For Mentors

The Nursing Leadership Program connects Postgraduate Nursing Leadership Students with mentors who are established leaders in Healthcare and members of the University’s alumni community.

Our student mentees tell us what they are looking for in a mentor, what their leadership aspirations are and the qualities they feel make a strong leader. We then match them with a mentor who can provide the student with the right guidance to help them work towards achieving those goals and developing their leadership skills.

Mentors in this Program will predominantly be alumni of Flinders University, be considered a leader in their industry, be currently employed in an aged care, primary or acute setting, and have ten years or more professional work experience.

The Program is facilitated by University staff who will support you and your mentee throughout the process. We’ll also provide you with some general guidelines and supporting paperwork.

Download the information booklet

Enquiries

Supporting paperwork for mentors

Mentor and Mentee Agreement

FAQs for Mentors

How much time will I need to commit?

The 2025 Program launches in May 2025. At this time successful applicants will be notified and matched with their mentees.

From June 2025 to March 2026, you will meet with your mentees at a frequency that suits you both. Meetings should take place monthly at a minimum, but can be more often if you and your mentee wish. You will negotiate with your mentee whether these sessions will be held over the phone, or face to face, or a combination of both.

Depending on what is discussed and agreed with your mentee, you may also need to review materials prior to meetings, or attend activities and events. Participating in these activities will be at your discretion.

How are students selected for the program?

The Nursing Leadership Mentoring Program is open to postgraduate students who have completed the topic NURS 9126. Students must apply and be accepted into the Program.

What support is available for mentors?

We provide all new mentors with these guidelines prior to the start of the Program, as well as other supporting paperwork such as mentoring agreements, goal setting templates, coaching and appreciative enquiry tools and suggested topic discussions for meetings. Mentors will be matched with mentees based on leadership style and values, as specified in the application process.

How are mentors matched with students?

Students indicate their values and aspirations as a leader at the time of application and mentors are matched with students based on these statements and the mentors experience and leadership style.

What is the deadline to apply?

Registrations open in December 2024 and close in the last week of March 2025.

Do I need to come on campus?

No, there is no requirement for you to come onto campus. Meetings with your mentee should be scheduled at a location and time which is suitable for you.