Debra Matricardi

Committed to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction, bringing a wealth of experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies. Excel in providing excellent leadership and mentoring. Dedication to maintaining compliance with regulatory standards ensures the highest level of care for patients.

• APHRA NMW0001063964
• Working With Children Check
• Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
• Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group

• Advanced life support - 28/06/2024
• Paediatric advanced life support online/practical skill day - 06/19/2021
• SURGE critical care nursing - 05/20/2020
• Miracle of Healing, Dr David Chong - 01/2020
• Craniofacial Surgery, Dr Shailendra Magdum - 01/2020
• Tumours of the Maxilla, Dr Gary Parker - 01/2020

Application for Deputy Director of Nursing, 

I refer to the above-mentioned position as advertised on Seek and wish to formally express my interest. I possess all the essential selection criteria and qualifications required and believe I am sufficiently experienced to perform this role to a high standard. I am capable of facilitating all aspects of clinical operations at Bendigo Day Surgery. I am passionate about providing best practice care for patients and making a difference within my patients' lives and community. I also understand the importance of maintaining care standards and accreditations whilst balancing the expectations of directors and business leaders. I began my career as an enrolled nurse in 1997 and then undertook further studies, graduating as a registered nurse in 2008. I completed my peri-operative training with Mercy Private hospital in 2002 and have over 23 years of perioperative experience in both the public and private settings. In recent years, I have been fortunate enough to be placed within both leadership and managerial roles. Positions that I have embraced with positivity and enthusiasm, and whilst challenging at times, have managed many situations to a swift and satisfying resolution.I would describe myself as a 'people-focused' leader that understands the difficulties and dynamics that come with supervising staff and professionals alike. This level of responsibility has allowed me to further develop my interpersonal managerial skills whilst exposing me to all facets of business operations, which includes matters of governance, risk identification and mitigation, budget, asset management, reporting, and human resource responsibilities.

I have current experience including recruitment, investigation, managing workplace conflict and critical incidents, and reportable events. I understand the importance of workplace standards and safety and pride myself on early identification and intervention when it comes to arising issues.

I understand the importance of being able to influence others and guide them toward a cohesive multi-disciplinary team. I am committed to the ACORN standards and infection control. I have previously planned and prepared for various external audits and understand the importance of meeting industry standards.

I have the necessary skills and experience you require for such a position and would embrace the role with passion and professionalism should I be the successful applicant.

I look forward to the opportunity to meet and discuss my application further.

Yours sincerely 

Debra Matricardi

Mob. 0417 303990 Email: dmcardi@bigpond.com

I am relocating with my partner to Stawell , Vic area.

Professional Referees- On request

I have had opportunity to volunteer with Mercy Ships providing advanced surgical care in challenging settings and been integral in providing the necessary training and guidance to local nurses and professionals alike.

In 2018 I spent 4 weeks on board in Cameroon, West Africa as a peri-operative nurse and again in 2020 I spent another 4 weeks on board the vessel in Senegal, West Africa.

These opportunities have allowed me to assist those in greatest need and to evolve both professionally and personally, working with staff from all over the world, learning new techniques and language within the confines of an

operating ship. I found it to be an invaluable career defining experience.