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Education and training
Merger with RDNS (SA) and YourLife Health & Learning Inc
Silver Chain has merged with RDNS (SA), including YourLife Health & Learning Inc, to form the Silver Chain Group. This merger brings an exciting range of new learning, development and training opportunities for Silver Chain staff in WA, including the possibility to access nationally recognised training offered by the RDNS Education Centre, also a Registered Training Organisation. Other non-accredited programs offered by RDNS in SA are being assessed for suitability to WA, including options to deliver some programs through online technology.
For more information on the RDNS Education Center visit www.rdns.org.au/learning
Graduate Nurse Program
Silver Chain's Graduate Nurse Program offers an opportunity for new graduates to choose domiciliary nursing as their career choice immediately on qualifying as an enrolled or registered nurse. Silver Chain, as the largest provider of domiciliary nursing in Western Australia, offers the new graduate an interesting, academic and clinically focused program supporting the need for consolidation of knowledge and skills.
Successful graduates will be provided with support and guidance from Preceptors on their professional journey from novice to competent domiciliary nurse.
The Program:
- 12 months duration
- One week orientation program
- Quarterly reflective practice group
- Preceptor support
- Four weeks paid annual leave
- Registered Nurse level 1.1
- Enrolled Nurse level 1.1
- 12 clinical study days
On completion of the Graduate Nurse Program, registered nurses will be encouraged to enrol in the Post Graduate Diploma and Post Graduate Certificate in Domiciliary Nursing. This is offered by Silver Chain in partnership with Curtin University of Technology. Places for the Graduate Nurse Program will be available in February and August each year.
If you wish to register for this program or you require further information, please contact Jackie Pennington on 0406 315 604 or email jpennington@silverchain.org.au.
Registered Training Organisation
Silver Chain is an Enterprise Registered Training Organisation (ERTO), delivering nationally accredited qualifications and units of competency, including:
Qualifications
CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care
CHC30308 Certificate III in Home and Community Care
Single units
HLTFA201A Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTCPR201B Perform CPR
CHCCS305B Assist Clients with Medication
As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Silver Chain is equipped to deliver the training that staff members require in order to provide quality care. This enables them to work in an environment that protects both client and staff safety and wellbeing.
This training is funded through a combination of government traineeships and Silver Chain funded programs. Trainees attend training in the workplace during paid time to meet mandatory, compulsory, and task specific competencies.
Learning and Development arranges other areas of nationally recognised training through relationships with partner RTOs. Qualifications such as the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, HLT32407 Certificate III in Allied Health, and HLT42507 Certificate IV in Allied Health are managed by Learning and Development who source the provider, funding, and also monitor the delivery of the training on behalf of Silver Chain.
Non-accredited training
We provide eight role-specific Safe Body Postures and Movements courses which develop and maintain the skills and reinforce the behaviours required to maintain your personal safety in the workplace. These courses have contributed towards reduced workplace injuries.
To support our internal client management system, ComCare, we offer a structured program of ComCare training to ensure users are competent in navigating and operating this system. In addition we provide a suite of Microsoft Outlook training.
Learning and Development also sources cost effective training through other suppliers on behalf of Silver Chain. Programs such as the Microsoft Suite, Time Management, Meetings Management are sourced through the Australian Institute of Management for example at a reduced per person rate.
OTHER PROGRAMS MANAGED BY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Disability Health Training
Silver Chain is funded by the Disability Services Commission (DSC) to provide specified health Training Services to eligible clients and metropolitan organisations funded by or registered with the DSC. This Service is provided by the Silver Chain Disability Health Training Team (DHTT) who are qualified and experienced Registered Nurses. This Training is aimed at providing skills and knowledge to support workers, carers and family members of people who have multiple or severe disabilities. Click here for more information.
Mental Health Training
Silver Chain is funded under contract through the Western Australian Mental Health Commission to provide a statewide primary mental health education service. The program provides awareness training to family members and carers of those with mental illness. The Workforce Development component of the training assists those in the workforce who come into contact with people with mental illness.