Kassandra Packwood
District Deputy Director Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Excellence and Digital Southern NSW Local Health DistrictNursing and Midwifery, March 12
9:40 AM KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION: BOLSTERING NURSING CAREER PATHWAYS: OPPORTUNITIES, GROWTH, AND SUPPORTING LONG-TERM SUCCESS
Australia’s nursing workforce is at a critical crossroads. Rising demand, workforce pressures and burnout are driving attrition, threatening the sustainability of patient care. While much attention focuses on recruitment, the real challenge lies in building meaningful, long-term career pathways that keep nurses engaged, supported, and able to thrive. This session explores the full spectrum of nursing careers; clinical advancement, leadership opportunities, specialisations, and flexible work options, and examines the systemic barriers that push skilled nurses out of the profession. Drawing on real-world examples and innovative strategies, it highlights how hospitals, health services, and policymakers can reimagine nursing careers to be more rewarding, sustainable, and future-proof.
- Designing career pathways that foster professional growth, leadership development, and long-term retention
- Implementing strategies like mentorship, skill development programs, and flexible working arrangements to reduce attrition
- Identifying systemic changes to create a nursing workforce that is sustainable, resilient, and equipped to deliver high-quality patient care for the decades ahead
Executive Program, March 11
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