Alex Barclay
Merewether,NSW
Summary
Registered Nurse (Division 1) with General Registration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Transition to Practice Program
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
02.2025 - Current
- Engaged collaboratively in two six-month rotations, including General Surgery and General Medicine.
- Kept accurate documentation related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and practitioners' orders.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualised plans of care, and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Utilised critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognise complications, and intervene appropriately.
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Allstaff Health
Newcastle
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Gained invaluable experience in diverse healthcare settings, including Calvary Mater Newcastle and aged care facilities.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies, while observing and promptly reporting changes in patients' conditions.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and improve patient outcomes.
- Supported nursing teams by monitoring vital signs, and assisting with personal care and mobilisation.
NDIS Support Worker
My Plan Support
Newcastle
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided personalised care to a paraplegic individual, ensuring their needs and goals were met in alignment with their NDIS plan.
- Assisted with personal tasks of daily living, medication administration and household chores.
- Offered emotional support and companionship, engaged in therapeutic conversations, and advocated for the individual's needs and preferences.
- Facilitated mobility and physical therapy exercises, ensuring safety through the use of appropriate handling equipment including a sling lifter, commode chair and wheelchair.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Wallsend Manor Aged Care
Newcastle
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered compassionate and personalised care to elderly residents, and assisted with activities of daily living while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Monitored and documented residentsʼ conditions, promptly reported concerns to nursing staff, and ensured adherence to facility policies and safety standards.
- Fostered a positive atmosphere, and assisted residents in engaging in conversations and recreational activities.
- Assisted with end-of-life care, providing comfort to residents and their families, while upholding ethical standards and confidentiality.
Station Hand
Paraway Pastoral Company
Windorah
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Demonstrated strong teamwork, communication, and problem solving skills in a remote setting with limited resources.
- Performed general farm, livestock, and property maintenance, ensuring smooth daily operations and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of livestock numbers, health treatments, and breeding programs.
- Participated in regular training and development sessions to enhance agricultural skills and knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle11.2024
Certificate IV in Agriculture -
Rural Training Australia
Windorah12.2021
Higher School Certificate -
St Vincent's College
Potts Point12.2019
Affiliations
2025
- Attended in-services at Calvary Mater Newcastle on topics including Basic Life Support, Warm Humidified Oxygen (WHO), CVAD management, PCA management, dementia care, quality improvement, and removal of closed surgical wound drains.
- Obtained competencies in venepuncture, bellovac drain removal, cannulation, and IDC insertion.
2023 & 2024
- Accepted into the Collaborative Program with Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital (TRRH).
- Completed clinical placements in Operating Theatre, Emergency Department, Paediatric Ward and Special Care Nursery, Orthopaedic Surgical Ward, and Aged Care.
- Participated in the UONDRH Cancer ILM.
- Attended the UONDRH Management of Burns Course.
- Attended in-services at TRRH on topics including wound care and management, A‐G primary assessments, diabetes management, spinal Immobilisation and traction.
References
Niamh Finch
Nurse Unit Manager (General Medicine), Calvary Mater Newcastle
niamh.finch@calvarymater.org.au
Lara Riley
Nurse Unit Manager (Surgical Services), Calvary Mater Newcastle
lara.riley@calvarymater.org.au
Alysha Mcleish
Clinical Nurse Educator, Calvary Mater Newcastle
alysha.mcleish@calvarymater.org.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Transition to Practice Program
Calvary Mater Newcastle
02.2025 - Current
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Allstaff Health
03.2024 - 01.2025
NDIS Support Worker
My Plan Support
05.2023 - 10.2023
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Wallsend Manor Aged Care
08.2022 - 06.2023
Station Hand
Paraway Pastoral Company
02.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Newcastle
Certificate IV in Agriculture -
Rural Training Australia
Higher School Certificate -
St Vincent's College