Stella Lobo, Auburn Hospital
Stella’s journey in nursing exemplifies the essence of dedication, expertise, and compassion. With over two decades of experience, Stella has a diverse clinical background in various specialties, including intensive care, infection control, cancer care, cardiology, Clinical Nurse Educator and Acting Nursing Unit Manager.
In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Stella has actively engaged in leadership roles within the healthcare setting. Her tenure as an immuniser at Blacktown and Westmead Hospitals underscored her commitment to public health initiatives, particularly in the realm of vaccination.
Presently, Stella serves as an Acting Nurse Educator and GradStart Coordinator at Auburn Hospital, where she continues to make a significant impact. Stella plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing by mentoring and guiding new graduates as they transition into the profession.
Reshmaben Vahora: Nurse Educator, Mental Health Services
Reshma Vahora is the Acting Nurse Manager Education and Professional Development for Mental Health Services at WSLHD.
Reshma has held several seconded positions including Clinical Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nursing Unit Manager, Nurse Educator and Nurse Manager.
Her passion for Mental Health Nursing and education led her to complete a master’s degree in Mental Health Nursing and move to her lifelong goal to be part of education and training. Reshma is passionate about preparing nurses to be successful and compassionate Mental Health Nurses.
Parul Patel: Nurse Educator, Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals
Parul is the GradStart Coordinator and Nurse Educator for Blacktown & Mount Druitt hospitals. Parul has worked as a nurse in various specialities such as cardiovascular, rehabilitation, oncology, aged care, and community. She has worked as a Clinical Nurse Educator for three years within the Medical Assessment Unit at Blacktown hospital.
Parul leads the team of clinical nurse educators for Ambulatory Medicine division at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals. She is a facility coordinator for nursing students’ clinical placements at Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals. She is highly motivated, passionate, and enthusiastic health professional who is committed for quality and evidence based clinical practice.
Carol Denne: Nurse Manager, Integrated and Community Health
Carol is the Education Coordinator for Integrated and Community Health (ICH) and manages a team that provides education services to a wide range of staff across multiple sites at WSLHD. Carol has worked in a variety of clinical settings including: Intensive Care, Midwifery, Justice Health and Community Health, holding various positions (CNS, CNC3 and Nurse Manager).
The ICH Education Team are enthusiastic about providing education and support to the GradStart program. The team works with ICH managers, clinicians, and clinical specialists to ensure the clinical and professional development of new Graduates.
Carol is passionate about education and in particular working with subject matter experts to develop effective education programs/learning materials and competencies. Carol sees education as key in ensuring staff are knowledgeable, skilled, and confident to deliver quality care to the community.
Rosemary Luczak: Nurse Educator, Westmead Hospital
Rosemary is a Nurse Educator and the Gradstart Coordinator at Westmead Hospital. She also oversees and manages enrolled and student nurses during their placements.
Rosemary’s nursing background began in the intensive care unit and progressed across numerous specialties including acute psychiatric wards. She has worked at Blacktown, Cumberland and Westmead Hospitals in various roles such as Clinical Nurse Educator, Acting Nursing Unit Manager and Nurse Educator. Rosemary has a passion for assisting graduate nurses with their professional development as well as collaborating with educational institutions to improve the future of nursing.
MIM Facilitator & Midwifery Educator, WSLHD
Karen Johns commenced her nursing career as a Registered Nurse in 1992. She has worked in a variety of clinical areas including the Emergency Department, surgical and medical wards. In 1993, Karen commenced her Graduate Diploma in Midwifery with the University of Sydney at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. She has over 25 years of Birth Unit experience and has been involved in Midwifery education for 11 years, initially at Auburn Hospital as a Clinical Midwifery Educator then moving to Westmead as a Midwifery Educator in 2016.
Karen has post graduate qualifications in Midwifery, Child and Family Health, Education, and practised as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant for 10 years.
Karen is passionate about Midwifery, supporting women, education, and supporting student midwives and newly graduated midwives. Karen has been a Midwifery Educator at Westmead Hospital for 9 years and is a proud Mentor in Midwifery facilitator (MiM), striving to create a supportive and nurturing environment for student midwives, early career midwives and all members of our midwifery team.
The Graduate Diploma of Midwifery is a tertiary sector qualification for Registered Nurses to become Registered Midwives, hold dual registration with APHRA, and be able to work anywhere in Australia as a Registered Midwife.
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