Experience

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  St Vincent's Health Australia

  • Assistant Director of Nursing (Casual)

    • May 2022 - Present

    The Assistant Director of Nursing position is responsible for the safe efficient functioning of St. Vincent’s Fitzroy site outside of business operational hours, when the presence of senior leadership (General managers, Department Heads, executive and specific business owners) are not on site and in accordance with the objectives and policies of SVHM.Key Position Duties:* Responsible for independent coordination of administration and clinical activities afterhours that include operational leadership of all nursing and non-nursing units.* Responsible for after hour hazards, incidents and issues: Including reports to VHIMS, OHS, STAR, Occupational Exposure, Pharmacy, Engineering, IT and escalating to Executive as required. Reports may be oral and written as required.* Coordinate the delivery of additional resources, services and supply of technical equipment and products needed for patent care during an emergency.* Arrange debriefing following an emergency or incident utilising hospital counselling services.* Responsible for liaising with NUMs, ANUMs, relatives, Managers and General Manager for all issues of quality care.

  • Hospital After Hours Coordinator (St Georges)

    • Aug 2021 - Present

    The Hospital After Hours Coordinator is responsible for coordinating clinical services across thehospital in the absence of the departmental NUMs, Operations Manager and Director of Nursing. This role will assume overall responsibility of the hospital, ensuring appropriate patient care, staffing, safety and security.Duties:* Management of emergency situations including all Codes and informing Executive on call* Management of beds to maintain full occupancy* Report to Executive or communication manager any significant issues or relevant media issues* Provide oversight of sick leave replacement or backfill allocation of human resources in conjunction with units and NWU* Support organisational and local processes to ensure high standard of care through identification of and solving problems out of hours followed by communication of issues, outcomes and follow up required across the 24 hour period* Responsible for Emergency Management coordination for the Rehabilitation, GEM, Normanby Aged Psych Unit, Prague House, Ellerslie Unit, Berrengarra, Cambridge Unit, Riverside Unit and Auburn House.

  • Associate Nurse Unit Manager

    • Sep 2009 - Present

    Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) - Acts as NUM (Nurse Unit Manager) during out of hours, responsible for providing an advanced level of nursing care. on the GEM Unit.

  • Hospital After Hours Coordinator (St Vincents on the Park)

    • Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

    • Responsible for independent coordination of administration and clinical activities after-hoursthat include operational leadership of all nursing and non-nursing units• Responsible for after hour hazards, incidents and issues: Including reports to VHIMS, OHS, STAR, Occupational Exposure, Pharmacy, Engineering, IT and escalating to Executive as required. Reports may be oral and written as required• Provide support for staff, patients and relatives in the event of an emergency. Liaise with relevant department heads during an emergency• Coordinate the delivery of additional resources, services and supply of technical equipment and products needed for patent care during an emergency• Arrange debriefing following an emergency or incident utilising hospital counselling services• Responsible for liaising with NUMs, ANUMs, relatives, Managers and General Manager for all issues of quality care• Responsible for maintaining occupancy and effective bed management out of hours pertinent to organisational KPI• Provide support to units for Human Resource management in liaison with NWF organising sick leave and backfill replacement• Reports to Executive on call issues or incidents of media interest or the safety of the hospital, staff or patients as deemed necessary• Act as after-hours Occupational Exposure coordinator• Provide a safe and secure environment for patients and staff through support of and liaison with relevant departments• Investigate clinical incidents at time of event, providing direction and support to staff and to avert similar incidents. Communicate event and actions taken and required to NUMs, clinical directors and appropriate heads of department• Liaise with ancillary departments such as Support Services, Engineering and Infrastructure, Infection Control and Procurement and Logistics to ensure management across the service• Liaise with Emergency Coordinators at the RVEEH on the Park as required

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  JOY 94.9

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Radio Presenter, Producer (Volunteer Position)

    • Jun 2015 - Present
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Organising, researching, producing, panel operation and hosting my weekly one hour music industry radio show “Neon Lights” (Saturday 1800-1900 hrs)Panel Operator, researching and co-hosting the weekly one hour radio show “Right Here, Right Now” (Wednesday 1900-2000 hrs)Interviewing music artists,...

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  Subterrane Records

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Producer

    • Jan 1995 - Present
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Artist roster includes Parralox, The Sound of the Crowd, The Tenth Stage, Johnny X and Nova.

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  Parralox

  • Subterrane Recording Studio, Melbourne, Australia

  • Producer / Songwriter / Vocalist

    • Jan 2008 - Present
    • Subterrane Recording Studio, Melbourne, Australia

    Founding member of the Electronic band "Parralox" formed in 2008.We have released 5 albums and 8 singles, some going Number 1 on various sales charts across Europe.Critical praise from > Perez Hilton, Popjustice, Electroqueer, etc.Live shows include > Pride Festival 2010 (Melbourn...

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  St Vincent's Health Australia

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Professional Development Officer (Nurse Workforce Unit)

    • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Seconded to the role of Professional Development Officer in the Nurse Workforce Unit.Duties included* Ensuring all Nurse Pool / Bank competencies up to date, and organising education sessions / follow up as required.* Allocation of Nurse Pool / Bank /Agency to clinical wards based on skill mix an...

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  St Vincent's Health Australia

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Registered Nurse (Emergency)

    • Jan 2006 - Sep 2009
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Worked at a Division 1 Nurse In Charge on the Night Shifts for over 3 years, on the MAPU ward (Medical Assessment And Planning - Emergency)

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  Grand Hyatt Melbourne

  • 123 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria, ...

  • Manager

    • Sep 1986 - Oct 2003
    • 123 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria, ...

    Manager of Monsoons Entertainment Studio.Australia's only 5-Star Over-28 Nightclub.