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Faith Oh

13 Highgrove St, Thornlands,Australia

Summary

Versatile Remote Area Registered Nurse with extensive expertise in delivering primary healthcare and emergency medical services to remote Aboriginal communities in Australia. Proven track record in chronic disease management and health education, alongside strong mentorship abilities. Skilled at fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous populations to enhance health outcomes. Committed to promoting culturally sensitive care and improving accessibility to healthcare services. Wishing to make an entry-level transition to Mental Health nursing. My long term goal is to continue to make an impact in community health.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

MEDACS Healthcare
Sydney, NSW
12.2022 - Current
  • Delivering primary health care, emergency medical care, and health education to underserved Aboriginal communities in remote NT and WA
  • Managing portfolios relating to child health, immunisation, chronic disease, women's health, sexual health, and palliative care
  • Worked in diverse communities including Ngukurr, Minyerri, Barunga, Ramingining, Milingimbi, Galiwinku, Gapuwiyak, Warrakurna, Bidyidanga, Beagle Bay (6 - 8 week stints at a time).

Remote Area Nurse

Central Australia Remote Health Services, NT Govt
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided emergency and primary health care in nurse-led clinics across remote Central Australia communities.
  • Delivered care to communities such as Yuendumu, Yuelumu, Ti Tree, and Wilora, focusing on child health, women’s health, sexual health, chronic disease management, and mental health.

COVID-19 Immunisation Practitioner

Medical Rescue; Respond Global
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Oversaw the administration of vaccines for a public health initiative in rural central west QLD.

Infection Control Registered Nurse

International Health & Medical Services (IHMS)
Bladin Village, Australia
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted specialized instruction sessions on infection control measures for ADF staff.
  • Managed infection control practices in high-risk quarantine settings, ensuring compliance with health standards.

Primary Health Remote Area Nurse

Top End Health Services, NT Govt
, Australia
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Managed the chronic disease portfolio at Wadeye Health Centre, providing care to a community of over 2000 Indigenous people.
  • Focused on chronic disease management, health education and palliative care
  • Delivered initial emergency care and prepared patients for aeromedical evacuation.
  • Delivered health education and immunisation services, including vaccination and scabies-eradication campaigns

Emergency Registered Nurse

Katherine District Hospital, NT Govt
Katherine, Australia
01.2018 - 12.2019

* Delivered emergency medical care in a high-demand rural ED, addressing health issues often specific to Aboriginal communities.

Community Nurse

Northern Hospital
VIC, Australia
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Worked in the Hospital in the Home (HITH) role, delivering acute care in the community setting, including wound management, care of central lines, iron infusions, and chronic pain management

Emergency Registered Nurse

Northern Hospital
Epping, Victoria
01.2013 - 12.2018
  • Acquired advanced training in Emergency Nursing.
  • Provided comprehensive care in multiple sections of Victoria’s busiest emergency department including triage, resuscitation, paediatrics, fast track and SSU.

Registered Nurse

Epworth Eastern Hospital
Box Hill, Australia
01.2008 - 12.2014
  • Delivered high quality nursing care in vascular and general wards, including providing pre and post-operative care, complex wound management, and palliative care.
  • Supervised nursing students in clinical settings, ensuring adherence to best practices.

Staff Nurse

Singapore General Hospital
, Singapore
01.2005 - 12.2008
  • Successfully completed graduate studies and attained broad expertise in various medical/surgical areas including vascular surgery, infectious disease, and surgical ICA.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice - Emergency

University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
01.2016

Diploma in Nursing - Accelerated

Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore
01.2005

Bachelor of Arts -

National University of Singapore
Singapore
01.1994

Skills

  • Advanced life support
  • Acute illness management
  • Primary healthcare
  • Working with Indigenous communities and staff
  • Remote area Child health & immunisation
  • Chronic disease management
  • Community Palliative care
  • Sexual health promotion and STI management
  • Health promotion and education

References

Available upon request.

Ahrpanumber

NMW0001086392, 05/2025

Continuingeducationandcertifications

  • Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (Mater Health), Enrolled, 01/2025
  • Remote Emergencies Course (CRANAplus), 02/2024
  • Advanced Life Support (Mater Health), 09/2024
  • About Giving Vaccines Upskilling (RAHC), 03/2024
  • Maternity Emergencies Course (CRANAplus), 11/2023
  • Facilitating Clinical Learning (Flinders University), 11/2022
  • Accredited Training for Implanon Insertion & Removal (FPWNT), 11/2022
  • Course in Immunisation Practice in Primary Healthcare (Benchmarque), 03/2022
  • Provide Information & Strategies in Sexual Health for Women, 12/2022
  • Remote Advanced Nursing Practice (Flinders University), 08/2019
  • Emergency Management of Severe Burns (EMSB), 11/2019
  • Transition to Remote Area Nursing (Centre for Remote Health), 06/2017
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 06/2017
  • Pharmacotherapeutics (Flinders University), 06/2017

Timeline

MEDACS Healthcare
12.2022 - Current

Remote Area Nurse

Central Australia Remote Health Services, NT Govt
02.2022 - 01.2023

COVID-19 Immunisation Practitioner

Medical Rescue; Respond Global
12.2021 - 02.2022

Infection Control Registered Nurse

International Health & Medical Services (IHMS)
06.2021 - 12.2021

Primary Health Remote Area Nurse

Top End Health Services, NT Govt
01.2019 - 12.2021

Emergency Registered Nurse

Katherine District Hospital, NT Govt
01.2018 - 12.2019

Community Nurse

Northern Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2018

Emergency Registered Nurse

Northern Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2018

Registered Nurse

Epworth Eastern Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2014

Staff Nurse

Singapore General Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2008

Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice - Emergency

University of Melbourne

Diploma in Nursing - Accelerated

Nanyang Polytechnic

Bachelor of Arts -

National University of Singapore
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