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James Robertson

Southbank

Summary

I am a Registered Nurse with a Master of Nursing Practice (First Class Honours) from the University of Waikato – New Zealand and have a diverse clinical experience across surgical, trauma and community health settings in both New Zealand and Australia. I am currently undertaking a Graduate Nurse Program at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, with rotations in elective short stay surgical care and neurosurgery / trauma.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse Program

Alfred Health
07.2024 - Current
  • July 2024 – Jan 2025: Alfred Centre Short Stay — elective surgical care across multiple specialties
  • Jan 2025 – Present: 6 East Neurosurgery & Trauma

Alfred Health’s Graduate Nurse Program, offered across its three campuses—including The Alfred, one of the world’s top tertiary hospitals—provides comprehensive clinical support through Preceptors, Clinical Support Nurses, and Nurse Educators. The program includes supernumerary time, study days, and regular tutorials to promote safe practice and professional development.

Research Assistant

The University of Waikato
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Research Project: Addressing loneliness in Aotearoa-New Zealand
  • Co-designed community interventions via wānanga and hui with key groups including older adults, people with disabilities and family carers.

Health Care Assistant

Health New Zealand - Waikato Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2024
  • General Surgery & Trauma Unit (M2) and Acute Assessment Unit (M18)


Clinical Placements Student Nurse

The University of Waikato / Health New Zealand
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Rural District Nursing (9 weeks, 0.6 FTE)
  • General Surgery & Acute Assessment Unit (9 weeks, 0.6 FTE)
  • General Medicine & COVID Unit (4 weeks, 0.8 FTE)
  • Community Mental Health (4 weeks, 0.8 FTE)
  • Post Anaesthetic Care Unit – Waikato Hospital (12 weeks, 0.9 FTE)

Education

Master of Nursing Practice With First Class Honour -

The University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
01-2024

Bachelor of Health, Sport And Human Performance - Community Health & Human Performance Science

The University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
01-2021

Wairarapa College
Masterton, New Zealand
01-2017

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Pre and post-operative care across multiple specialties
  • Patient assessments
  • Neurological Assessments
  • Surgical / Trauma wound care
  • Clinical deterioration recognition and escalation
  • Strong time management and prioritisation in fast-paced environments
  • Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Certifications & Awards

  • Surf Life Saving Australia Bronze Medallion
  • University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarship (2023)
  • University of Waikato Taught Postgraduate Scholarship (2023)

References

Natalie McKenzie

Clinical Nurse Manager, Ward 6 East - The Alfred

t: 03 9076 7177

e: N.Mckenzie@alfred.org.au


Caitlyn Hunter

Nurse Manager, Alfred Centre Short Stay and Medical Day Unit

t: 03 9076 0269

m: 0427 176 988

e: c.hunter@alfred.org.au

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse Program

Alfred Health
07.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

The University of Waikato
12.2023 - 05.2024

Clinical Placements Student Nurse

The University of Waikato / Health New Zealand
03.2022 - 11.2023

Health Care Assistant

Health New Zealand - Waikato Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2024

Master of Nursing Practice With First Class Honour -

The University of Waikato

Bachelor of Health, Sport And Human Performance - Community Health & Human Performance Science

The University of Waikato

Wairarapa College

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