Leadership Bootcamp

Coming Soon

Registrations are not yet open. The APNA Leadership Bootcamp is launching soon. Nurses are invited to register their interest to be notified when dates, pricing, and enrolments are confirmed.

Building the next generation of nurse leaders

The APNA Leadership Bootcamp is a 6-week digital learning program designed to support nurses to confidently step into leadership roles in primary health care. Grounded in real-world practice and powered by APNA’s trusted resources, the program blends short, practical learning with reflective and applied activities that nurses can use immediately in their workplace.

This program will be ideal for nurses new to leadership roles and mid-career nurses who want to strengthen their leadership capability, influence positive change, and progress their career in primary health care.

What nurses will develop

Participants will build capability to:

• Develop leadership skills tailored to primary health care environments
• Enhance strategic thinking, communication, and decision-making
• Build confidence in leading teams, managing change, and influencing outcomes
• Foster collaboration and innovation in patient-centred care

Program overview (subject to final confirmation)

Format: Fully digital, self-directed with structured weekly guidance
Duration: 6 weeks
Time commitment: Flexible, with a mix of short and longer activities each week
Delivery model: Staggered cohorts, with regular intakes planned

Full schedule, pricing, and commencement dates will be released prior to launch.

Who will this program suit?

This program is being designed for:

• Nurses new to leadership roles who want to grow their leadership skills
• Mid-career nurses without formal leadership titles, including:
  • Nurses with emerging or informal leadership responsibilities
  • Nurses preparing for team leader, coordinator, or senior roles
• Nurses seeking practical, applied leadership tools for primary health care

Indicative weekly themes

The bootcamp will include six themed learning weeks:

• Week 1: Foundations of Leadership in Primary Health Care Nursing
• Week 2: Communication, Influence, and Emotional Intelligence
• Week 3: Strategic Thinking, Decision-Making, and Clinical Governance
• Week 4: Leading Teams and Managing Change
• Week 5: Innovation and Quality Improvement
• Week 6: Leadership in Action, Personal Growth, and Career Development

Weekly content and learning activities may be refined before launch.

What nurses will gain

By the end of the 6-week bootcamp, participants are expected to:

• Understand core leadership principles in primary health care nursing
• Communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and emotional intelligence
• Lead and support teams more effectively
• Apply clinical governance and safety leadership in everyday practice
• Initiate and manage change at a local level
• Create a personalised 12-month Personal Leadership Development Plan

Register your interest

Complete the Expression of Interest form below to:

• Be notified when enrolments open
• Receive confirmed dates and program details
• Help shape final delivery based on demand