Priya Jose
Harrisdale,Australia
Summary
Staff Development Nurse with extensive experience at Rockingham General Hospital, specializing in clinical education and quality improvement. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient care through advanced clinical assessments and strong team collaboration. Focused on promoting a culture of safety and compliance while mentoring nursing staff to achieve high standards in practice.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Development Nurse
Rockingham General Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Provide clinical education and orientation for registered, enrolled, graduate, and student nurses.
- Lead quality improvement projects addressing medication safety, PICC line management, and PIVC care.
- Design and deliver face-to-face education sessions, in-services, toolbox talks, and self-directed learning resources.
- Monitor audit results (e.g. WECAN, Datix) and initiate action plans in response to identified gaps.
- Contribute to policy development, education compliance tracking, and incident investigations.
- Assist in Datix reviews, outbreak management, and participate in MDT meetings and bed management.
- Supervise and support undergraduate nursing students, liaising with facilitators and universities.
Clinical Nurse / Registered Nurse
Rockingham General Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2024
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients with stroke, dementia, and complex rehabilitation needs.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Developed teaching plans for patients regarding self-care management techniques for chronic illnesses or rehabilitation goals.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practices were followed.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and issues.
- Educated staff on new clinical protocols or procedures as needed.
- Coordinated shifts and participated in multidisciplinary team care planning and clinical handovers.
- Supported staff and escalated patient care concerns promptly.
- Mentored junior nurses while contributing to student education and orientation programs.
- Administered medications and performed essential nursing procedures, including catheterization and NG insertion.
- Upheld infection control and patient safety standards without exception.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Facilitated patient communication, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse – Medical Ward
Armadale Health Service
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for medical patients, including complex wound care and blood transfusions.
- Coordinated shifts and mentored junior staff to enhance team performance.
- Assessed clinical situations independently and collaboratively, utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Ensured adherence to infection control policies, maintaining a safe environment for all patients.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse – Various Wards
Alice Springs Hospital
12.2009 - 11.2013
- Gained expertise in rehabilitation, medical, ICU, and ED environments.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Managed invasive lines and complex wound care procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Acute Care Nursing
Queensland University of Technology
01.2024
Internationally Qualified Nurses Bridging Program -
Charles Darwin University
01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
India01.2006
Skills
- Clinical leadership and mentoring
- Patient-centered care and rehabilitation
- Staff development and education
- Quality and safety improvement
- Advanced clinical assessment
- Incident review and risk management
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Electronic clinical systems
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Staff mentoring
- Medication management
- Compliance tracking
- Clinical education
- Continuing education
- Clinical expertise
Professional Memberships
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), Registered since 2009
- Australian Nursing Federation, Member since 2010
Professional Development And Certifications
- Life Support Trainer (WA Health Certified)
- Safewards Coordinator Training
- Hand Hygiene Auditor (Since 2020)
- ANTT Train-the-Trainer
- FIM/AROC Trainer
- Aggression Management / Early Recognition and Management of the Acutely Ill Patient
- Diabetic Management, ECG Interpretation, Orthopedic Nursing
- Preceptor Training / Health & Safety Representative Training
Languages
Malayalam
Professional
References
1. Clair Mckeown
Nurse unit Manager
Aged Care Rehabilitation Unit
Rockingham General Hospital
Tel: 08 95994472
Email: Clair.Mckeown@health.wa.gov.au
2. Adelene CHOO
Wound CNS
Email: Adelenechoo@health.wa.gov.au
3. Sara Jacob
Discharge Coordinator MAnager,
Rockingham General Hospital
Email:
Timeline
Staff Development Nurse
Rockingham General Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse – Medical Ward
Armadale Health Service
01.2014 - 10.2015
Clinical Nurse / Registered Nurse
Rockingham General Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse – Various Wards
Alice Springs Hospital
12.2009 - 11.2013
Graduate Certificate - Acute Care Nursing
Queensland University of Technology
Internationally Qualified Nurses Bridging Program -
Charles Darwin University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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