Overview
Work History
Education
Affiliations
Timeline
Professional Achievements
Professional Development
References
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Jessica Stephens

Point Arkwright,QLD

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

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

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


Jessica Stephens