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Natalie Dick

Summary

I have been working in the Emergency Department since 2014, I am a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the department and most recently have been acting in the Clinical Nursing Unit Manager (NUM2) role.

I have a passion for leadership and bring various management skills to my role. I work collaboratively with the multi disciplinary team and I am always an approachable person that is striving to provide equal access to care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Nursing Unit Manager

St George Public Hospital
06.2019 - Current
  • Contracted position as Nursing Unit Manager since 2022 extended till August 2025
  • Nurse Manger Program (Next Step) 2025/2026
  • NUM2 portfolios 2024- KPI and downtime, ECAT/HIRAID, Shift shake up
  • HIRAID train the trainer workshop
  • Nursing Unit Manager 2 relief pool 2019
  • ALS accreditation updated 2019
  • In charge full day workshop for the Emergency Department

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Emergency Department

St George Public Hospital
01.2018 - Current
  • Future NUM/MUM Program 2018: a total of 22 weeks Acting Nursing Unit Manager on medical and surgical wards.
  • Emergency Nurse of the Year 2018 - Peer Nominated Awards
  • Mentored nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
  • Maintained professional development by attending in-services and completing further clinical skills. For example, CVAD port access, Peritoneal Dialysis, plaster application, and nitrous oxide administration.
  • Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St George Hospital
10.2014 - 05.2018
  • Certificate of Appreciation 2017, acknowledging my commitment and dedication to nursing within SESLHD
  • Transitioned through all areas of the Emergency Department, including the coordinator role in the fast track/waiting room area and acute hall areas.

Transition to Professional Practice Program - Regi

St George Hospital
03.2013 - 03.2014

Ward rotations include medical assessment unit/general medical unit and Neurology ward with exposure to the acute stroke unit

Education

Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing

University of Tasmania
08.2016

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Western Sydney
11.2012

Skills

  • Ability to work in a high pressure environment
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills
  • Conflict management skills
  • Full understanding of the emergency department, Hospital Access Targets (HAT)

Timeline

Acting Nursing Unit Manager

St George Public Hospital
06.2019 - Current

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Emergency Department

St George Public Hospital
01.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St George Hospital
10.2014 - 05.2018

Transition to Professional Practice Program - Regi

St George Hospital
03.2013 - 03.2014

Graduate Certificate - Emergency Nursing

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Western Sydney
Natalie Dick