movemeNtS Murray Valley Private Nurse aND aPPoINtmeNtS Competes in Finnish Biathlon PIctured: Lynne-Maree with her winning medals Donna Kain has joined Ramsay Pictured: Lynne-Maree Health Care as Business participates in the target Development Manager, Mental Health, shooting event Queensland. Donna has extensive managerial and clinical experience in private mental health having started Lynne-Maree Cullen represented out as a mental health nurse over Australia in the 15th International Biathlon 30 years ago. In her last role she Union Masters Championships in Finland was the CEO of Pine Rivers Private this year. This is a biathlon of a different Hospital in Brisbane. Donna will sort – combining cross country skiing and provide support and advice to Ramsay target shooting (using a .22 calibre custom Queensland CEOs and other CEOs sports rifle). who are expanding and developing Nine countries were represented at their mental health facilities. the championships with a total of 117 competitors. Lynne-Maree won two gold medals (7.5km ski and shoot and a 6km ski and shoot event) and one silver medal (team relay) at the event. Sam Dodd has been appointed as the new CEO of Mitcham Private Mitcham for the last two years and, Play it, Hospital. Sam has been the DCS of prior to this, was the DCS of Linacre Private Hospital. During this time, Sam qualities and she is a strong supporter Live it, has shown tremendous leadership of The Ramsay Way. Sam is also a Leaders Program and a passionate Love it past graduate of the Ramsay Future advocate for the strategic direction of, and the services provided by, Mitcham Private Hospital. Sally Harris, Clinical Coordinator at Glengarry Private Hospital recently won an archery gold medal at the Pan Pacific Masters Games. Sally lives the Pan Pacific moto - Play it, Kimberley Pierce has been Live it, Love it. appointed Chief Executive Officer, Sally spent two days on the Gold Coast Sunshine Coast University Private competing in the archery target for the WA Hospital (SCUPH). Kimberley has 12 team. After shooting 180 arrows Sally topped years experience in managerial roles the leader board to come away with gold. in the health industry in Australia, Sally is a member of the Kalamunda UK and South Africa and has been Governor Stirling Archery Club and regularly with her gold medal for Sally HarrisPictured: instrumental in the success of competes with her bow, Dexter. Sally has archery at the Pan Pacific redesigning clinical services and only been competing in the sport over the last business growth in the hospitals she 3 years and has found her niche. has managed. Kimberley’s career includes Regional Director, The Alexandra Hospital in Manchester Hospital. She leaves the position of Top result for Hollywood and Executive Director, The Canberra Executive Director, Clinical Services Ramsay. Gastro nurse Pictured: Marie Schmidt middle Redesign for Ernst & Young to join Marie Schmidt, Hollywood’s gastroenterological Paul Monaghan has commenced nurse of eight years achieved the highest score as Director of Corporate Services at nationally in the recent College of Gastroenterological Greenslopes Private Hospital. Prior Nurses (COGEN) exam held in Adelaide in October. starting at Greenslopes, Paul was self- Conducted during the annual Australian employed as a consultant working with Gastroenterology Week nurses were able to also organisations in the non-government demonstrate and develop their knowledge and sector on projects ranging from accumulate professional development points. corporate change management and As well as testing Gastro general knowledge and start-up, shared services, financial skills, nurses had to study and have an in-depth reviews and corporate governance. knowledge of gastroenterology anatomy, physiology, Previous to this, Paul’s experience infection control, pharmacology and endoscopic has encompassed Chief Financial procedures and treatments. Prior to sitting the exam Officer (CFO) roles in Queensland nurses are required to have three years’ experience in Health and the Royal Brisbane and Gastroenterology as well as being recommended by Women’s’ Hospital. three colleagues. In March 2009 Paul was appointed Asked how being COGEN top scorer will change Adjunct Professor in the School of her working life, Marie said it will make an enormous Public Health, Queensland University difference to her professional career. of Technology (QUT) for teaching “Becoming credentialed has given me a new sense activities at QUT since 1997. of confidence in my gastroenterology nursing practice and will give me the opportunity to take on a more senior role in the department,” Marie said. I now have the opportunity to share my knowledge and expertise with the other nurses and also develop and be recognised for my leadership skills.” 14 TRW SPRING 2012
The Ramsay Way Summer 2012
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