Lynda Schwass

• Facilitated communication between departments to enhance project alignment and streamline operations.
• Developed and implemented strategies for effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones were met within established timelines.
• Analyzed feedback from stakeholders to refine processes and improve service delivery outcomes.

Ensured compliance with operational standards in Ward 6W and Surgical Bookings.

Streamlined elective wait list management, enhancing patient scheduling efficiency and service delivery.

Developed and monitored nursing practices, promoting workforce development and work health safety initiatives.

Facilitated professional development opportunities for nursing staff, including education and clinical supervision.

Maintained adherence to National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards for nursing practices.

Conducted audits and reviews of clinical standards, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary Surgical teams to achieve organization-wide key performance indicators.

Oversaw nursing budgets and resource utilization, meeting workforce planning strategies and operational targets.

Achieved optimal patient outcomes by consistently maintaining high standards of clinical nursing practice.

Fostered collaboration in operating theatres to effectively meet departmental goals and objectives.

Delivered patient-centered care through advocacy, demonstrating empathy and respect for patients and families.

Ensured safety for coworkers, patients, and visitors by creating a secure work environment.

Established rapport and built trust with patients, families, coworkers, and stakeholders through effective communication.

Managed time efficiently and prioritized tasks to address all job-related responsibilities effectively.

Adhered to Work, Health and Safety legislation, ensuring compliance with hospital safety protocols.

Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to ensure all patient documentation was completed accurately.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

· Directed material resource planning for an 13-theatre perioperative unit, managing repair, replacement, and procurement of medical equipment surgical instruments and consumables.

· Administered a $650,000 annual budget in collaboration with Sterilising Services for instrument repairs and replacements.

· Coordinated medical equipment trials, prepared funding submissions, and liaised with clinicians and key stakeholders to evaluate new technologies.

· 1. Develop a high performing operational team: • Foster a positive and supportive work culture • Display and uphold CHS core values • Recognise staff potential • Provide clear operational and behavioural expectations • Establish and maintain effective staff development (SED) plans • Ensure adherence with legislation, policies and practices, whilst providing equal opportunity and a safe work environment 2. Deliver Operational efficiency, quality assurance and compliance: • Authorise and support continuous improvement initiatives utilising best practice principles (e.g. 5S / Standard 3 / Training & Compliance) • Promote continuous improvement in Work Health and Safety 3 | Page • Approve work instructions, policies and procedures • Develop recommendations for strategic and workplace changes that support continuous operational improvements • Audit activities within the scope of your accountability 3. Work collaboratively with peers to achieve the key deliverables to ensure we are meeting the Divisional and Branch operational and strategic objectives. 4. Provide budget input, construct high level reports, policies, procedures, briefs, plans, presentations and submissions as required including change management plans and strategies for implementation. 5. Represent Supply Chain and Canberra Health Services in appropriate forums, utilising solution focused recommendations, mediation and negotiation skills. 6. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.