Emma Griffiths
Bomaderry,NSW
Summary
I am a detail-oriented Health Manager offering 11 years of expertise in nursing leadership and management, accreditation compliance, quality improvement practices, risk management, policy development and strategic planning. I have advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance with proven track record of partnering with executives members to identify opportunities for improvement and create corrective actions. I work with a collaborative and team-oriented approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster organisational compliance and growth. I have strong organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I am hardworking and passionate about supporting and forwarding the delivery of healthcare to the local community.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality and Accreditation Manager
Shoalhaven Hospitals Group
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for management of clinical quality monitoring and improvement practices, and accreditation preparation for David Berry, Milton and Shoalhaven hospitals
- Also facilitate the ISLHD Quality and Safety program and coach participants through CPI methodology
- I have successfully let the SHG through periodic and Short Notice Accreditation in 2017 and 2022.
Nursing Workforce Manager
Shoalhaven Hospitals Group
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Responsible for direct line management of the SDMH casual and permanent relief pools
- Responsible for oversight of hub wide FTE analysis and site wide recruitment strategies, adherence to NHPPD, supportive education to Nursing Unit Managers on appropriate use of HealthRoster and rostering best practice.
Acting Operations Manager / Director of Nursing
Milton Ulladulla Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for overall site management of Milton Ulladulla Hospital which incorporates an Emergency Department, General Medical ward and multiple outpatient services.
Acting Deputy Director of Nursing
Milton Ulladulla Hospital
11.2018 - 12.2020
- During this period I covered two 3 month periods and multiple periods of annual leave as the regular backfill for the role
- Responsible for day to day clinical oversight and patient flow
- This role also holds the site portfolio for quality and safety governance.
Perioperative Services Nurse Manager
Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Responsible for governance and management of day to day clinical operations within the perioperative suite, including oversight of theatre bookings, pre-admission clinic, operating theatres, sterilizing services, recovery, and the day surgery / short stay ward.
Acting Deputy Director of Nursing
Shellharbour Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsible for joint day to day management and clinical governance of a 105 bed acute hospital under the direction of the Director of Nursing; management of the Shellharbour hospital nursing casual pool.
Nurse Educator
Shellharbour Hospital
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Responsible for planning and delivery of educational programs to nursing staff at Shellharbour hospital.
Acting Deputy Director of Nursing
David Berry Hospital
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Responsible for joint day to day clinical management and quality and safety governance of a 26 bed sub-acute hospital for palliative care and rehabilitation under the direction of the Director of Nursing; management of wardsmen and cleaners across the David Berry Hospital site.
Nurse Unit Manager Rehabilitation
David Berry Hospital
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Responsible for day to day management and clinical governance of a 17 bed sub-acute rehabilitation ward nursing and hospital wardspersons.
Clinical Nurse Educator
10.2005 - 02.2013
- SDMH Operating Theatres CNE for 6 years and DBH Rehabilitation CNE for 2 years
Registered Nurse
01.1993 - 02.2013
- Multiple RN roles in both Australia and the United Kingdom
Education
Master of Health Leadership And Management (Merit) -
Wollongong University
12.2019
HETI - People Management Skills Program
NSW Health
02.2019
NSW Health - Take The Lead 2
NSW Health
11.2014
TAE40110 - Certificate IV Workplace Training & Assessing
TAFE NSW
03.2013
Certificate - Effective Leadership in Health Program
ISLHD
11.2008
Graduate Certificate - Perioperative Nursing
Royal College of Nursing
02.2008
Certificate - Registered Nursing
Coventry College of Nursing
01.1993
Skills
- Accreditation Expertise
- Quality Improvement Leadership
- Documentation Management
- Organizational Skills and time management
- Excellent Communicator
- Leadership skills
- Attention to Detail
- Internal Audits and compliance reporting
- Analytical Thinking
- Compliance Reporting
Formal Qualifications
- Graduate Certificate in Business, 02/2019
- People Management Skills Program, 12/2016
- Master of Health Leadership and Management (with merit), 12/2016
- Take the Lead 2, NSW Health, 11/2014
- TAE40110 Certificate IV Training & Assessing in the Workplace, 03/2013
- Effective Leadership Program for Health Professionals, 11/2008
- Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing, 02/2008
- Registered Nursing Certificate, 01/1993
Professional Participation
CEC Quality and Safety Program, Facilitator for ISLHD Program, 2022
Current Position
Shoalhaven Hospitals Group Quality and Accreditation Manager, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, Scenic Drive, Nowra, NSW, 2535, 01/2016 to present, Gaye Sykes – ISLHD Senior Quality and Accreditation Manager
References
- Shanyn King, Director of Nursing, Shoalhaven Hospitals Group, Shanyn.King@health.nsw.gov.au
- Gaye Sykes Senior Quality & Accreditation Manager, ISLHD Clinical Governance Unit, Gaye.Sykes@health.nsw.gov.au
- Stuart Emslie, Operations Manager Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Milton Ulladulla Hospital, Stuart.Emslie@health.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
Nursing Workforce Manager
Shoalhaven Hospitals Group
11.2022 - 04.2024
Acting Operations Manager / Director of Nursing
Milton Ulladulla Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021
Acting Deputy Director of Nursing
Milton Ulladulla Hospital
11.2018 - 12.2020
Perioperative Services Nurse Manager
Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 10.2018
Quality and Accreditation Manager
Shoalhaven Hospitals Group
01.2016 - Current
Acting Deputy Director of Nursing
Shellharbour Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2016
Nurse Educator
Shellharbour Hospital
11.2014 - 06.2015
Acting Deputy Director of Nursing
David Berry Hospital
06.2014 - 11.2014
Nurse Unit Manager Rehabilitation
David Berry Hospital
02.2013 - 06.2014
Clinical Nurse Educator
10.2005 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse
01.1993 - 02.2013
Master of Health Leadership And Management (Merit) -
Wollongong University
HETI - People Management Skills Program
NSW Health
NSW Health - Take The Lead 2
NSW Health
TAE40110 - Certificate IV Workplace Training & Assessing
TAFE NSW
Certificate - Effective Leadership in Health Program
ISLHD
Graduate Certificate - Perioperative Nursing
Royal College of Nursing
Certificate - Registered Nursing
Coventry College of Nursing
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