Navpreet Brar
Oran Park,NSW
Summary
Initiative-taking Clinical Nurse Educator with nearly 10 years of experience in Community Health and 20 years of experience in Nursing profession. Committed to excellence in patient care and staff development through evidence-based practices. Skilled in transformational leadership, critical thinking, and team empowerment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Bankstown Community Health Nursing Team
Bankstown, NSW
03.2022 - Current
- Lead staff learning and development initiatives
- Provide clinical supervision and support to nurses
- Monitor performance and facilitate orientation and skill assessments
- Delivered Grad Start Programme in 2023 with positive outcomes
- Developed CNE Succession Planning Pathway
- Maintain CLIN Connect and My Health Learning updates
- Promote education calendar and support staff PDRs
- Participate in safety huddles and leadership meetings
- Support change management and coach emerging leaders
- Collaborate with HITH, Wound, and KWIC CNSs and CNCs
- Presented New Grad data at SWSLHD Nursing & Midwifery Celebration Day
- Conduct audits (HHA, PIPA, PPE, DTV, Aseptic Technique) and develop action plans
- Promote safety culture and deliver NSQHS standards education
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Bankstown, Fairfield, and Hoxton Park Community Health Centres – SWSLHD
SWSLHD NSW
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Led nursing teams across three sites, ensuring safe, client-focused care
- Provided clinical and operational leadership
- Coordinated patient care and integrated services
- Monitored KPIs, safety outcomes, and satisfaction
- Managed staffing, budgets, and resources
- Oversaw incident response and risk management
- Supported staff development and recruitment
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders
- Drove service improvement and policy implementation
- Managed around 30 Registered Nurses and managed average 350 clients by providing comprehensive nursing services and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Prince of Wales Community Health
Randwick
01.2015 - 03.2022
- Provided clinical support and supervision to nurses
- Led Kind Minds initiative and quality improvement projects
- Acted as team lead and Acting NUM when required
- Mentored staff and supported professional development
- Presented outcomes at EOC Showcase and SESLHD forums
- Led development of clinical pathways and working parties
- Participated in POWH Educators Council and Wound Care Committee
- Coordinated in-service education and mandatory training
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess and address learning needs of nursing personnel.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions on evidence-based practices in patient care.
- Developed and implemented educational programs to enhance clinical skills for nursing staff.
- Evaluated effectiveness of educational initiatives through feedback and performance assessments.
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Prince of Wales Community Health
Randwick NSW
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed staff performance and compliance
- Directed care delivery and COVID-19 screening practices
- Ensured safe, person-centred care aligned with NSQHS standards
- Handled staffing, recruitment, and procurement
- Promoted staff engagement and quality care delivery
Registered Nurse
Acute Aged Care Ward (2C)
Bankstown
06.2011 - 01.2015
- Acted as team lead and demonstrated leadership skills
- Managed staff and patient care effectively
Registered Nurse
Prince of Wales Hospital
Randwick
01.2010 - 11.2011
- Gained experience in ICU, Stroke, Rehab, and Emergency wards
- Provided care for complex patients and worked in multidisciplinary teams
Registered Nurse
Shamrock Nursing Agency
01.2009 - 11.2010
Clinical Instructor
08.2005 - 01.2007
- Supervised nursing students and delivered bedside teaching
- Planned assessments and mentored new staff
Education
Graduate Certificate - Medical & Health Leadership
UOW
Wollongong, NSW01.2020
Master of Health Science - Clinical Education
Australian Catholic University
NORTH SYDNEY01.2013
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
NORTH SYDNEY01.2009
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
India01.2005
Skills
- Staff development
- Quality improvement
- Clinical expertise
- Interprofessional collaboration
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- 2025: SWSLHD Applied Safety and Quality Program – commenced one year training program.
- 2024: Nursing Leadership Foundations
- 2024: Presented my QI Poster and won the prize.
- 2023: CNE/CME Leadership Development Program – SWSLHD
- 2022: DISC Personality Training – SWSLHD
- 2021: Leadership Mindset – College of Nursing
- 2019: Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM)
- 2018: Introduction to Patient Safety – SESLHD
- 2017: Effective Leadership Program – SESLHD
- 2016: Wound Management Course – Australian College of Nursing
- 2015: VAC Dressing Training – ACN, Parramatta
- 2015: Emerging Leaders Training – POWH
- 2014: Certificate IV in Training & Assessment – Burwood College of Nursing
- Additional workshops: Cannulation, EOC Facilitator, Manual Handling, Palliative Care
Timeline
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Bankstown, Fairfield, and Hoxton Park Community Health Centres – SWSLHD
03.2024 - 04.2024
Clinical Nurse Educator
Bankstown Community Health Nursing Team
03.2022 - Current
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Prince of Wales Community Health
06.2019 - 07.2020
Clinical Nurse Educator
Prince of Wales Community Health
01.2015 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Acute Aged Care Ward (2C)
06.2011 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Prince of Wales Hospital
01.2010 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse
Shamrock Nursing Agency
01.2009 - 11.2010
Clinical Instructor
08.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
Graduate Certificate - Medical & Health Leadership
UOW
Master of Health Science - Clinical Education
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University