Friday 30 July 2027

Nurse Employers Forum 

The Nurse Employers Forum is an exclusive leadership forum for organisations that employ nurses across primary care, community health and aged care settings. Bringing together health service executives, practice owners, workforce planners and senior decision-makers, the Forum will focus on the opportunities and challenges facing nurse employers, including workforce sustainability, recruitment, retention, scope of practice and emerging models of care.

Through employer-led case studies, practical examples and facilitated discussion, participants will explore how nursing roles can be optimised to improve workforce outcomes, strengthen multidisciplinary care and deliver greater value for patients, communities and organisations.

Who it is for

Practice owners and

GP clinic leaders

Aged care providers and executives

Community health and primary care organisations

Health service executives and

senior managers

Workforce planners and operational leaders

Corporate and regional health care providers

Other invited nurse employers and industry leaders

What participants will gain

  • Practical strategies to attract, retain and support nursing staff
  • Insights into innovative workforce and employment models
  • Real-world examples of nurses working to full scope of practice
  • Discussion of workforce sustainability and organisational performance
  • Opportunities to learn from leading employers across the sector
  • Ideas to strengthen service delivery, business sustainability and patient outcomes
  • Connections with peers facing similar workforce and operational challenges

Please note: The Nurse Employers Forum is an invitation-only event with limited places available

Invitations for the Nurse Employers Forum will be sent later in 2026

If you are interested in being involved, please register your interest below

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