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About the NSW OTA…. The NSW OTA is YOUR state professional organisation with over 1200 members and we continue to grow. The association was formed in 1957 and represents the interests of perioperative nurses in NSW & ACT. We encourage all members to play an active role in the development of perioperative nursing practice. We have seven regional Zones which enables us to support perioperative nurses in the rural / remote areas of NSW and ACT. Regular professional education sessions and meetings are held in Sydney and in the Zones. A conferences is held each year and provides an interesting and fun way of learning more about perioperative nursing. What are the benefits of being a member? The numerous benefits to being a member of the NSW OTA include: · Tax deductible membership fees · Eligibility for Scholarships to: - attend conferences in Australia and overseas* - undertake perioperative education - undertake perioperative research · Discount registration fee at annual NSW OTA conference · Bi-monthly Newsletter “Suite Talk” - distributed by email · Discount on membership fees of the College of Nursing. · Membership of ACORN and associated benefits - discount registration at biennial ACORN conference - ACORN journal four times a year - ACORN Education and Research grants - Corporate membership of Qantas Club · The opportunity to expand your professional network and participate in advancing perioperative nursing practice through representation on a variety of professional organisations, committees and forums. · Nomination for Excellence Awards, awarded annually at the conference dinner. Who is Eligible for Membership of the NSW OTA? Membership of the NSW Operating Theatre Association (NSWOTA) is divided into two categories of membership. Full Members Any nurse (includes enrolled nurses and student nurses) who is actively engaged in operating room nursing (including anaesthetics, operating room and recovery room) in NSW and ACT. Associate Members Nurses not actively engaged in operating room nursing Nurses employed in operating rooms in other states and countries NB:Associate members do not have voting rights and are not eligible to receive travel grants. Membership fees Current membership fees are as follows: Full members: $100 (1 year) or $276.00 (3 Years) Associate members: $49.50 (1 year) All membership fees quoted above include GST. When you join you will receive will receive a laminated membership card with your name, membership number and how long you have been a member. On your card the month identified as "member since" is the month when your membership renewal is due. NEW membership forms New member form (word document) Renewing membership or changing address? Please remember when you move house to notify the NSW OTA so that you can continue to receive your newsletter, ACORN Journal, conference information etc. Also if you change your hospital/employer or email address please also notify us. Membership: renew + change details Renew Membership + Change of details form (pdf) Renew Membership + Change of details form (doc) |
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