Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
locations
further education
personal information
references
Timeline
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Katherine Mitchell

Summary

My leadership Philosophy centres around creating a dynamic, supportive and enjoyable workplace culture where staff feel empowered, resilient, valued and supported. I aim to inspire growth and professional development in staff and in the service we provide. I understand that the contributions that staff make to their workplace is the heartbeat our success. I am dedicated to leading and cultivating positive change to practice and workplace culture to see our services thrive to best serve our community”.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Nurse Unit Manger 2

Lismore and Casino Community Health
01.2021 - Current

· Clinical support and supervision

· Human Resource management

· Rostering

· Recruitment

· Performance Appraisal and management

· IProcurement ordering stock and Resource management)

· Budget management

· Fleet and Site management

· Student orientation and coordination

· Monitoring and implementation of NNSWLHD policy and procedure Facilitate and monitor best practice in service delivery across multiple teams (24 cost centres), including but not limited to the Following services;

Breast Care

McGrath Breast Care Nursing

Community Nursing across Lismore and Casino sites

Hospital in the Home


Case Manager/RN TCS Lismore

01.2015 - Current
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client need
  • Case Management of chronic and complex clients.
    • Negotiating and liaising with NGO's and other NNSWLHD multidisciplinary teams around care and services
    • Patient flow management

Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Discharge Planning

Lismore Base Hospital
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing guidance to clinical staff.
  • Enhanced patient care by regularly updating and revising clinical policies, procedures, and protocols based on current research.
  • Provided expert consultation for complex cases, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions were delivered.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by developing and implementing a successful discharge planning process for high-risk patients.

Case Manager/RN Ballina

Richmond Community Options
01.2008 - 01.2015

Senior Case Manager/Manager

Integratedliving Australia
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • Line Manager for IL Case Mangers between Newcastle and Tweed.
    • High degree of organisation and planning around travel to meet high staff demand.
    • Clinical support and formal supervision
    • Human Resource Management
    • Performance Appraisal and management
    • Rostering
    • Recruitment
    • Budget management of Aged Care and Disability packages.
  • Enhanced client outcomes by developing comprehensive case management plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Streamlined case processes for increased efficiency and accelerated resolutions.
  • Improved team collaboration by establishing clear communication channels and fostering a supportive environment.
  • Reduced client wait times with effective prioritization and time management strategies.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Leadership

University of Tasmania
University Of Tasmania
12.2025

Bachelor of Nursing -

Avondale College School of Nursing
01.2004

Skills

  • Self-Directed
  • High degree of Communication skill
  • High degree of leadership skill
  • Analytical Thinking
  • High degree of NNSWLHD systems knowledge
  • Highly motivated and Energised
  • Adept in change management
  • Adept in team building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible

locations

  • Lismore
  • Casino

further education

  • Emerging Leaders Program, 2023, currently completing
  • Financial Management for Managers, 2014
  • Case Management Society of Australia, 2013
  • Certified Case Manager
  • Person Cantered Workplace Supervision, 2008

personal information

Title: Acting NUM

references

  • Roger Revill: 0436 627 694
  • Armalie Muller: Armalie.Muller@health.nsw.gov.au, 0448 418 800
  • Mentor: Katharine Duffy, Mentor, katharine.duffy@health.nsw.gov.au

Timeline

Acting Nurse Unit Manger 2

Lismore and Casino Community Health
01.2021 - Current

Case Manager/RN TCS Lismore

01.2015 - Current

Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Discharge Planning

Lismore Base Hospital
10.2014 - 01.2015

Senior Case Manager/Manager

Integratedliving Australia
06.2014 - 10.2014

Case Manager/RN Ballina

Richmond Community Options
01.2008 - 01.2015

Graduate Diploma of Leadership

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Nursing -

Avondale College School of Nursing
Katherine Mitchell