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Lunchtime learning sessions 2024

Published: 30/05/2024 | Video

Further to feedback from last year's Pinnacle workforce survey requesting more education opportunities, we've launched a new fortnightly lunchtime learnings programme.

Showcasing interprofessional collaboration, the sessions feature presenters from various work areas. Recordings of each session are available below, allowing you to catch up or revisit key points at your own pace.

Lunchtime learning | Catherine Tobin and Jessica Knight

Jessica Knight and Catherine Tobin, Pinnacle nurse leads, present on the Pinnacle New Graduate Programme.

Lunchtime learning | Jude Young

Jude is a registered nurse and IMAC education facilitator, presenting on common questions on immunisation.

Lunchtime learning | Veronique Gibbons

Veronique Gibbons, Pinnacle senior project manager, presents on Point of Care Testing – what it is, the Cyclone Recovery project and establishing good governance.

Prior to joining Pinnacle in February 2023, Veronique was a practice nurse in Auckland and London and has worked in the field of immunisation at the Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre (CDCS London) and IMAC. Veronique co-authored the Pinnacle 2023 Workforce Survey with Janet Amey.

Lunchtime learning | Karen Thurston

Exploring the nurse practitioner scope and implementation within Pinnacle's School Based Health Service.

Karen is a nurse practitioner who works within Pinnacle's School Based Health Service. She predominantly works with rangatahi enrolled in alternative education and attending He Puaawai the young parent centre based at Fraser High School in Hamilton. She has a special interest in trauma informed care and neurodiversity and enjoys weaving a holistic approach into her clinical interactions as a mobile health service provider.

Lunchtime learning | Dr Kiyomi Kitagawa

The health of te taiao has an undeniable impact on the wellbeing of people we care for in primary health.

In these presentation slides you'll find the resource list Kyomi refers to in her session: Planet, People and Primary Health presentation. Kyomi is happy to be contacted via email with any questions or comments relating to this presentation.

Lunchtime learning | Amanda (Mandy) Shanley

'A bite sized introduction to eating disorders', presented by Mandy Shanley, nurse practitioner - Midland Region Eating Disorders Hub and Specialist Eating Disorder Service, Mental Health & Addictions Service, Waikato.

Resources referenced in this video:

Lunchtime learning | Ngaire Signal and Dr Tamatoa Blaiklock

RNPCH presented by Ngaire Signal (nursing lead) and Dr Tamatoa Blaiklock, GP.

Lunchtime Learning | Dr Jo Scott-Jones

Dr Jo Scott-Jones, clinical director presenting: 'I'm just here for a check up, Doc'. Discussion includes routine check-up exclusions, assuming there is no hidden agenda, goals as a GP, next steps with your patient and more.

Lunchtime learning | Divika Ratnam (Brief intervention)

Brief intervention with Divika Ratnam, clinical lead - Primary Mental Health.

Lunchtime learning | Dr Tony Muller

ADHD and general practice with Dr Tony Muller, Waikato psychiatrist.