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Debbie Jones

Clontarf,QLD

Summary

Healthcare leader with extensive experience in clinical governance and healthcare policy. Demonstrated success in resource planning and accreditation compliance, resulting in improved service delivery and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and achieving strategic goals in complex healthcare settings.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Member

Metro North Clinical Council
02.2024 - Current
  • Executed comprehensive research and data analysis to inform strategic planning decisions.
  • Contributed innovative solutions to align strategic initiatives with performance outcomes.
  • Presented findings and updates directly to Board for informed governance.

Acting Assistant Nursing Director – IeMR Logistics

Digital Metro North
04.2025 - 08.2025
  • Managed implementation and Go-Live operations for ieMR rollout at Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals.
  • Orchestrated workforce and resource planning for upcoming RBWH ieMR rollout with Digital Metro North leadership.
  • Delivered operational leadership to nursing, IT, and change management teams throughout clinical system transition.

Clinical Nurse Consultant

Norfolk Island Support Program
04.2022 - Current
  • Co-designed access-to-care model utilizing demand, need, and resource matrices.
  • Enhanced pathways in collaboration with Brisbane North PHN aligned to SOSIS objectives.
  • Delivered governance reports and policy advice to Commonwealth, DPC, and NIHRACS.
  • Supported drafting of Health Directions through clinical evidence and strategic insights.
  • Consulted on complex patient cases and interventions to optimize outcomes.
  • Conducted assessments of nursing practices to ensure compliance with established standards.
  • Assisted implementation of new healthcare initiatives and procedures effectively.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Acting Assistant Nursing Director – Norfolk Island Support Program

Metro North Health
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Led multi-jurisdictional service transition under Intergovernmental Agreement involving Commonwealth, DPC, DoH, and MNH.
  • Drove policy and legislative redesign through collaboration with DPC, DoH, and Commonwealth stakeholders.
  • Ensured effective governance by facilitating amendments and reviews of IGA and Health Service Delivery Schedule B.
  • Managed budget oversight with an emphasis on thorough financial performance reporting.

Co-Chair – NSQHS Accreditation Workshops

Metro North Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted Clinical Governance workshops with Commonwealth, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Queensland Health, and NIHRACS leadership team.
  • Reviewed clinical governance documentation for adherence to regulatory compliance.
  • Ensured strict compliance with safety and health care regulations and standards.
  • Facilitated collaborative meetings to discuss clinical governance strategies and initiatives.

Nurse Unit Manager – Transit Lounge

Caboolture Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Delivered advanced clinical leadership by managing unit focused on optimizing patient flow services.
  • Secured $197K in recurrent external funding for fiscal years 2021–22 and 2022–23, ensuring sustainability.
  • Implemented new patient flow model, reducing emergency department and inpatient bed pressures.
  • Facilitated 817 timely discharges, enhancing efficiency in patient care.
  • Ensured compliance with budgetary requirements through rigorous financial reporting and analysis.

Clinical Nurse Consultant – Policies & Procedures (Acting)

Service Improvement Unit, Caboolture
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Authored and maintained 160+ clinical governance documents
  • Maintained >80% currency target across policy library
  • Reviewed clinical policies to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
  • Participated in committees dedicated to improving quality assurance processes across departments.
  • Developed evidence-based protocols for the delivery of high quality healthcare services.

Ambulatory Services Program Coordinator – Ambulatory Services (Acting)

Caboolture Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Increased consulting room utilization from 56% to 92%.
  • Drove significant reduction in hospital-initiated cancellations through optimized booking processes.
  • Implemented statewide SOSIS strategies, reducing waitlists and enhancing referral conversion rates.

Nurse Unit Manager – Specialist Outpatients (Acting)

Caboolture Hospital
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Led a team of 30 nursing FTE through significant service reform, enhancing operational effectiveness.
  • Implemented statewide SOSIS strategies, resulting in reduced waitlists and improved referral conversion rates.
  • Achieved notable increases in staff cultural satisfaction scores during transition periods.
  • Ensured budget compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Nurse Manager – Surgical Projects (Temporary)

Caboolture Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2020
  • Conducted literature-informed redesign of ambulatory models, influencing state-wide surgical service reform
  • Improved equity and referral pathways in under-served surgical sub-specialties

Director of Nursing & Facility Manager (Acting)

Kilcoy Hospital
12.2017 - 11.2018
  • Directed strategic, operational, and financial delegation oversight of rural facility during three secondments.
  • Achieved 15 percent growth in activity, advancing Kilcoy to next funding tier.
  • Supported realignment of Emergency Department and Corrections within regional service stream.
  • Received Leadership Award in 2018 for contributions to Caboolture/Kilcoy/Woodford operations.

Nurse Unit Manager

Kilcoy Hospital
06.2017 - 12.2018
  • Introduced safer pharmaceutical systems, reducing write-offs by 90%
  • Secured $17K rebate through stock control optimisation
  • Direct leadership of 25 FTE in mixed-model rural hospital

Clinical Nurse Consultant Emergency Department

The Prince Charles Hospital
  • Provided expert consultation on complex clinical cases and treatment plans.
  • Evaluated patient care practices to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
  • Led initiatives to enhance nursing education and professional development programs.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to improve patient care strategies and coordination.
  • Conducted training sessions for staff on best nursing practices and protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care.
  • Actively participated in policy development for nursing practice and patient safety initiatives.
  • Participated in committees focused on quality assurance improvements across departments.

Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant – Safety & Quality

The Prince Charles Hospital
04.2015 - 07.2016
  • Oversaw compliance auditing and reporting across Emergency Department (Adults and Paediatrics), Transit Lounge, and Paediatrics
  • Coordinated clinical governance compliance reports and auditing requirements

Clinical Nurse

The Prince Charles Hosptal, Emergency Department
  • Assessed patient care needs to establish effective treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to evaluate and modify patient care strategies.
  • Maintained ethical standards while delivering compassionate patient care.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, and medical staff to ensure alignment.

Previous Registered Nursing Roles

Auckland
New Zealand
12.1998 - 12.2013
  • Emergency Department, Auckland Hospital (7 years) spanning 2004-2013
  • Safety and Quality Advisor, Southern Cross Healthcare Network 2008-2011
  • Health and Safety Advisor, Auckland Hospital 2007-2008
  • General Medicine, Auckland Hospital 1998-2004

Education

Master of Healthcare Leadership -

Southern Cross University
09-2024

Postgraduate Diploma - Health Services Management

Massey University
01.2017

Postgraduate Diploma - Health Science (Advanced Nursing)

University of Auckland
01.2007

Bachelor of Health Science - Nursing

Auckland Institute of Technology
01.1999

Skills

  • Clinical governance
  • Healthcare policy
  • Data analysis
  • Resource planning
  • Accreditation compliance
  • Stakeholder engagement

References

  • Grant, Carey-Ide, Executive Director, Clinical Governance, Metro North Health, Grant.Carey-Ide@health.qld.gov.au, Metro North Health
  • Additional References available on request

Timeline

Acting Assistant Nursing Director – IeMR Logistics

Digital Metro North
04.2025 - 08.2025

Member

Metro North Clinical Council
02.2024 - Current

Acting Assistant Nursing Director – Norfolk Island Support Program

Metro North Health
11.2023 - 04.2024

Co-Chair – NSQHS Accreditation Workshops

Metro North Health
01.2023 - 01.2024

Clinical Nurse Consultant

Norfolk Island Support Program
04.2022 - Current

Nurse Unit Manager – Transit Lounge

Caboolture Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022

Clinical Nurse Consultant – Policies & Procedures (Acting)

Service Improvement Unit, Caboolture
05.2020 - 01.2021

Nurse Manager – Surgical Projects (Temporary)

Caboolture Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2020

Ambulatory Services Program Coordinator – Ambulatory Services (Acting)

Caboolture Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2020

Nurse Unit Manager – Specialist Outpatients (Acting)

Caboolture Hospital
12.2018 - 06.2019

Director of Nursing & Facility Manager (Acting)

Kilcoy Hospital
12.2017 - 11.2018

Nurse Unit Manager

Kilcoy Hospital
06.2017 - 12.2018

Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant – Safety & Quality

The Prince Charles Hospital
04.2015 - 07.2016

Previous Registered Nursing Roles

Auckland
12.1998 - 12.2013

Clinical Nurse Consultant Emergency Department

The Prince Charles Hospital

Clinical Nurse

The Prince Charles Hosptal, Emergency Department

Master of Healthcare Leadership -

Southern Cross University

Postgraduate Diploma - Health Services Management

Massey University

Postgraduate Diploma - Health Science (Advanced Nursing)

University of Auckland

Bachelor of Health Science - Nursing

Auckland Institute of Technology

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