Rural Health Professionals Program: Assisting in building a sustainable rural workforce NSW Rural Health & Research Congress – Emer O’Callaghan Supporting rural health in New South Wales, Australia

1.New, federally funded program by Health Workforce Australia to recruit and retain nurses and allied health professionals in rural Australia 2.Rural Workforce Agencies work in collaboration with rural employers to link applicants to jobs and enhance primary health care services 3.Case management provided & generous financial support for relocation to ‘more rural’ areas RHPP Overview Supporting rural health in New South Wales, Australia

1.44 Offers to Nurses and Allied Health Professionals since January 2.Variety of locations and positions 3.Collaboration between RDN, Employers, Town Stakeholders and Applicants 4.Funds along with case management assist overcome ‘barriers’ to recruitment and retention 5.FREE service to employers How does it work? Supporting rural health in New South Wales, Australia

1.Collaboration between HNE Mental Health and RDN to recruit 5 Mental Health Professionals to Moree, Narrabri and Inverell. 2.Highly competitive market place for health professionals 3.Proactive and engaged manager 4.5 Clinicians all at different stages of life and career all with different needs 5.Vacancies gone from 48% to NO vacancies A Successful Example Supporting rural health in New South Wales, Australia

This program is funded by Health Workforce Australia Growing and supporting a nursing and allied health workforce for rural Australia Health Workforce Australia Supporting rural health in New South Wales, Australia

Q&A Rural Health Professionals Program – Assisting in building a sustainable rural workforce Supporting rural health in New South Wales, Australia