what this Event is about
This carefully designed seminar on the beautiful Gold Coast is your opportunity to go beyond managing tasks and focus on becoming an inspiring, effective leader. Across engaging workshops and interactive sessions, you’ll gain the tools and strategies to thrive in your management role while creating a positive and supportive workplace culture.
This seminar isn’t just a training session — it’s a comprehensive learning experience designed to address nurse leaders’ specific challenges. Facilitated by experienced professionals, this seminar focuses on real-world solutions that you can implement immediately in your role.
This seminar is perfect for nurse managers ready to elevate their leadership skills and make a greater impact in their roles. Healthcare professionals in similar positions, such as paramedics, are also welcome to join.
Leadership is more than managing—it’s about inspiring others, navigating challenges, and fostering growth. This seminar will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to take your leadership to the next level.
– Marise, Nursing Retreat: Exploring Psychological Workplace Violence and Personal Resilience, Gold Coast Hinterlands 2023
Learning Outcomes
At this event you will:
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- Explore the difference between an average manager and an effective leader
- Learn the characteristics or traits of leadership and how to develop them
- Learn to recognise micromanagement and characteristics of ineffective or poor management
- Discuss the effect of poor management on the morale and mental health of the team
You will also Learn
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- The techniques of assertiveness in managing conflict with different personalities
- How to chair a meeting and how to give negative feedback to a staff member
- About the manifestation of burnout and learn strategies to assist with healing
- How to manage difficult situations and recognise bullying characteristics
- About your own strengths in your personality
- How to recognise different personalities in your team
- Strategies on how to avoid traps in management
Our Presenters:
Anne Evans-Murray
R.N., BHlthSc, MACCCN, Grad.Dip Ed, MEd, Dip Counselling, GradCertCritCare, CertIV Training and Assessment, CertIV in Mediation
Anne has a passion for teaching which she does in an unpretentious way that ensures you will not only understand and retain what she presents but will enjoy this learning experience. She has extensive experience of over 26 years of lecturing for Gold Coast Health District and Griffith University.
Anne is a frequent presenter at workshops, conferences and seminars throughout Australia and New Zealand on subjects such as high dependency nursing, cardiac arrhythmias & ECG interpretation, chest x-ray interpretation, clinical assessment of the deteriorating patient, assertiveness training and leadership. She conducts accredited advanced life support training for nurses, doctors and paramedics.
Anne has a passionate commitment to empower all clinical staff through increased awareness and knowledge of the critically ill patient’s condition so that timely intervention is implemented, which will benefit patient outcomes.
She is the author of three books; “ECGs Simply”, “Interpretation of Chest X-rays Simply” and ‘Uncomplicating Life, Simply’. Her ECG book is a textbook sold in many universities in Australia.
Sue Walker
RN, BN, BN (ADMIN), MPHC, MACN, Specialist Nurse Educator
Sue is the director and co-founder of the Nurses for Nurses Network. Sue is a key contributor to the online education platform Nursing CPD – a Continuing Professional Development platform to assist Nurses in meeting their annual CPD requirements.
As a Registered Nurse, Sue holds Degrees in both Nursing and Health Administration, a Master’s Degree in Public Health, as well as a number of certificate courses in Psychiatry of Ageing, Gerontology, Chemotherapy Administration, and Training and Assessment. She is also an Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Mindfulness Practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor.
Sue has extensive experience as a clinician, educator, and senior manager. She has presented at local and international conferences on many topics including, key issues in healthcare, such as the psychological impact of the work that Nurses do and how the work requirements to deliver healthcare impact the health of the clinician. Other topics presented comprise of Nursing Leadership, Emergency Management, Mental health, Aged Care, Advanced Life Support, Assertiveness, Grief and Loss, and Workplace Bullying.
Sue is passionate about making a difference in how the community and Nurses experience the healthcare system.
“Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system and work in difficult environments that can take advantage of their commitment to ensuring the best possible care is delivered. To continue to meet professional and community expectations Nurses and Midwives need to acknowledge their unique contribution to health care delivery and assert their collective strength to safeguard the community and ensure their ongoing professional needs are recognised and met.
Healthcare should be delivered by competent, knowledgeable individuals to ensure the best possible experience for the recipient of that care. Nursing is a fabulous profession. The knowledge and skill of the individual Nurse will have the greatest influence on the happiness and health outcomes of each and every client”.
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– Marise, Nursing Retreat: Exploring Psychological Workplace Violence and Personal Resilience, Gold Coast Hinterlands 2021
Conference Program:
Day one
Topics covered today will include:
- Difference Between an Average Manager and a Great Leader
- Leadership
- Personality Profile
- Workplace Bullying
- Responsibilities of a Leader
Day Two
Topics covered today:
- Burnout
- Let’s Explore Mindfulness
- Personality Profile – ABCD Model
- Assertiveness
- Small Group Communication Training
- Bringing it All Together
– Toni-Maree, Nursing Retreat, Gold Coast Hinterlands 2022
inclusions
- An extensive Conference program based on current best practice
- Conference Presenters who are recognised experts in their field and are excited to be able to share their skill, knowledge, and passion with Conference Attendees
- A Conference pack that includes a notepad, pen, and additional information to support a fantastic Conference experience
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea as outlined in the program
- A Conference Transcript that identifies each session held at the Conference including the session synopsis and session presenters
- A Certificate of Completion identifying the CPD hours attached to the Conference Program for you to include in your CPD Evidence Portfolio
Registration Cost
$830.00 inc GST
Need more info?
The Venue:
Dublin Docks Tavern
Harbourtown Shopping Centre, Harbourtown Dve,
Biggera Waters, QLD, 4216
(07) 5563 9433
Things to do During your Gold Coast Visit
Something to do for everyone
The attractions of the Gold Coast bring smiles to people of all ages and stages. With exhilarating rides, exotic animals and endless waterslides to help you cool off on hot summer days, your Gold Coast holiday offers a full spectrum of interactive entertainment - from dazzling big budget Gold Coast theme parks to small, hilariously kitsch museums.
Amusements and Theme Parks
The Coast’s kid cred is already world-renowned – theme parks rise from the sand and sea. Jump into cute, cuddly and roaring wildlife encounters; worlds built entirely for those that bounce; and ice creameries serving up sugar highs from just about every corner.
Need some retail therapy?
The Gold Coast shopping scene is vast - from discount factory outlets to high-end designer boutiques and everything in between.
Who doesn't love a good dose of retail therapy?
Enjoy some fabulous food
The Coast is a place where night bites, hatted restaurants, street eats and breweries are all served with a side of alfresco. A place where five-star feasting means dusting the sand from your feet; where surfers swap their boards for a latte at sun-up and little ones break from beachside frolics to feast on epic spreads of fish and chips.
WHAT OUR ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY
All the Education Team were approachable and very interested in all of us as Individuals. Thank you to Anne for making it easier to understand the basics of heart function and ECG interpretation. To both Anne and Sue for sharing the updated research on the "Controversial" topics and health care/practice.
Loretta
Great event. Amazing presentations by Sue and Anne. Very well presented with a lot of examples. Thank you very much for the amazing conference.
Dorothy
Absolutely fantastic! I got so much out of this retreat, with so many tools to use in my professional and personal life. Having it at the beach made it all the more enjoyable. I feel so rejuvenated! I learnt a lot about myself , what and how I can improve in my communication. The strategies practiced in the workshop were most beneficial. I will be at the next one. Best thing I have ever attended!!!!
Rachel
I can not truly express what this retreat has meant to me and the dedication that Anne and Sue show to improving positive psychological outcomes for nurses. Thank you to both of you.
Asa
Anne and Sue are beyond exceptional.
Lenor
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