Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Relevant Cpd
Career Experience
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Molly Kennedy

Molly Kennedy

3/411 Buckley Street Aberfeldie,VIC

Summary

I am a dedicated Registered Nurse with three years of experience as First Nations Clinical Educator at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Extensive background in mental health, advocacy, program implementation and research with services including Cabrini, University of Melbourne, and ACU. Committed to advocating for equal opportunities for health professionals, particularly First Nations individuals and those with disabilities. Passionate about promoting equity in healthcare and enhancing support for marginalised communities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reconciliation Action Plan Cultural Advisor

Cabrini Health
Malvern, Victoria
01.2025 - Current
  • Supported development and implementation of culturally appropriate RAP steering committee.
  • Developed presentations for staff training on cultural awareness topics.
  • Advised stakeholders on strategies for effective engagement with First Nations peoples.

Reviewed documents to ensure cultural sensitivity and accuracy.

Provided cultural advice to enhance project accuracy.

  • Assisted in formulating culturally appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Identified current challenges faced by communities to inform project strategies.

Sessional Lecturer

University of Melbourne
Parkville, Victoria
11.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated and supported Ways of Knowing curricula at University of Melbourne.
  • Developed robust cultural knowledge programs for students.
  • Fostered safe learning environments for students to explore biases and misconceptions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance cultural awareness.

First Nations Practice Development Nurse

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Fitzroy , Victoria
09.2021 - Current

Delivered bedside clinical and cultural support to all First Nations staff.

  • Coordinated Department of Health-funded First Nations Cadet program, increasing cadets from three to six.
  • Facilitated timely feedback mechanisms to enhance staff performance and engagement.
  • Collaborated with First Nations Recruitment Coordinator to improve recruitment processes across SVHM.
  • Built relationships with higher education providers, promoting employment opportunities for university students.
  • Supported collaborations between Wilam Ngarrang, Aboriginal Health Liaison Service, and acute wards.
  • Achieved minimal resignations of First Nations health professionals
  • Led the Building Cultural Capability Project, which piloted and secured ongoing funding for a cultural education facilitator (three manuscripts being published).

Registered Nurse

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Fitzroy, Victoria
01.2020 - Current
  • Delivered patient-centered care aligned with St Vincent’s mission and values.
  • Recognized and escalated patient deterioration, collaborating with team members per hospital guidelines.
  • Actively engaged in multidisciplinary education to enhance knowledge and refine practice.
  • Prepared patients for theatre and received them post-operation.
  • Provided proactive care for patients with drain tubes and other medical attachments.
  • Incorporated feedback from colleagues to refine professional practices.
  • Documented incidents for reflection under guidance of nurse unit manager.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, and colleagues to uphold patient-centered care.

Education

Master of Advanced Nursing/ Master of Public Health -

University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
12-2025

Clinical Supervision Online Course - Nursing Education

University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
12-2023

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University
Fitzroy, VIC
12-2019

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Patient assessment
  • Policy development
  • Effective communication
  • Program evaluation
  • Ethics compliance
  • Research
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures
  • Planning and facilitating education
  • Adapting learning styles to a range of levels

Affiliations

  • Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives

References

  • Virginia Walker, Manager Early Career Programs, virginia.walker@svha.org.au, 92314662
  • Christopher Delamont, Human Resources First Nations Recruitment Co-ordinator, christopher.delamont@svha.org.au, 0419 721 860

Relevant Cpd

  • Support Team Action Response (STAR) Training, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and CIMA, 2023
  • Debrief Course, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, 2023
  • ICH GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE E6 (R2) Certificate, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, 2022
  • Inclusive Health Program, Building Cultural Capability, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, 2022 - 2023

Career Experience

  • First Nations Practice Development Nurse, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Education and Learning, 09/01/21, Present, Providing bedside clinical and cultural support to all First Nations staff, Providing timely feedback, Coordinating the Department of Health funded First Nations Cadet program, Building and maintaining relationships with higher education providers, Supporting linkages between Wilam Ngarrang and the Aboriginal Health Liaison Service, Obtaining additional funding from the Department of Health for the First Nations Cadetship program
  • Casual Bank, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, 09/01/21, Present, Delivered patient centred care in accordance to St Vincent’s mission and values, Recognised patient deterioration with consultation from relevant team member, Actively participated in education from the multidisciplinary team
  • Professional Development Year, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Anaesthetics, 02/01/21, 09/01/21, Forming a plan with anaesthetist to carry out a safe airway management for a patient, Performing risk assessment with the team to ensure the patient feels safe, understood and supported
  • Registered Nurse, Your Nursing Agency, 2023, 2023
  • Pool Nurse, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, 2021, 2022
  • Graduate Nurse Program, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, 2021, 2021
  • Health Assistant in Nursing, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, 2018, 2018

Accomplishments

  • National Reconciliation Action Plan working group member, St. Vincent's Health
  • Deadly award recipient - 2023
  • St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
  • Recognition for leading by example, for constantly exuding positivity and being an enthusiastic colleague. The important work has improved the recruitment and retention of First Nations clinicians through the provision of cultural and clinical support.
  • Presented at the inaugural 2024 CATSINaM conference - Enhancing cultural capability: The impact of key First Nations Nursing roles

Certification

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council

Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Reconciliation Action Plan Cultural Advisor

Cabrini Health
01.2025 - Current

Sessional Lecturer

University of Melbourne
11.2023 - Current

First Nations Practice Development Nurse

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
01.2020 - Current

Master of Advanced Nursing/ Master of Public Health -

University of Melbourne

Clinical Supervision Online Course - Nursing Education

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University

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