Staff Development & Training

Cairns Private Hospital has a strong commitment to support our staff with their learning and development. As part of the Ramsay Health Care group of hospitals, our staff have additional opportunities for career experience/advancement across the large group of over 100 facilities located across Australia, the UK, Indonesia and France.

Training and Development

We are committed to promoting and encouraging the personal and professional development of our staff by offering an internal education program ranging from clinical, administrative and management skills. A regular calendar of training and education is published and distributed amongst staff.

Hospital Orientation

At the commencement of employment, all staff are required to complete an on-line Orientation Program.

In addition to the hospital orientation, all staff are provided with comprehensive orientation to the department in which they are employed.

External Education Assistance

We support staff in attending externally run courses and programs. This includes short courses, seminars/workshops, higher education at TAFE/ Universities or conferences. Staff wanting to apply for such programs are required to submit an application to the Director of Clinical Services for approval.