Amy Gill
Myrtle Bank,SA
Summary
Simulation educator with comprehensive expertise across the full spectrum of simulation-based education. Advanced Life Support instructor for both paediatric and adult populations, with a strong track record in designing and delivering high-impact interprofessional education aligned to NSQHS priorities and international best practice. Highly experienced in co-design, learning design, and Kirkpatrick evaluation to drive measurable improvements in clinical performance and patient outcomes. Passionate about enhancing patient safety through innovative, evidence-informed educational strategies grounded in the International Standards of Best Practice in Simulation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Simulation Educator
Women's & Children's Health Network
2025.03 - Current
- Led end-to-end design, delivery, facilitation, debriefing, and evaluation of simulation-based education, strengthening clinical performance and team behaviours in high-risk scenarios
- Built and sustained strong collaborative partnerships with interprofessional and multidisciplinary teams across WCHN, improving teamwork, communication, and psychological safety in clinical learning environments
- Delivered high-quality, evidence-informed debriefing following advanced healthcare communication training with internationally recognised experts Peter Martin and Meg Chiswell, enhancing learner insight, reflection, and practice change
- Co-designed bespoke interprofessional education programs aligned to WCHN priorities and NSQHS requirements, supporting consistent, standardised approaches to patient safety and quality care
- Applied Kirkpatrick evaluation to demonstrate the impact of targeted education on learner confidence, capability, and translation to clinical practice, informing continuous improvement of programs
ECMO Nurse Consultant - official backfill
WCHN PICU
2024.03 - Current
- Experienced ECMO Nurse Consultant
- Skilled in all areas of ECMO including nurse team leadership, coordination with Cardiothoracics, Theatres, Perfusion, Simulation Team & facilitation of patient transport to RCH
Clinical Nurse - PICU
Women's & Children's Hospital
2007.01 - Current
- 18 years experience as Senior member of interprofessional team providing high-quality critical care to patients and families
- Expertise across multiple interprofessional, inter-departmental scratch teams, including ECLS / ECMO Nurse Consultant (backfill), PICU Liaison/MET Nurse Consultant (backfill), Code Blue and Major Trauma Teams.
Communication Skills Training Project-Educator
WCHN Centre for Education
2025.01 - 2025.10
- Project Officer & educator in the co-design of an organisational, interprofessional communication pilot across WCHN, strengthening person-centred care and embedding CREATE values in clinical practice
- Designed and facilitated evidence-informed communication education for interprofessional clinicians, improving skills, shared language, and translation of person-centred principles into everyday care
- Applied international best practice in person-centred healthcare communication to develop scalable learning resources and programs aligned with organisational priorities
Clinical Nurse Educator - PICU
Women's and Children's Health Network
2024.04 - 2025.03
- Co-designed and facilitated high-impact nursing and interprofessional simulation-based learning, workshops, and case-based education to strengthen clinical reasoning, teamwork, and performance in high-acuity settings
- Co-facilitated the Essentials in Paediatric Intensive Care course for PICU registrars and senior nursing staff, supporting safe, consistent practice in complex paediatric care
- Delivered Advanced Life Support, Paediatric Intermediate Life Support, and Basic Life Support training to multidisciplinary learners across WCHN, embedding adult and workplace learning principles to maximise engagement and transfer to practice
Education
National Health Education & Training in Simulation - Simulation
Monash University
2024.03 - 2024.08
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education -
University of Technology Sydney
2023.07 - 2024.05
Hospital Certificate in Paediatric Critical Care - Nursing
Women's And Children's Hospital
2008.02 - 2009.01
Skills
Simulation & Education
- Experienced simulation technician and facilitator with demonstrated success delivering high-quality, psychologically safe learning experiences
- Experienced interprofessional clinical educator across nursing, medical, and multidisciplinary teams
- Strong working knowledge of simulation-based educational strategies, including translational simulation, rapid cycle deliberate practice, pause-and-reflect, and collaboration with standardised patients
- Applies Simulation Code of Ethics and Universal Design for Learning principles ensuring inclusive, safe, and effective learning design
Qualifications & Professional Development
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education, University of Technology Sydney
- NHET SIM, Monash University
- Certified Instructor in Advanced Life Support, Paediatric Intermediate Life Support, and Basic Life Support (Australian College of Critical Care Nurses)
- Instructor, WCHN Basic Life Support Train-the-Trainer program
- Actively pursuing formal study aligned to International Standards of Best Practice in Simulation (International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning)
Clinical Expertise
- Senior clinical expertise across neonatal, paediatric, adult, and obstetric HDU/ICU settings, including ECMO (NC)
Affiliations
- Treasurer SA/NT State Branch Committee - Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) 2025-present
- State Branch Committee Member - Australian College of Critical Care Nurses - 2024
- International Society for Simulation in Paediatrics - member 2025-present
- International Association for Communication in Healthcare (EACH) - member 2025 - present
- International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INASCL) - member 2026
Certification
Instructor - Advanced Life Support, ACCCN Certified
Instructor - Paediatric Intermediate Life Support, WCHN
Instructor - Basic Life Support Train the Trainer, WCHN
Professional Portfolio
Link to my Professional Porfolio
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REFEREES
- Heather Dunnchie, Director of Education, Nursing & Midwifery, 8161 8491
- Leanne Stacey, Simulation Educator, WCHN. Leanne.Stacey@sa.gov.au, 8161 9859
- Marian Dempster, Simulation Educator, WCHN. Marian.Dempster@sa.gov.au.
Timeline
Simulation Educator
Women's & Children's Health Network
2025.03 - Current
Communication Skills Training Project-Educator
WCHN Centre for Education
2025.01 - 2025.10
Clinical Nurse Educator - PICU
Women's and Children's Health Network
2024.04 - 2025.03
ECMO Nurse Consultant - official backfill
WCHN PICU
2024.03 - Current
National Health Education & Training in Simulation - Simulation
Monash University
2024.03 - 2024.08
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education -
University of Technology Sydney
2023.07 - 2024.05
Hospital Certificate in Paediatric Critical Care - Nursing
Women's And Children's Hospital
2008.02 - 2009.01
Clinical Nurse - PICU
Women's & Children's Hospital
2007.01 - Current