Sue has been a mainstay at the Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre since the 1990s when she started
as a relieving nurse. Sue manages the service with true professionalism and a passion for ensuring
high quality care for our community and beyond. Her warm nature, approachability, ability to listen,
expertise, confidentiality and care are acknowledged across the community. Sue performs a varied
and diverse role and displays the flexibility that is essential. She demonstrates a strong ability to
make critical decisions vital to best outcomes for community members in need, across a range of
situations.
Sue acts as an advocate for Bush Nursing centres and health services in our community. She has
helped accessed essential grant funds for a number of projects to extend services to our community.
Sue has continued providing essential healthcare services including Women’s Health Service as a
Cervical Screening Provider, Palliative care and Perinatal care (including antenatal and postnatal
care). She is an accredited immunisation provider – ensuring childhood immunisations are up to date
and providing Flu vaccinations to the community.
Sue was honoured as a finalist in the 2022 HESTA Awards. She is also a published author in the Bush
Nurse Managers Journal, where she shared her insights and experiences in leading remote area
nursing services.
Professional Development 2024-2025
- Registered Division 1 Nurse
- Registered Midwife
- Rural and Isolated Practice Registered Nurse + Suturing
- Nurse immuniser
- Remote Area Nurse Training
- Certificate 4 TAE
- Women’s Health Nurse
- Diploma in Business Management
- Advanced Life Support
- Nurse Generalist
- Ongoing Studies in Cardiac, Respiratory and Menopause