Katherine Buckman

Seconded to assist setting up new theatres for 7 weeks.

• Various blocks of ANUM between March 2021 and February 2022
• People Management Skills Program
• Nursing and Midwifery Management Framework workshop
• Line Manager Capability Professional Development Pathway
• Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff
• Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise
• Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
• Produced monthly rosters for the anaesthetic/recovery portfolio
• Involved in recruitment of staff. From culling candidates through to the interview process

• Health and Safety representative training
• Team leaders course
• Preceptor program
• Team Leader
• Independent anaesthetic nurse
• Independent recovery nurse
• Independent instrument and circulating nurse
• Paediatric MRI
• Paediatric anaesthetic nurse
• Advanced life support