BSW Regional Oncology Nurse Education

BSWRICS recently supported 13 Barwon South West Cancer Nurses to attend the EviQ Facilitators Workshop presented by Robyn McIntyre, Clinical Nurse Educator – Oncology, Grampians Health Ballarat.

Following completion of the facilitator’s workshop, these nurses are now able to conduct Anti-cancer Administration Course (ADAC) and Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) clinical workshops and clinical based assessments within their own health services including having the ability to sign off on core competencies.

Early feedback has indicated supporting facilitator training has led to improved adult education skills which benefit themselves, their colleagues and junior staff. These cancer nurse facilitators are now more confident in providing education and feedback for their colleagues.

All BSWRICS-funded attendees have agreed to engage in follow up sessions at 3, 6 and 12-month intervals, either face-to-face to via online meetings, with the completion of a survey at each interval. The aim is to understand the effectiveness, benefit, utilisation and outcomes within each health service and potential for ongoing funding.

13 Barwon South Western Regional Cancer Nurses who attended the EviQ Facilitators workshop.