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Rebecca Weir

Wangaratta South,Australia

Summary

Innovative health leader with proven expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, and operations management within the healthcare industry. Strengths include fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, improving quality care standards, and implementing innovative health service programs. Proven ability in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance service delivery and patient care outcomes.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Health Services

Respond Global
Noosa (Hybrid), Australia
02.2021 - Current
  • Directed development and implementation of health services, providing operational and strategic project advice.
  • Managed preparation and execution of health response operations, overseeing staff and logistics requirements.
  • Established, maintained, and reviewed clinical governance structures for all health service streams.
  • Oversaw quality improvement frameworks to enhance performance across health services.
  • Deployed crisis response projects globally, providing consultation and training.
  • Cultivated relationships and partnerships with industry stakeholders and clients.
  • Led creation and deployment of a comprehensive health workforce across Australia, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Developed and maintained a nationwide health workforce, ensuring compliance with all contract conditions and legal requirements.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to review performance, discuss policy changes, and update on current initiatives.

Executive Director of Clinical Services, Nursing and Midwifery and Allied Health

Northeast Health Wangaratta
Wangaratta, Australia
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Provided strategic and operational direction for clinical services portfolio management.
  • Embedded 'Hardwiring Excellence' program across clinical division to enhance service delivery.
  • Developed policies to promote recruitment and retention of clinical staff.
  • Strengthened leadership capability across all clinical levels within organisation.
  • Ensured legislative compliance across various services and divisions.
  • Represented NHW and Nursing and Midwifery at state and national forums.
  • Drove strategic vision for nursing and midwifery within NHW.
  • Cultivated partnerships with small Rural Health Services to expand service reach.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.

Acting Director of Clinical Services: Nursing and Midwifery

Northeast Health Wangaratta
Wangaratta, Australia
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Optimized clinical services portfolio through strategic and operational direction with effective resource management.
  • Implemented 'Hardwiring Excellence' strategies within clinical division to elevate performance standards.
  • Formulated policies that enhanced recruitment and retention efforts for clinical personnel.
  • Enhanced leadership practices at all levels within organization to drive improvement.
  • Monitored quality assurance initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
  • Managed budgets and resources for departments within the facility.
  • Participated in committees related to healthcare regulations, accreditation processes, and quality improvement initiatives.

Operational Director: Medical, Speciality and Sub-Acute Services

Northeast Health Wangaratta
Wangaratta, Australia
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Member of the Nursing Executive.
  • Responsible for the operational delivery of the organisation's operational and strategic plan.
  • Direct reporting to the Director of Clinical Services and the Hospital Executive.
  • Direct nursing management of nursing unit managers in medical, specialty, and subacute services.
  • Maintain and deliver on the budget.
  • Provide strategic vision and oversight to nursing staff to grow the profession.
  • Work collaboratively at all levels.
  • Recruitment and retention of staff.
  • Represent the organisation at state department of health forums and meetings.
  • Contribute to the development and growth of the organisation.

Project Lead: Acute Care Coordination

Northeast Health Wangaratta
Wangaratta, Australia
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Conducted comprehensive research on local and international literature regarding complex patient care in acute settings.
  • Performed gap analysis to evaluate current status of care for complex patients in acute environments.
  • Created business case advocating for a new model of care to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Designed, implemented, and managed project for new model of care across departments.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure seamless integration of care strategies.
  • Communicated project plans and updates to key stakeholders to maintain engagement.
  • Led change initiatives with existing EFT to improve care delivery processes.

Clinical Nurse Consultant: Practice Development

Northeast Health Wangaratta
Wangaratta, Australia
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Managed operational and strategic functions of staff programs team.
  • Collaborated on governance team for Education and Research unit.
  • Assisted in developing strategic and operational plan for Education and Research Unit.
  • Identified educational needs and opportunities for Northeast Health and Central Hume.
  • Developed Educational Calendar for Northeast Health, engaging key stakeholders and external services.
  • Delivered evidence-based education on Emergency, Trauma, Crisis Resource Management, and Human Factors.
  • Provided leadership in course development and implementation across all staff areas.
  • Ensured compliance with educational requirements through structured lesson planning and evaluation.

Nurse Unit Manager, Emergency Department

Northeast Health Wangaratta
Wangaratta, Australia
12.2013 - 01.2014
  • Provided clinical and operational leadership to ED team during departmental change.
  • Implemented alternative care models to enhance service delivery.
  • Managed nursing staff rosters to meet current and projected needs.
  • Oversaw nursing budget, supplies, and inventory management.
  • Executed recruitment and retention strategies for nursing staff.
  • Developed and implemented departmental protocols and guidelines to standardize practices.
  • Engaged stakeholders to optimize patient flow and improve care outcomes.

Coordinator/lecturer Post Graduate Rural Critical Care Course (Nursing)

Melbourne University, Northeast Health Wangaratta
Wangaratta, Australia
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Coordinated lecture content and timetable development for course delivery.
  • Reviewed and assessed coursework submitted by participants.
  • Collaborated with local and metropolitan university lecturers on course improvements.
  • Liaised with key stakeholders from hospitals to enhance course relevance.
  • Provided constructive feedback and critiques to foster participant growth.
  • Researched best practices to inform course content and participant learning.
  • Delivered expert advice on Trauma and Emergency topics to colleagues and participants.

National Major Incident Medical Management System (MIMMS) Project Manager

National Critical Care & Trauma Response Centre
Darwin, Australia
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Project manage and assist in the editing process of the Australasian MIMMS text 3rd edition.
  • Reviewing and developing the educational components of the MIMMS course.
  • Developing, adding, and collating content for the MIMMS website.
  • Working collaboratively with national key stakeholders of the MIMMS project.
  • Provide high level organisational management skills to meet project deadlines.
  • Working autonomously and remotely.

Trauma Clinical Nurse Consultant

Royal Darwin Hospital
Darwin, Australia
01.2009 - 12.2013

Managed care for admitted trauma patients to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.

  • Delivered advanced trauma nursing care and education to patients and families.
  • Collected and analysed data on trauma incidents using abbreviated injury scale coding.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
  • Demonstrated high-level organisational skills focused on quality and accuracy.
  • Participated in research initiatives, emphasising quality assurance and best practices.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing departmental protocols and guidelines.
  • Contributed to Trauma Service Management Meetings, focusing on morbidity, mortality, and quality assurance.

Retrieval Nurse

Careflight International Air Ambulance
Darwin, Australia
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Executed aero-medical evacuation for critically unstable patients on national and international levels.
  • Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team under challenging and confined conditions.
  • Demonstrated high-level organizational skills to ensure efficient operations.
  • Facilitated effective communication among team members to enhance cooperation.

Clinical Nurse Educator – Emergency Department

Royal Darwin Hospital
Darwin, Australia
01.2003 - 12.2009
  • Delivered training programs for Emergency Nurses at Royal Darwin Hospital.
  • Developed and executed Remote Area Trauma Education program for healthcare professionals in Top End.
  • Supported Clinical Nurse Manager with departmental operations and decision-making.
  • Provided Annual Leave relief for Clinical Nurse Manager of Emergency Department.
  • Created and established departmental protocols and guidelines to enhance efficiency.
  • Orientated new nursing staff to Emergency Department procedures and practices.

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Emergency Department

Royal Darwin Hospital
Darwin, Australia
01.2003 - 12.2003
  • Delivered expert emergency nursing care to multi-trauma, burn, and blast injury patients.
  • Led team in establishing new Emergency Department, focusing on Trauma/Resus room protocols.
  • Participated in performance evaluations to enhance professional growth of colleagues.
  • Conducted in-service training on various Emergency Nursing topics.
  • Engaged in evidence-based practices to support self and peer development.
  • Contributed as active member of Trauma/Resus team for critical patient management.
  • Oversaw nursing care for Bali 1 trauma cases, ensuring high standards of treatment.

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

The Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Australia
01.2000 - 12.2002
  • Completed postgraduate certificate in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing.
  • Assisted medical staff with intubation and management of critically unstable patients in Resus room.
  • Actively participated as Triage nurse to prioritise patient care effectively.
  • Contributed to Trauma team in roles including airway nurse, circulation nurse, and Trauma centre leader.
  • Engaged as member of Occupational Health and Safety committee within Emergency Department.

Registered Nurse – Infectious Diseases

The Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Australia
01.1998 - 12.2000
  • Completed graduate year in Nursing with a focus on infectious disease care.
  • Acquired expertise in managing PICC lines and Hickman lines for patients.
  • Delivered nursing care based on principles of primary nursing methodology.
  • Gained comprehensive knowledge in HIV/AIDS and TB patient management.

Education

Master of Nursing -

Monash University
Gippsland, Vic
01.2010

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment -

Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT
01.2004

Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing -

Latrobe University
Bundoora, Vic
01.2002

Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing) -

Australian Catholic University, Mercy Campus
Melbourne, Vic
01.1997

Skills

  • Complex problem solving
  • Clinical governance
  • Quality improvement
  • Service coordination
  • Project management
  • Partnership development
  • Performance enhancement
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Crisis management
  • Strategic planning
  • Health services management

References

on request

Things of Interest

  • Mission lead - Australian medical assessment teams 2020
  • Victorian Aged Care Response - Operations Lead
  • National Nursing Forum, 2021, Canberra Parliament House
  • Health Round Table, 2017, Brisbane
  • National Nursing Forum, 2015, Brisbane, QLD
  • International Conference of Emergency Nurses Australasia, 2014, Perth, Western Australia
  • Australian College of Operating Room Nurses, 2011, Northern Territory Peri-operative Nurses, 9th Conference

Timeline

Director of Health Services

Respond Global
02.2021 - Current

Executive Director of Clinical Services, Nursing and Midwifery and Allied Health

Northeast Health Wangaratta
12.2018 - 01.2021

Acting Director of Clinical Services: Nursing and Midwifery

Northeast Health Wangaratta
02.2018 - 12.2018

Operational Director: Medical, Speciality and Sub-Acute Services

Northeast Health Wangaratta
05.2017 - 02.2018

Project Lead: Acute Care Coordination

Northeast Health Wangaratta
01.2016 - 12.2017

Nurse Unit Manager, Emergency Department

Northeast Health Wangaratta
12.2013 - 01.2014

Clinical Nurse Consultant: Practice Development

Northeast Health Wangaratta
01.2013 - 12.2016

Coordinator/lecturer Post Graduate Rural Critical Care Course (Nursing)

Melbourne University, Northeast Health Wangaratta
01.2012 - 12.2013

National Major Incident Medical Management System (MIMMS) Project Manager

National Critical Care & Trauma Response Centre
01.2012 - 12.2013

Trauma Clinical Nurse Consultant

Royal Darwin Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2013

Retrieval Nurse

Careflight International Air Ambulance
01.2009 - 12.2011

Clinical Nurse Educator – Emergency Department

Royal Darwin Hospital
01.2003 - 12.2009

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Emergency Department

Royal Darwin Hospital
01.2003 - 12.2003

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

The Alfred Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2002

Registered Nurse – Infectious Diseases

The Alfred Hospital
01.1998 - 12.2000

Master of Nursing -

Monash University

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment -

Charles Darwin University

Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing -

Latrobe University

Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing) -

Australian Catholic University, Mercy Campus
Rebecca Weir