Grace Egan

A highly experienced and self-motivated Registered Nurse with a strong background in clinical leadership and management. Currently serving as Acting Clinical Nurse Manager, I lead interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care. I possess advanced clinical decision-making skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and a keen eye for maintaining high clinical standards. With expertise in staff development, audits, policy reviews, and communication, I am committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in nursing practice.

• Advanced clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills, including analysis and interpretation of clinical data.
• Proven ability to maintain and improve clinical standards through active participation in research and quality programs.
• National Standards audit experience, with involvement in process review and audit day participation.
• Coordination and scheduling of staff training, Education Days, and Orientation/Induction sessions.
• Involvement in recruitment, selection, and workforce planning of clinical staff.
• Effective participant in Performance Review and Development programs, supporting staff growth and professional development.
• Experience in policy and procedure review to align with best practice and regulatory standards.
• Clinical support to Clinical Nurse Manager, Director of Nursing, and Administrative Managers, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Exceptional communication skills, using various platforms to inform staff and lead discussions.
• Proficient in meeting facilitation, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and staff engagement during meetings.
• WHS Committee member and DSNAQ member, contributing to workplace safety and professional development.
• Coordinate staff development programs, including Education Days and Orientation/Induction sessions
• Extensive skills in recovery PACU, scrub scout skills (ophthalmology, plastics, general, and orthopaedics), and cosmetic medical procedures.
• Involvement in performance review programs, conducting staff evaluations and providing feedback for improvement.

• Finalist for Student Nurse of the Year, Mater Teaching and Learning Awards, 2017
• Volunteered with "You Have a Friend" association, feeding the homeless.
• Meals on Wheels volunteer.
• Member of Young St. Vincent de Paul.
• Selected for a Solomon Islands immersion trip to help build classrooms, 2012.
• NSW Catholic Schools State Debating Runner-Up, 2012.
• Awarded the prestigious Monsignor O’Rouke Award for all-round best student.

• Advance Life Support
• Basic Life Support
• Infection Control
• Manual Handling
• Falls Prevention and Management
• Johnson & Johnson AUS Nurse Excellence Application Training
• Alcon ONWARD 2022
• Allergan ScienceWorks 2022

• Ms Clare Barrett, Director of Nursing/CEO, Eyetech Day Surgeries, 0431 809 503, 07 38314244
• Ms Kirsty Fulloon, Clinical Nurse Manager, Eyetech Day Surgeries Spring Hill, 0422845565, 07 38314244
• Dr Jason Cassar, Ophthalmologist, Eye Co Ophthalmic Surgeons, 0411774519, 0733457171
• Dr Chris Stewart, Ophthalmologist, Queensland Ophthalmic Specialist, 0409725113, 0730622380
• Amelia French, Business Developer, Australian Skin Clinics Brisbane CBD, manager.brisbanecbd@australianskinclinics.com.au, 045944000, 0731931000