1. Metro7 Collective Nurse Practitioner Collaborative Feedback Session March 2010

2. Recruitment Planning & Status Metro 7 ‘Collective’ MOU signed Advertised internally and externally MCMPC appointed NPC March 2010 (undertaking equivalency with NBV) SEPC appointed NPC March 2010 (undertaking equivalency with NBV) Bethlehem Calvary no NPC in place

3. Current Key Activities Reviewing documentation – Service Model & five year plan Planning for first Management Group meeting Clinical Leadership Group nominations – to meet April / May Advertising & RECRUITMENT Formal & informal liaison with key stakeholders – regional and metro NBV communications ++ re equivalency process etc.

4. Suggestions on how Collaborative could provide assistance Provision of documentation templates: Candidacy program – eg curriculum, personal learning plan, mentor reports, logbooks etc Portfolio development Specific education requirements – eg advanced communication skills Medical mentoring / supervision models

5. Timeline Interview / employ three NPCs by end May 2010 Management group meeting April 2010 Clinical Leadership Group meeting April 2010 Keep informed of all projects within local region - ongoing

6. Specific Challenges RECRUITMENT Ongoing development of model – how does this translate into practice Accessing resources for mentoring, support and education Development of consistent Curriculum Guidelines Masters qualification and equivalency issues