NurseWorks is the education and training service of SwingShift Nurses Agency. NurseWorks provides quality professional development for nurses and other health care professionals so they are able to build upon existing abilities and develop new skills and knowledge.

Education and training offered by NurseWorks is specifically focused on practical application of new knowledge so that all participants can expect to experience a higher level of competence and satisfaction in their clinical work.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Nurses Board of Victoria requires all nurses to complete a minimum 30 hrs of Continuing Professional Development.  SwingShift Nurses has determined the following components must be completed on an annual basis:

• Basic Life Support

• Infection Control

• Occupational Health and Safety

• Emergency Evacuation Procedures

• Manual Handling - may be reviewed for Div 3 Nurses

• Aggression Minimisation training - essential for Div 3 Nurses and those working in Mental Health

SwingShift Nurses will provide opportunities for agency staff to undergo this training.

To register your interest in any of the refresher training email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 03 9481 7222.

Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)

http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

http://www.ahpra.gov.au/

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/

Information and resources for nurses worldwide

http://www.nurses.info/education.htm

For more information contact the NurseWorks Manager on 9481-7222 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it