Jay Detroja
Kangaroo Point,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 4+ years of clinical experience in acute, sub-acute, MAPU, and geriatric care. Expertise in clinical leadership, patient flow optimization, and coordinating clinical education. Engaged in postgraduate studies focused on healthcare redesign. Focused on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and delivering person-centred care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Clinical Nurse (Backfill)
Redland Hospital
Lagoon Ward
2025 - Current
- Provided advanced clinical care and leadership to manage complex patient cases across multiple specialties
- Optimised patient throughput through coordinated bed management, prioritised admissions and discharges, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient flow.
- Mentored and supervised RNs, ENAs, ENs, USINs, AINs, and undergraduate students, applying NMBA decision-making framework and CN standards to develop clinical competencies.
Registered Nurse
Redland Hospital
Lagoon Ward
11.2023 - Current
- Managed acute medical patients across MAPU and AMU settings, demonstrating advanced assessment skills and clinical decision-making for deteriorating patients
- Adapted and solved problems in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety and care quality standards were maintained
- Engaged in quality improvement initiatives and educational in-services to enhance clinical competency and support team development
Registered Nurse
Regis Aged Care
Lutwyche, QLD
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided expert clinical leadership in residents’ assessment, care planning, and practice, and served as a role model to and collaborated with the healthcare team
- Delegated responsibilities to ENs and AINs, ensuring prompt and efficient care delivery
- Facilitated clinical education through in-services, clinical teaching, and portfolio maintenance
- Performed administrative duties including paperwork compliance, phone management, appointment scheduling, and supply management
Peer Learning Facilitator (Volunteer)
QUT
Kelvin Grove
- Facilitated weekly peer learning sessions to boost student engagement and comprehension.
- Guided students in task management and assignment execution to foster active participation and accountability.
- Assisted students in identifying academic resources and effective study strategies.
- Coordinated nursing events to facilitate student networking and professional development while offering placement guidance to nursing students.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Redesign -
University of Tasmania
Currently EnrolledBachelor of Nursing -
QUT
Kelvin Grove, QLD01-2022
Diploma in Health Science -
QUT
Kelvin Grove, QLD01-2020
Skills
- ALS Trained
- BLS Accessor
- PIVC and Phlebotomy
- Telemetry Trained
- MSH Preceptor Course (completed)
- MSH Acute Care Workshop (completed)
- FIM Clinician
- MAYBO trained
- Research and analysis
- Expert planning and coordination
- Quality standards compliance
- Clinical supervision
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Ability to work under high pressure
- Adaptability and flexibility
Affiliations
Gaurang Thakkar
Former NUM (Lagoon Ward - Redland Hospital)
Gaurang.Thakkar@health.qld.gov.au
Former NUM (Lagoon Ward - Redland Hospital)
Gaurang.Thakkar@health.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Redland Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Regis Aged Care
08.2022 - 11.2023
Acting Clinical Nurse (Backfill)
Redland Hospital
2025 - Current
Peer Learning Facilitator (Volunteer)
QUT
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Redesign -
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing -
QUT
Diploma in Health Science -
QUT