Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Professional Summary
Pre-2005 positions
Australian College of Nursing
Policy & Practice Development
Book Chapter
Journal Reviewing
Clinical Governance Learning And Activities
Legal Learning And Activities
Leadership And Management Learning
Research And Ethics Learning And Activities
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Dale Pugh

PO Box 261 Madddington ,WA

Summary

RN | Midwife | PhD | FACN | FAAQHC | FACHSM | CHE | Accredited Mediator | GNLI Scholar Chair Delegate WA Health Human Research & Ethics Committee Member | European Rare Disease Research Alliance Ethics Advisory Group Member | State Maternal Mortality Committee | Chair Australian College of Nursing WA Region


An experienced senior nurse and health leader with expertise in clinical practice, management, education, research, & governance. A robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Consultant

PERTH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
02.2024 - Current
  • Responsible in conjunction with the Program Co-Leads to spearhead strategic initiatives aimed at achieving the Vision & Mission of the Rare Care Program, with a focus on better coordination of care & outcomes for these children. Responsibilities include developing & implementing innovative projects, overseeing data collection & analysis, & ensuring the integration of the latest medical advancements & best practices into the program.
  • Contributed to the development & writing of the business case for the Rare Care Centre
  • Contributed to the development & writing of funding proposals for the proposed Rare Care Comprehensive Centre
  • Writing & coordination of grant applications
  • Development of a Strategic Framework for the Global Nursing Network Rare Diseases
  • Contributed to the developing an Education Program for Nursing & Midwifery Practice of People with Rare & Undiagnosed Diseases
  • Writing abstracts for conferences, journal articles, & presentations
  • Conducting a research project for the evaluation of the Cross-Sector Model of Care Coordination.

Sessional Academic – School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine

CURTIN UNIVERSITY
07.2021 - Current
  • Marker – Inquiry for Ethical & Legal Contexts in Health – Undergraduate program, mid-year intake 2025
  • Marker – Evidence Informed Clinical Practice – Sem 1 2025 – general nursing & midwifery programs
  • Lecturer – Inquiry for Ethical & Legal Contexts in Health – Graduate Entry Masters program – Sem 2 2024
  • Marker – Inquiry for Ethical & Legal Contexts in Health – Undergraduate program Sem 2 2024
  • Unit Coordinator - Clinical Safety & Quality - for Postgraduate Nurses, & Student Midwives Sem 1 2024.
  • Leadership for the Clinical Context – Coursework assessment – Sem 1 2020; Sem 1 & 2 2021; Sem 1 2022
  • Evidenced Informed Clinical Care – Coursework assessment – Sem 1 & 2 2021; Sem 1 2022
  • Inquiry for Ethical & Legal Contexts in Health – Coursework assessment – Sem 2 2021; Sem 1 2022.

Director Safety, Quality & Performance

CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE
04.2020 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for leading & managing activities to ensure development, implementation & maintenance of effective governance & coordination of quality, risk & safety activities & policy across CAHS. Responsibility for supporting & developing safe, evidence based clinical improvement, & strategic quality & safety plans. Responsible for leading & managing the Safety & Quality team. Leadership & oversight of the following:
  • Preparation for NSQHS 2nd Edition Accreditation assessment & short notice pathway
  • Development of a readiness plan for short-notice assessment
  • Development & implementation of a fortnightly newsletter – SNAAP-Shot
  • Presentations to introduce SNAAP
  • Development of tools & resources, conduct of information sessions, & education
  • Conducting & oversight of serious, complex clinical investigations
  • Teaching & training for quality improvement program & serious clinical incident investigations
  • Co-development of resource-set for conducting SAC 1 investigations
  • Development of a paper & tool for the Development & Evaluation of Robust & Effective Recommendations
  • Developed The Lighthouse – Safety & Quality Newsletter
  • Development of a Lessons Learnt Model & Bulletins
  • Communicating for Safety – NSQHS Standard 6 Committee – Past chair, current SQP member
  • Clinical Alerts Committee, SQP member
  • Safety & Quality Performance & Planning Executive Committee – Member
  • Board Safety & Quality Committee – Attendee
  • PCH WHS Committee – Past Chair.

Senior Project Officer

CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Responsible for a range of quality improvement & practice activities related to Standard 1 – Governance for Safety & Quality in Health Service Organisations & Standard 2 – Partnering with Consumers, including development of the CAHS Safety, Quality & Innovation Strategy, e-Learning module, & a Learning Supplement.

Director of Nursing / Health Service Manager

Merredin Health Service
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for the effective management, development, & leadership of an integrated district health service & small hospital to ensure best practice delivery of hospital, aged residential & community-based services.

Nurse Manager relieving pool

WACHS
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Midwest Coastal – Director of Nursing & Health Service Manager
  • Dalwallinu Hospital – CNM; Gnowangerup Hospital – CNM; Pingelly – CNM.

Regional Director of Nursing & Midwifery

WACHS PILBARA
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Provision of executive-level clinical & strategic nursing & midwifery leadership, management & governance within the region, including further development of the regional health network, progression of the health reform strategy, continuous quality improvement & the improvement of patient safety.
  • Re-launched the Regional Nursing & Midwifery Mentoring program
  • Regional executive sponsor for emergency management & disaster preparedness
  • Organised a Cyclone season planning meeting
  • Regional positions under direct supervision: CNS Infection Prevention & Control, CNC Cancer Coordinator, Nurse Manager Palliative Care & Nurse Educator
  • Regional Executive Committee | Member
  • Regional Senior Nursing & Midwifery Advisory Committee | Chair
  • Regional Emergency Management Committee | Chair
  • Regional Product Evaluation Committee | Chair
  • Regional Palliative Care Governance Committee | Chair
  • Regional Infection Prevention & Control Committee | Chair
  • Regional Medication Safety Committee | Member
  • WACHS Emergency Nursing Advisory Committee | Chair
  • WACHS Adverse Event Review Group | Member.

District Director of Nursing

WACHS Nickol Bay Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for the governance of nursing & midwifery practice for surgical / medical ward, obstetrics, emergency, theatre & home visiting services. Professional nursing oversight for Onslow & Roebourne hospitals.

Regional Clinical Risk Management Coordinator

WACHS GOLDFIELDS
06.2015 - 09.2017
  • Responsibility for the clinical risk management program, including coordinating of in-depth, multidisciplinary investigations of serious clinical incidents, writing of reports & development of recommendations, provision of education related to clinical incidents, lessons learnt & risk management.

Executive Director of Nursing & Patient Support Services

PMH
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Responsible for the provision of strategic leadership and direction of nursing practice & programs in collaboration with the Nursing Directors. Responsible for the provision of professional advice on strategic matters relating to the delivery of policy development, patient care, infection prevention & control, patient flow & bed management. Responsible for Patient Support Services (including logistics, cleaning & food services).
  • Direct supervision of the Manager of Patient Support Services, CNS Infection Prevention & Control, Coordinator of Nursing Patient Flow, Nurse Educators, Nurse Manager Nurse Recruitment & Nurse Researcher positions
  • CAHS Executive Committee | Member
  • Nursing Practice & Policy Committee | Chair
  • Infection Prevention & Control Committee | Member
  • Mortality & Morbidity Sub-Committee | Member
  • CAHS Safety & Quality Committee | Member.

Director of Clinical Services – Community & Director of the State-wide Policy Unit

CHILD & ADOLESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Responsible for the development of community nursing & immunisation practice, strategic state-wide policies, & programs to maximise patient & family health outcomes.
  • Accountable for nursing practice standards & development of staff
  • Responsible for the management & leadership of staff of the Policy Unit
  • Responsible for the development & provision of high-level advice to Government on child & adolescent community health matters.

Project Coordinator

SMHS
07.2013 - 02.2014
  • Responsibility for the SMHS Integrated Research Centre project & a number of nursing projects to support the work of the Area Director of Nursing & Midwifery.

Lecturer

CURTIN University
02.2013 - 07.2013
  • Inquiry for Clinical Practice 365 | Two student cohorts.
  • Semester 2 2013.

Senior Lecturer

NANYANG Polytechnic
07.2011 - 06.2013
  • Accountability for the teaching of allocated modules & support of student learning, including tutorials, lectures, clinical supervision, curriculum review, & course assessment for:
  • Nursing Research & Innovation – undergraduate program
  • Obtained an Award for quality improvement initiative ‘Nursing Research Interest Group'
  • Allocated to be a mentor & educator for the advanced placement cohort
  • HS301 Literature Appraisal & Academic Writing (Developed curriculum, module coordinator)
  • Provided clinical instruction & supervision in paediatrics & midwifery, & mentoring to allocated student groups
  • Member of the Curriculum Committee & Workplace Improvement Team
  • Member of the Research, Innovation, & Enterprise Implementation Project Group
  • Participated in school promotion activities
  • 1st Year teaching program.
  • Two-year contract.

Director of Nursing / Health Service Manager

WACHS Southern Cross Hospital
06.2010 - 06.2011
  • Leadership & management of the health service in accordance with operational & strategic plans. Clinical responsibilities for emergency presentations, acute in-patients, & aged care clients. Member of the District Executive Committee.

Health Delegate | Surgical Hospital for Weapon Wounded Peshawar, Pakistan

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE of the RED CROSS
11.2009 - 05.2010
  • Accountability for mass casualties & critically injured patients pre- & post-operatively with limited technology, accountable for the assessment & resuscitation of critically ill patients
  • Responsible for the coordination of care for the high-dependency unit
  • Undertook education on patient safety principles & developed nursing documentation forms
  • Participated in a mass casualty drill for weapon-wounded patients, & a security risk analysis & staff stress assessment, & developed recommendations
  • Responsible for the commissioning of the new high-dependency unit
  • Six-month contract.

Registered Nurse & Midwife

WEST AUSTRALIAN NURSING AGENCY
02.2009 - 10.2009
  • Provided effective nursing & midwifery care to patients at Quairading Hospital, Narembeen Hospital, Tjuntjuntjara Remote Aboriginal Community, Looma Remote Aboriginal Community, Paraburdoo Hospital, & Narembeen Hospital.

Clinical Coordinator

WACHS Kalgoorlie Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2009
  • Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Hospital, financial, human, & physical resources; & responsibility for the governance of nursing & midwifery practice.

Regional Clinical Risk Management Coordinator

WACHS GOLDFIELDS
05.2007 - 01.2008
  • Responsibility for the clinical risk management program, including coordinating of in-depth, multidisciplinary investigations of serious clinical incidents, writing of reports & development of recommendations, provision of education related to clinical incidents, lessons learnt & risk management.

DON / Health Service Manager

WACHS Southern Cross Hospital
10.2006 - 05.2007
  • Leadership & management of the health service in accordance with operational & strategic plans. Clinical responsibilities for emergency presentations, acute in-patients, & aged care clients. Member of the District Executive Committee. I fostered excellent working relationships with SJA & WA Police. I participated in the District Health Advisory Committee.

Clinical Leadership Manager

ST JOHN of GOD HEALTH MURDOCH
06.2005 - 10.2006
  • Responsibility for hospital-wide clinical leadership, including the direction of professional practice in nursing & midwifery through research-based development, & implementation & maintenance of professional practice standards; & the leadership & management of the nursing Continuum of Care team-
  • Member of the Executive Nursing Leadership Team
  • Chair of the Clinical Leadership Committee
  • Member of the Clinical Risk Management Committee
  • Member of the Mortality & Morbidity Committee
  • Co-development of the Nursing Assessment & Discharge Planning Tool.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - The Phoenix Process: A Substantive Theory To Explain How Nurses Deal With Being Reported To A Regulatory Authority For An Allegation of Professional Conduct

RMIT University

Master of Health Management, Quality, & Leadership - undefined

Murdoch University

Master of Clinical Governance - undefined

ECU

Master of Nursing - A Phenomenological Study of Clinical Decision Making by Flight Nurses in Emergency Situations

ECU

Master of Medical Law & Ethics -

De Montfort University

Bachelor of Laws -

ECU

Graduate Diploma Legal Practice -

Leo Cussen Centre For Law

National Mediation Accreditation Training -

UWA

Bachelor of Nursing Practice (Aviation) - undefined

University of South Australia

Certificate Training & Learning in Higher Education - undefined

Nanyang Polytechnic

Graduate Certificate Patient Safety & Clinical Risk Management - undefined

University of Leeds

Graduate Certificate Mental Health Nursing - undefined

Notre Dame

Certificate IV Government Investigations - undefined

ICETS

Emergency Nursing Certificate I - undefined

University of Western Sydney

Critical Care Certificate I - undefined

SCGH

Certificate Midwifery - undefined

KEMH

Diploma General Nursing. -

SCGH

Skills

  • Clinical and corporate governance
  • Clinical and workforce investigations
  • Policy development
  • Projects
  • Teaching and training
  • Academic and professional writing

Affiliations

  • Fellow, Australian College of Nurses
  • Fellow, Australasian College of Health Service Management
  • Fellow, Australasian Association Quality in Healthcare
  • Member, Australian Institute of Health Executives
  • Member, Australian College of Midwives
  • Member, Australasian Assoc. Bioethics & Health Law
  • Chair (Delegate) WA Health Central Human Research & Ethics Committee
  • Member State Maternal Mortality Committee (2017- current, 2003 – 2010)
  • Member Reproductive Technology Council (2021 - 2023).

Timeline

Project Consultant

PERTH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
02.2024 - Current

Sessional Academic – School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine

CURTIN UNIVERSITY
07.2021 - Current

Director Safety, Quality & Performance

CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE
04.2020 - 01.2024

Senior Project Officer

CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE
01.2020 - 04.2020

Director of Nursing / Health Service Manager

Merredin Health Service
04.2019 - 01.2020

Nurse Manager relieving pool

WACHS
11.2018 - 04.2019

Regional Director of Nursing & Midwifery

WACHS PILBARA
11.2017 - 11.2018

District Director of Nursing

WACHS Nickol Bay Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2017

Regional Clinical Risk Management Coordinator

WACHS GOLDFIELDS
06.2015 - 09.2017

Executive Director of Nursing & Patient Support Services

PMH
02.2015 - 06.2015

Director of Clinical Services – Community & Director of the State-wide Policy Unit

CHILD & ADOLESCENT COMMUNITY HEALTH
02.2014 - 02.2015

Project Coordinator

SMHS
07.2013 - 02.2014

Lecturer

CURTIN University
02.2013 - 07.2013

Senior Lecturer

NANYANG Polytechnic
07.2011 - 06.2013

Director of Nursing / Health Service Manager

WACHS Southern Cross Hospital
06.2010 - 06.2011

Health Delegate | Surgical Hospital for Weapon Wounded Peshawar, Pakistan

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE of the RED CROSS
11.2009 - 05.2010

Registered Nurse & Midwife

WEST AUSTRALIAN NURSING AGENCY
02.2009 - 10.2009

Clinical Coordinator

WACHS Kalgoorlie Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2009

Regional Clinical Risk Management Coordinator

WACHS GOLDFIELDS
05.2007 - 01.2008

DON / Health Service Manager

WACHS Southern Cross Hospital
10.2006 - 05.2007

Clinical Leadership Manager

ST JOHN of GOD HEALTH MURDOCH
06.2005 - 10.2006

Master of Health Management, Quality, & Leadership - undefined

Murdoch University

Master of Clinical Governance - undefined

ECU

Master of Nursing - A Phenomenological Study of Clinical Decision Making by Flight Nurses in Emergency Situations

ECU

Bachelor of Nursing Practice (Aviation) - undefined

University of South Australia

Certificate Training & Learning in Higher Education - undefined

Nanyang Polytechnic

Graduate Certificate Patient Safety & Clinical Risk Management - undefined

University of Leeds

Graduate Certificate Mental Health Nursing - undefined

Notre Dame

Certificate IV Government Investigations - undefined

ICETS

Emergency Nursing Certificate I - undefined

University of Western Sydney

Critical Care Certificate I - undefined

SCGH

Certificate Midwifery - undefined

KEMH

Doctor of Philosophy - The Phoenix Process: A Substantive Theory To Explain How Nurses Deal With Being Reported To A Regulatory Authority For An Allegation of Professional Conduct

RMIT University

Master of Medical Law & Ethics -

De Montfort University

Bachelor of Laws -

ECU

Graduate Diploma Legal Practice -

Leo Cussen Centre For Law

National Mediation Accreditation Training -

UWA

Diploma General Nursing. -

SCGH

Professional Summary

RN | Midwife | PhD | FACN | FAAQHC | FACHSM | CHE | Accredited Mediator | GNLI Scholar Chair Delegate WA Health Central Human Research & Ethics Committee Member European Rare Disease Research Alliance Ethics Advisory Group Member State Maternal Mortality Committee Chair Australian College of Nursing WA Region


An experienced senior nurse and health leader with expertise in clinical practice, management, education, research, & governance. A robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

Pre-2005 positions

  • KALGOORLIE HOSPITAL | Registered Nurse/Midwife High Dependency | Jan 2005 – May 2005
  • ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE | Senior Flight Nurse | Sep 2003 – Dec 2004
  • RPH | Staff Development Educator Feb 2003 – Aug 2003
  • ICRC | Medivac Nurse South Sudan | Aug 2001 – Feb 2002
  • WEST AUSTRALIAN NURSING AGENCY | Registered Nurse & Midwife | May 2001 – Aug 2001
  • SHEIKH KHALIFA HOSPITAL UAE | Senior Clinical Nurse | ED | Aug 2000 – May 2001
  • ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE | Nursing Projects Coordinator | Feb 2000 – Jul 2000 | Six-month contract
  • NURSES BOARD OF WA | Professional Officer | Aug 1998 – Feb 2000
  • ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE | Flight Nurse/Senior Flight Nurse | Oct 1996 – Aug 1998
  • ECU | Locum tutor (Advanced Nursing Science Unit) PG Diploma Nursing 1996
  • ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL | RN / Acting CN / SDN, Project Officer | ED | Apr 1992 – Aug 1996
  • SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER HOSPITAL | RN | Critical Care Course | Feb 1991 – Apr 1992
  • ARMADALE KELMSCOTT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | RN and Midwife | Feb 1990 – Feb 1991
  • KEMH | Student Midwife | Oct 1988- Nov 1989
  • ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL | RN | Intensive Care Unit | Nov 1987 – Sep 1998
  • CURTIN University | RN Demonstrator Oct 1988 – Nov 1989
  • SIR CHARLES GAIRDNER HOSPITAL | RN | Respiratory Medicine | Feb 1987 – Nov 1987
  • KEMH | RN | Gynaecology Oncology | Jul 1986 – Dec 1986
  • SJGH Subiaco | RN | Medical/Surgical | Jan 1986 – Jul 1986.

Australian College of Nursing

  • 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 & 2025 | Reviewer National Nursing Forum abstracts
  • 2023 – 2024 | Communication Coordinator WA Region
  • 2024 | Reviewer ACN Scholarships – Aged Care
  • 2023 | Attended WA Health Roundtable Workforce Issues – CAMHS
  • 2023 | Conducted a nursing management & leadership study day Brightwater Aged Care
  • 2022 | Reviewer Lucas Pawpaw Scholarships
  • 2022 | Reviewer ACN Scholarships – Aged Care
  • 2018 – 2022 | Chair & Member Grants & Scholarship Committees
  • 2017, 2018, 2019 2022| Reviewer Emerging Nurse Leader program
  • 2014, 2015 & 2017 | Reviewer Continuing education scholarship
  • 2006 | Member of the Steering Committee RCNA Annual Conference.

Policy & Practice Development

  • 2019 - 2024 | Responsible for CAHS Policy program
  • 2018 | Responsible for Emergency Nursing policy - WACHS
  • 2015 | Developed a policy for the provision of meals & vouchers to parents & carers at PMH
  • 2014 - 2015 | Director CACH Statewide policy program
  • 2014 | Led the development of a state-wide policy for the management of neglect in children
  • 2010 | Developed a Medication & Neurovascular Assessment form, Pre-Operative Checklist - ICRC
  • 2010 | Reviewed the Nursing Orientation Program - ICRC Hospital
  • 2008 | Developed a professional practice model for nursing & midwifery practice at Kalgoorlie
  • 2006 | Developed a professional practice model for nursing & midwifery practice at SJOGM
  • 2002 | Developed a Competency Statement for the ICRC Medevac Nurse position
  • 2000 | Developed a Flight Nursing Practice Standards and Flight Nurse Professional Portfolio
  • 2000 | Developed Guidelines for Nurses for the Preparation of the Patient for Transfer with RFDS
  • 1997 | Member of the National Flight Nursing Competencies Working Party RFDS
  • 1995 | Co-developed the Triage Nursing Documentation Form RPH Emergency Department
  • 1995 | Developed & implemented curriculum for the RPH Triage Study Day
  • 1994 | Developed a suite of practice standards for emergency nursing practice RPH.

Book Chapter

The Clinical Nurse Specialist in Australia: Role & Practice, in Clinical Nurse Specialist Role & Practice: An International Perspective with EA Scruth. Published July 2021.

Journal Reviewing

  • Journal of Emergency Nursing
  • Journal of Advanced Nursing
  • International Nursing Review
  • Journal of Nursing Education & Practice
  • Australian Critical Care.

Clinical Governance Learning And Activities

  • 2021, Value-Based Healthcare Workshop, University of Texas (Austin), 16 CPDP
  • 2021, Values-Based Healthcare Inaugural Conference, AHHA & ANU, 10 CPDP
  • 2020, NSQHS Standards (2nd Edition) Orientation Course, ACSQH, 20 CPDP
  • 2020, RCA2 Training program, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 10 CPDP
  • 2020, Leading for Quality, Virtual conference, ISQuA, 3 CPDP
  • 2020, QualityWorks, Quality System Roadmap, 5 CPDP
  • 2020, ACHSM - Global Trends in Evaluation of Safety & Quality: Now as Important as Ever, 1 CPDP
  • 2020, ACHSM Event, Health Care Accreditation & the Evolution of ACHS, 1 CPDP
  • 2019, Temasek Foundation International Health Executive in Nursing Leadership Program 2019: A Strong Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Culture, SNA & WHO, 10 CPDP
  • 2017, London Protocol training (Clinical investigations), WACHS, 5 CPDP
  • 2015, Governance for Directors, AIM, 8 CPDP
  • 2013, Bronze Award for quality improvement initiative ‘Nursing Research Interest Group', NYP
  • 2012, Workplace Improvement Teams Training NYP, QI processes/project training, 10 CPDP
  • 2010, Contributed to the review of the ICN Position Statement on Patient Safety, 5 CPDP
  • 2009, Australasian Assoc. Quality in Healthcare Annual Quality & Safety Conference, 15 CPDP
  • 2008, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), WA Health, 5 CPDP
  • 2007, Developed a Clinical Governance Newsletter, WACHS Goldfields Region
  • 2005, Undertook a review of all clinical healthcare documentation tools & forms, SJOGM
  • 2005, Developed a Nursing Assessment & Discharge Planning Form, SJOGM
  • 2000, Auditing of Nursing Practice & Procedural Standards for RFDS Western Operations
  • 2002, Patient Safety: Are We Doing Enough?, ARCHI, 8 CPDP
  • 2000, Quality Assurance Services Internal Auditors Course, 10 CPDP.

Legal Learning And Activities

  • 2025, The Unfortunate Women v Her Well-Respected Killer, Panel discussion – ‘Domestic' Violence
  • 2024, Formal Complaints against Clinicians: What Regulators Expect & How to Approach Them, ACHSM
  • 2024, Piddington Society Pathways to Practice Symposium
  • 2024, ACN Law & Nursing Regulation Faculty
  • 2023, Equal Opportunity Law
  • 2021, Bioethics & Health Law Conference, AABHL
  • 2021, Medico-Legal Congress, Informa
  • 2015, Presented PhD findings - ORNA WA Legal Issues in Perioperative Nursing Study Day
  • 2014, Member of the WA Organisation Committee, AABHL Annual Conference
  • 2014, Bioethics & Health Law Conference ‘How do we decide?', AABHL
  • 2012, Professional Accountability & Misconduct Conference, SMA
  • 2012, Mediation for Dispute Resolution: Preserving Relationships, Saving Costs, SMA
  • 2012, Forensic analysis, aging & legal issues, negligence, Medico-Legal Society of Singapore (MLS)
  • 2012, Coroner's Inquiry into the Death of Franklin Heng, MLS Seminar
  • 2012, Contributed to the review of the ICN Position Statement on Nursing Regulation
  • 2011, Professional misconduct, expert witness, reportable death, MLS - 26th Annual Conference
  • 2011, Sudden infant death syndrome: Lessons from the Sally Clark case Seminar, MLS
  • 2008, Occupational Health & Safety Course for Managers
  • 2006, Health Law Study Day, ACHSE & Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
  • 2004, Legal & Ethics Study Day, PMH.

Leadership And Management Learning

  • 2025, WA One-Day Leadership Conference – Big Ideas, 6 CPDP
  • 2023, Psi Alpha Research Symposium, 5 CPDP
  • 2023, Nurse Innovators Leading Disruption & Change for Better Outcomes, 1 CPDP
  • 2022, The NT Coroner: Communication Matters, 1 CPDP
  • 2022, Designing for Good Health Principles & Practice, 1 CPDP
  • 2022, Why is Nursing Leadership Important?, 1 CPDP
  • 2021, Sigma Oceanic Regional Conference, 3 CPDP
  • 2021, Sigma Professional Meeting, 1 CPDP
  • 2020, OSH Course for Supervisors & Managers CAHS, 2 CPDP
  • 2020, Career Development through Mentoring, 1 CPDP
  • 2020, Issues in Procurement & Contracting in the Health Sector, 1 CPDP
  • 2020, The Future of Private Health Insurance in Australia, 1 CPDP
  • 2020, Crisis Leadership-Lessons from COVID-19, Singapore Health, 1 CPDP
  • 2020, Where the population growth is - Bernard Salt, 1 CPDP
  • 2020, Cuppa with the Chief – Janet Zagari ED SCGH – ACHSM, 1 CPDP
  • 2020, Implementing the National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards, before, during & after COVID-19, ACHSM, 1 CPDP
  • 2020, Leadership during COVID-19, ACHSM, 1 CPDP
  • 2020, Leadership post- COVID-19, ACHSM, 1 CPDP
  • 2019, Leadership Masterclass, ACN, 2 CPDP
  • 2018, ICN Global Nursing Leadership Institute Policy Program
  • 2018, Pilbara Women in Leadership Masterclass, 15 CPDP
  • 2017, Emotional Intelligence - Daniel Goleman Seminar, 3 CPDP
  • 2017, ACHSM State Conference, 6 CPDP
  • 2016, Authentic Leadership, AIM & UWA, 20 CPDP
  • 2016, OSH Course for Managers WA Health, 5 CPDP
  • 2015, Nursing & Midwifery Leadership Conference, 5 CPDP
  • 2008, Cultural Awareness, 5 CPDP
  • 2008, Senior Nursing Leadership Conference: WACHS, 6 CPDP
  • 2007, Recruitment & Retention, 5 CPDP
  • 2007, Project Management, 5CPDP
  • 2006, Catherine McAuley Leadership Enrichment Program, 12 months
  • 2006, Senior Nurses & Directors of Nursing Forum WA Health, 6 CPDP
  • 2005, It's Not What You Say: It's How You Say It: Communication & Documentation, ACM, 4 CPDP
  • 2005, Skill Mix & Workforce Planning Conference, 5 CPDP
  • 2005, RCNA Annual Conference, 10 CPDP
  • 1999, Healthcare Restructuring seminar, 2 CPDP
  • 1999, Australian Customer Service Association State Conference Perth, 6 CPDP.

Research And Ethics Learning And Activities

  • 2024, Chairing Skills Training, 2 CPDP
  • 2024, Ethical Review Process of Health & Medical Research Projects, 8 CPDP
  • 2024, CAHS Research Symposium – Clinical Ethics, 1 CPDP
  • 2024, Sigma Research Congress Singapore, 15 CPDP
  • 2021-2023, Member CAHS Scientific Advisory Safety Committee
  • 2023, Psi Alpha Research Symposium, 5 CPDP
  • 2023, Stars Scientific Symposium, 4 CPDP
  • 2021, Australian Human Research & Ethics Conference, 15 CPDP
  • 2017-2018, Member CAHS Scientific Advisory Safety Committee
  • 2013, Translating Research, Transforming Lives Research Presentation ECU, 2 CPDP
  • 2006, Member of an expert panel – review of ANMC Codes of Ethics & Professional Conduct
  • 2006, Research Symposium, Curtin, 4 CPDP
  • 2006, Research in Action seminar, RCNA WA Chapter, 4 CPDP
  • 2005, Sigma Research Congress Singapore, 25 CPDP
  • 2005, Research in Focus Seminar - School of Nursing & Midwifery Curtin, 4 CPDP
  • 2005, National Health & Medical Research Council Research Ethics, 5 CPDP.
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