Education Allowance

HCA Rural & Remote Education Allowance

Registered & Enrolled Nurses, Midwives and Carers who work a 6+ week Rural & Remote placement with HCA have access to a capped reimbursement on applicable training and education courses per calendar year.

• RNs, ENs and RMs are eligible for a maximum $1000 reimbursement on applicable training and education courses following the successful completion of two (2) minimum 6 week Rural & Remote placements in 2021.
  • RNs, ENs and RMs are eligible for a $500 reimbursement on applicable training and education courses following the successful completion of:
    • Their first minimum 6 week Rural & Remote placement in 2021.
  • RNs, ENs and RMs are eligible for reimbursement of an additional $500 on applicable training and education courses following the successful completion of:
    • Their second minimum 6 week Rural & Remote placement in 2021 OR
    • A minimum 12-week single placement OR
    • Cumulative placements equaling 12+ weeks
  • Carers (PCA, AIN, CL3) are eligible for a maximum $200 reimbursement on applicable training and education courses following the successful completion of a minimum 6 week Rural & Remote placement in 2021.
  • Reimbursement is only payable upon presentation of tax invoice receipt and certificate showing successful course completion.
  • Candidates must be active and working with the HCA R&R Division to claim reimbursement.
  • Tax and super-legislative requirements apply.
  • All payments are at the discretion of HCA.
  • HCA reserves the right to extend or end this promotion at any time.

Examples of eligible courses include those offered by HCA and external accredited providers:

• HCA Mandatory competencies
• Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunisation Program
• MEC (Midwifery Emergency Course)
• REC (Remote Emergency Course)
• ALS (Advanced Life Support)
• Pharmacotherapeutics
• Carers Medication Administration training or
• Any course which is deemed to be applicable by HCA to your role as an R&R candidate.

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