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GAYATHRI NAIR

Darlingford Nursing Home
Alexandra,VIC

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeContract WorkFull Time

Minimum Desired Compensation

$85/hr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCompany Culture
4
Certification
10
Years of experience

Experienced Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing with over 10 years of clinical and leadership experience across Australian aged care, acute care, maternity and surgical nursing environments. Currently working as Director of Nursing at Darlingford Nursing Home, Victoria, with strong expertise in clinical governance, infection prevention and control, quality improvement, accreditation readiness and multidisciplinary team leadership. Skilled in managing complex resident care, leading nursing teams, implementing evidence-based practices and maintaining compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards. Committed to person-centred care, resident safety, dignity and continuous improvement.

Work History

Director of Nursing (DON)

2 Years 2 Months
Darlingford Nursing Home | 08.2024 - Current

●Demonstrated leadership during bushfire emergency management, coordinating facility preparedness, resident safety planning, emergency response processes and continuity of care during high-risk situations.

● Proven experience leading the facility through infectious disease outbreak management, including outbreak response coordination, infection prevention and control measures, staff communication, risk mitigation, escalation processes and maintaining safe resident care delivery.

● Successfully collaborated with internal teams, external healthcare providers and emergency services to support effective decision-making, minimise risks and ensure resident wellbeing during critical events.

  • Led clinical governance and operational planning to ensure delivery of high-quality resident care.
  • Managed multidisciplinary teams of RNs, ENs, PCAs, allied health professionals, and administration staff to enhance collaborative care.
  • Oversee audits, quality improvement initiatives, incident investigations and accreditation readiness.
  • Oversaw audits, quality improvement initiatives, and incident investigations to maintain accreditation readiness.
  • Support staff development, performance reviews and professional practice improvement.

Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)

2 Years
Darlingford Nursing Home | 08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Managed daily clinical operations and supervised nursing teams.
  • Supported medication safety, documentation standards, risk management and quality improvement.
  • Guided junior nurses in clinical practices to enhance their skills. and internationally qualified nurses.

Registered Nurse in Charge (RNIC)

3 Years
Darlingford Nursing Home | 01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Provided clinical oversight, care coordination and escalation of resident deterioration.
  • Managed medication administration, documentation and infection control activities.
  • Conducted resident assessments and updated individualized care plans for nursing home residents.
  • Administered medications safely while monitoring reactions and documenting interventions accurately.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to coordinate daily resident care and support.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)

Dr. M.G.R. Medical University | Chennai, India | 01-2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dr. M.G.R. Medical University | Chennai, India | 01-2011

Skills

Director of Nursing and clinical leadership
Aged care governance
compliance and accreditation
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) leadership
Aged Care Quality Standards and continuous improvement
Risk management
incident reporting and SIRS/VHIMS processes
Complex care planning and clinical assessment
Clinical governance
Medication management and clinical documentation
Emergency response and clinical deterioration management
Dementia
palliative and end-of-life care
Staff supervision
mentoring and workforce development
Multidisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement

Affiliations

  • Australian Healthcare Practitioner Regulation Agency-AHPRA
  • Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC)
  • Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council
  • Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council

Certification

Emerging Leaders in the Community – GoTAFE & Victorian Government (2025), Rural & Remote Aged Care Management – Department of Health Australia (2024), Foundations of Infection Prevention & Control – ACIPC (2023), Palliative Care Mentorship Program (2022), Initial Registration for Overseas Nurses (IRON Program) – IHNA Melbourne (2018)

Timeline

Director of Nursing (DON)

Darlingford Nursing Home
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)

Darlingford Nursing Home
08.2022 - 08.2024Read More

Registered Nurse in Charge (RNIC)

Darlingford Nursing Home
01.2019 - 01.2022Read More

Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Master of Science from Nursing (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
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REFERENCE

REFEREES: Available upon request.

Personal Information

  • Title: Director of Nursing | Registered Nurse | Infection Prevention & Control | Aged Care Leader
  • ID Type: AHPRA Registration
  • ID Number: NMW0002237035
GAYATHRI NAIR