a team that delivers an exceptional health consumer experience and meets key organisational goals?

Business and healthcare is an awkward mix – this conference aims to equip you with the “soft” and “hard” skills that you need to triumph in this challenging role.  If you are a current or aspiring NUM or Nurse Manager of a health service, learn the leadership skills you need to deliver an engaged, dynamic, well-integrated team of Nurses.

The Venue:

The Carnival Spirit has grown to become one of Australians’ favourite cruise ships. Like a true Aussie, it’s laid-back, fun and friendly – and that describes the crew, your fellow passengers and the atmosphere onboard.

Let’s Talk about your accommodation – all you have to do is unpack and relax. Your room steward will clean and tidy your room every day all you need to do is get dressed, grab your bag and start your adventure. Enjoy a nightly turn-down service, room service, a personal safe, an ensuite and plenty of closet space. With all this comfort and all these standard features, you’ve gotta try real hard to get homesick.

Dining Options – you will be spoilt for choice and you can eat 24 hours a day if you want to. We know you’ve got a foodie in you – everyone does! Awaken and delight yours on this cruise with delicious main dishes, tempting desserts and general yumminess everywhere you look.From first-class restaurants to poolside dining the Chefs on this ship aim to provide you with an exceptional culinary experience.

Dive headfirst into the fun – there are so many fabulous choices on offer when it comes to onboard activities, from gorgeous Stage Show, stand-up comics, karaoke in the piano bar to relaxing by the pool or getting pampered at the amazing day spa. If you are into fitness there is a fully equipped gym and a number of fitness tutorials provided by the expert trainers onboard.

Presenter:

Faileen James – Advocate. Legal Professional. Executive Coach

Faileen James is the Director of James & Button Services Pty Ltd, a portfolio firm offering a range of services to individuals and organisation.  The firm has expertise in areas such as strategy and operational improvement, governance and management leadership including operational and governance evaluation and monitoring, services and system planning, change management, human resources advice, risk management and conflict resolution.

Faileen has held CEO and senior executive positions in State and local government, including Queensland Health, a regional city council, and small and large not-for-profit organisations. Prior to holding these Executive positions, Faileen was a Partner in a Law Firm practising predominantly in the areas of industrial relations and workplace/employment law, health law and general litigation.

Faileen represented clients in all major jurisdictional forums. Faileen has also held positions as a University Lecturer and Professional Education Lecturer. She is a regular speaker and panellist at conferences and professional development seminars.

As a registered lawyer, Faileen complements her leadership work by providing clients with relevant legal advice in the areas of industrial relations, corporate company secretarial support, organisational governance, commercial law, and civil litigation. Faileen has represented commercial employers, not-for-profit organisations including trade unions, and employees in legal claims and court appearances.

Nicole Nash-Arnold

Nicole Nash-Arnold is a nurse educator and facilitator who helps transform accomplished clinical nurses into empowered and respected leaders.

She shares her 15 years of experience in senior and executive health leadership roles to germinate great leaders: whether thats leading a team of fellow nurses on night duty or senior nursing executives.  Nicole has over 10 years’ experience in the theatre, many years in education and post-graduate qualifications in nursing.

The Online Library:

The Library has been created so that you have access to some of the Conference content prior to our sail date. The documents, including self-directed activities and webinars, from our Conference Presenter, are provided so that you can create your own conference experience and access information and sessions of interest prior to the commencement of the Conference program. The first session in Module One should be viewed prior to the commencement of the Conference as it will provide you with the necessary knowledge to support your learning in the other modules presented at the Conference.

Disclaimer: Sessions are correct at time of publication. Sessions are subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond the control of the organisers. NFN and EAS reserves the right to alter charges, cancel, postpone, change or withdraw the product or service at any time.