Jessica Stephens
Point Arkwright,QLD
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Department of Emergency Medicine
Nambour General Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse and Case Manager
The Trauma Service
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Permanent Nursing Pool
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
02.2024 - 06.2024
Remote Area Nurse
Katherine West Health Board
06.2023 - 07.2023
Department of Emergency Medicine
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
03.2017 - 01.2023
Department of Emergency Medicine
Nambour General Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2017
Casual Nursing Pool
Nambour General Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2014
Neuroscience Unit
Ward 2C, Princess Alexandra Hospital
10.2012 - 01.2014
Duty Manager - Customer Service and Accommodation, Central Mountain Check In
Big White Ski Resort
11.2011 - 04.2012
Neurosurgery Unit
8A South, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
09.2010 - 10.2011
Medical Administration
The Mole Clinic
01.2010 - 07.2010
Neurosurgery Unit
8A South, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2009
Neuroscience, Maxillofacial and ENT Unit
The Townsville Hospital
08.2005 - 01.2007
Medical and Rehabilitation Unit
The Townsville Hospital
05.2005 - 08.2005
General Surgical Unit
The Townsville Hospital
12.2004 - 05.2005
Education
Graduate Certificate in Nursing - Critical Care/Emergency -
Queensland University of Technology
12.2022
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences -
James Cook University
01.2004
Affiliations
- New South Wales College of Nursing
- Queensland Nurses Union
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Department of Emergency Medicine
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse and Case Manager
The Trauma Service
05.2024 - Current
Permanent Nursing Pool
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
02.2024 - 06.2024
Remote Area Nurse
Katherine West Health Board
06.2023 - 07.2023
Department of Emergency Medicine
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
03.2017 - 01.2023
Department of Emergency Medicine
Nambour General Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2017
Casual Nursing Pool
Nambour General Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2014
Neuroscience Unit
Ward 2C, Princess Alexandra Hospital
10.2012 - 01.2014
Duty Manager - Customer Service and Accommodation, Central Mountain Check In
Big White Ski Resort
11.2011 - 04.2012
Neurosurgery Unit
8A South, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
09.2010 - 10.2011
Medical Administration
The Mole Clinic
01.2010 - 07.2010
Neurosurgery Unit
8A South, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2009
Neuroscience, Maxillofacial and ENT Unit
The Townsville Hospital
08.2005 - 01.2007
Medical and Rehabilitation Unit
The Townsville Hospital
05.2005 - 08.2005
General Surgical Unit
The Townsville Hospital
12.2004 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences -
James Cook University
Graduate Certificate in Nursing - Critical Care/Emergency -
Queensland University of Technology
Professional Achievements
- Shift Coordinator Role/Team Leading
+ Emergency Department, NGH 2024 + SCUH 2018
+ Neuroscience Unit, PAH 2013
+ Neurosurgery Unit, RBWH 2007
- Acting Clinical Nurse, Neuroscience Unit, PAH 2013 + Neurosurgery Unit, RBWH 2011
- Neuroscience Case Manager/Discharge Facilitation, Neuroscience Unit, PAH 2013 + Neurosurgery Unit, RBWH, 2010, 2011
- Traumatic Brain Injury Support Nurse, Neurosurgery Unit, RBWH, 2010 - Role development and implementation.
- QUT Clinical Facilitator, Neurosurgery Unit, RBWH, 2011
- Neuroscience Nursing - Continuing Professional Development, Correspondence Education Course, Royal College of Nursing, 2008, High Distinction
Professional Development
- PALS + ALS2, 2025
- Faculty in the Prevention of Alcohol-Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) program. 2024 - current
- QTEC + Trauma Team Training, 2025
- Aboriginal Cultural Awareness & Development, 2023, KWHB
- Advanced Life Support 1, 2022, SCUH
- Advanced Ventilation Workshop, 2022, SCUH
- Paediatric Trauma Team Training, 2021, SCUH
- Advanced Emergency Critical Care Course, 2018, SCUH
- Neonatal Resuscitation Course, 2015, NGH
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2014, NGH
- Cardiac Monitoring education course and workbook, 2013, PAH
- Completion of Neuroscience TPNEP modules, 2013, PAH
- Aggressive Behaviour Management, 2012, PAH
- Assessor Skills Workshop, 2010, RBWH
- Preceptorship Workshop - refresher course completed 2011, 2008
- Complex Wound Management Workshop, 2008, RBWH
- Care of The Dying Pathway, 2007, RBWH
- Tracheostomy Study Development Course, 2006, TTH
References
- Helen Penney, Nurse Unit Manager, Department of Emergency Medicine, Nambour General Hospital, QLD, Australia, 5470 6682, Helen.Penney@health.qld.gov.au
- Alex Ensor, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Trauma Service, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, QLD, Australia, 5202 8801, Alex.Ensor@health.qld.gov.au
- Loretta Robbins, Nurse Manager, Permanent Pool Nursing Support, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 5202 8999, Loretta.Robbins@health.qld.gov.au