Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
The Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer provides strategic nursing and midwifery advice to:
- the ACT Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
- ACT Health
- Canberra Health Services Executives.
Our principal focus is on health policy, professional and regulatory governance, career development and workforce issues.
We also manage strategic projects related to workforce development, career advancement, scholarships, workloads, and other initiatives.
The office researches and responds to government and non-government agencies on national and international issues on health policy, regulation and professional standards.
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Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
The ACT Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (CNMO), Marina Buchanan-Grey, is the professional leader for the nursing and midwifery professions in the ACT. She leads the office, supported by nursing and midwifery advisors and project officers.
The ACT CNMO is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the primary, community and tertiary services delivered by nurses and midwives and the ongoing development of these professions across the Territory. She also represents the ACT on the Australian and New Zealand Council of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officers.
Research
The ACT Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer supports various nursing and midwifery research projects. For more information go to Nursing and Midwifery Research.
Contact
Contact us by email nmo@act.gov.au for more information.