This program has been postponed, please visit the Institute of Leadership website for updates on future programs

About the program

Following the success of our five-day face-to-face Nurse Unit Manager Leadership Program, the Institute of Leadership launched the Nurse Manager Leadership Program (Hybrid) in 2025. This new format was hugely successful, allowing nurses to balance their time away from clinical work while further developing their leadership capabilities.

With a unique blend of face-to-face and online learning, you will develop practical skills in managing yourself, others, resources, and operations. Learn through real-life case studies and examples presented by experienced nursing leaders in an interactive, supportive environment.

Who should apply?

The Nurse Manager Leadership Program (Hybrid) is designed for current registered nurses with ambition to work in a management roles and aspiring nurse leaders who are ready to take the next step in their career. This program prepares you to lead with confidence while contributing to the organisation success.

Program highlights:

• Flexible hybrid learning with one-day interactive face-to-face masterclass, followed by four online webinars held every three weeks 
• Gain management skills that you can apply immediately to enhance staff and patient outcomes
• Learn through real-life case studies and examples presented by senior nurse leaders
• Webinar recordings are available after each live session so you can catch up at your convenience.

Selection criteria: 

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)

• Minimum three years’ postgraduate experience

•  Hold or aspire to a Nurse Manager role

• Capacity to commit to the full Hybrid program

Program objectives:

On successful completion of the Nurse Manager Leadership Program (Hybrid), nurses will be better able to:

• Contrast available strategies to transition from a clinician to a manager
• Analyse the impact of organisational structures and processes on managing staff in a clinical environment
• Develop authentic leader qualities reflective of expected professional, organisational, and individual values
• Demonstrate positive interprofessional collegiality in workplace interactions
• Articulate the impact of effective resource management on improved health outcomes
• Determine organisational, regulatory, and legislative approaches to promoting a safe environment for staff and recipients of care.

Program fees:

This program is valued at $2,200

ACN members: $2,000

ACN Affiliate Member: (*Platinum, Gold and Silver): $2,000

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*This fee may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax agent for details.

Group bookings are encouraged! For enquiries, please reach out to the Institute of Leadership team at leadership@acn.edu.au