Rebecca Hurst
Launceston,TAS
Summary
Senior nursing professional with 25 years of diverse clinical and leadership experience across acute and procedural care settings. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, drive quality improvement, and deliver safe, patient-centred services. Passionate about operational leadership, workforce development, and enhancing healthcare outcomes through innovation and collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Unit Manager – Day Procedure Unit
Launceston General Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership and governance oversight for the DPU, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery. Drive workforce planning, quality improvement, and compliance with national standards and accreditation frameworks.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Launceston General Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee education, governance, and quality systems within the DPU, including mandatory training, clinical audits, and accreditation compliance. Champion evidence-based practice, professional development, and continuous improvement in alignment with national safety standards.
Clinical Nurse/ Endoscopy Liaison Nurse
Launceston General Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Senior grade 4 nurse working in all areas of DPU including admissions, infusions, ward, recovery. Also worked in a grade 5 contract as an Endoscopy Liaison Nurse managing patient bookings and supporting waiting list management.
Acting Nurse Unit Manager – Cardiology and Neurology
Launceston General Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Managed nursing operations and staff performance in high-acuity cardiology ward and cardiac catheter lab, supporting continuous quality improvement and patient-centred care.
- (Fixed-term)
Launceston General Hospital – Cardiac Catheter Lab
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked as a part of the nursing team in high-pressure catheterisation laboratory, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, high quality patient care and efficient workflow.
Northern Coronary Care Unit, Launceston General Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Delivered specialist cardiovascular nursing care, contributing to patient recovery through evidence-based practices.
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Royal Hobart Hospital – Cardiac Ward/Coronary Care Unit
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Led nursing teams in critical cardiac care, overseeing clinical standards and staff development.
- (Nov 2010 – Jan 2011)
Geneva Health International (NZ) – Medical/Surgical & Emergency Department
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Clinical Supervisor and Tutor supporting nursing education and clinical practice in a fast-paced hospital setting.
- General Medical/Surgical/Emergency Nursing
Auckland City Hospital – Radiology Department
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided nursing care for inpatients and outpatients undergoing biopsies, catheter insertions, and other radiology procedures.
Various clinical roles in Coronary Care, Cardiothoracic/Vascular Ward, Short Stay Surgical Unit
Sydney Adventist Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Developed foundational nursing skills across Coronary Care, Cardiothoracic/Vascular Ward, and Short Stay Surgical Unit.
- Delivered patient-centred care in fast-paced, acute care environments.
- Gained experience in clinical procedures, monitoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Nursing - Leadership in Practice
University of Tasmania
01.2026
Graduate Diploma in Cardiovascular Nursing - undefined
University of Tasmania
01.2011
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Avondale College
01.2000
Tasmanian Certificate of Education - undefined
Elizabeth College
01.1997
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Clinical Education and Mentorship
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Advanced Clinical Knowledge and Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Elevate (2024)
- Trauma Informed Practice (2024)
- Teaching on the Run – Skills Teaching and Assessment Fundamentals (2024)
- Advanced Life Support (2024)
- Paediatric Life Support (2024)
- Excellence Together Leadership Pathway (2023)
Short Courses – University of Tasmania
- Equip Aged Care Learning Introductory Package (2025)
- Data Driven Decision Making (2025)
- Conflict Management and Resolution (2025)
- Healthcare Redesign MOOC (2024)
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager – Day Procedure Unit
Launceston General Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Launceston General Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse/ Endoscopy Liaison Nurse
Launceston General Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2022
Acting Nurse Unit Manager – Cardiology and Neurology
Launceston General Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2016
Launceston General Hospital – Cardiac Catheter Lab
01.2015 - 01.2016
Northern Coronary Care Unit, Launceston General Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Royal Hobart Hospital – Cardiac Ward/Coronary Care Unit
01.2009 - 01.2011
Geneva Health International (NZ) – Medical/Surgical & Emergency Department
01.2006 - 01.2009
Auckland City Hospital – Radiology Department
01.2006 - 01.2007
Various clinical roles in Coronary Care, Cardiothoracic/Vascular Ward, Short Stay Surgical Unit
Sydney Adventist Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2005
Graduate Diploma in Cardiovascular Nursing - undefined
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Avondale College
Tasmanian Certificate of Education - undefined
Elizabeth College
Graduate Diploma of Nursing - Leadership in Practice
University of Tasmania