School of Nursing and Midwifery - Edith Cowan University

Thank you to Yong-Shian Shawn Goh, PhD, RN, RMN, FAAN for his interesting and inciteful presentation: 'Nature-Based Interventions: Harnessing the Healing Power of the Natural World for Mental Well Being.' Shawn shared his experience in using forest therapy and nature walks as a non-pharmaceutical intervention as a valuable practice for mental health and well-being. Dr. Shawn Goh is an A/Professor at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, with over two decades of experience in mental health nursing. Dr Goh uses diverse research methodologies to explore mental health research areas and has published 53 manuscripts, 80% appearing in Q1 journals (WOS).

At Edith Cowan University we believe in the power of Indigenous knowledges. We are currently recruiting two #Indigenous #lecturers, one in #nursing and one in #midwifery, to join School of Nursing and Midwifery - Edith Cowan University. Why is this so important? We must increase the number of Indigenous nurses and midwives in our professions to help improve the health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Increasing the number of Indigenous academics provides culturally safe space for learning for our students, helping to improve retention and success of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. We also want to support Indigenous academics to flourish and contribute to research. These aspirations are fundamental to achieving the goals of #GENKEII. We are committed to this mission! #GENKEII #CATSINaM #IndigenousAcademic #Hiring #CulturalSafety #IndigenousKnowledge To read more about one of our students, and to access the link to apply for the positions, please see below… I would really appreciate if you can share this opportunity through your networks.

Born at just 23 weeks, Rhiarn faced a harrowing series of medical complications, which resulted in long hospital stays, along with the loss of some of her fingers and toes. Despite these challenges, she emerged as a resilient, determined individual with a passion for helping others: https://lnkd.in/gVnx2Q5z "I never thought I was smart enough to attend university," she admits. "But now, halfway through my Bachelor of Science (Nursing) degree, I've built a strong network of support, including my AMTP tutor, access and inclusion services, and academic mentors." As a proud Ngemba woman, Rhiarn dreams of working with Aboriginal women and premature babies after completing a Graduate Diploma in Midwifery Practice. For Rhiarn, nursing is more than just a profession — she firmly believes that Aboriginal culture's holistic view of health, which considers mind, body, and spirit, should be applied to all patients, regardless of background. "It's highly important to include Aboriginal knowledges in the curriculum," she emphasises. "This helps future healthcare professionals, both Australian and international, develop cultural awareness and sensitivity." Rhiarn underscores the importance of understanding the history and impact of colonisation on Aboriginal communities and the resulting burden of disease. "Health professionals need to be informed and empathetic, without bias or judgment. This understanding supports reconciliation by promoting awareness of the ongoing challenges Aboriginal people face." Rhiarn's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, culture, and education. Her story is one of many that underscores the importance of Indigenous Knowledges in shaping a more inclusive and compassionate healthcare system. Edith Cowan University invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives to consider applying for the Lecturer in Indigenous Knowledges roles in the School of Nursing. If you're passionate about teaching, shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals, consider joining ECU. https://lnkd.in/g3B2UV9f #nursing #nurse #midwife #midwifery #indigenousculture #indigenousknowledge #holistichealthcare

Thank you to Dr Kim Foster for presenting an incredible lecture to our team today: "Wellbeing and resilience in the nursing workforce." Dr Kim Foster is Professor of Mental Health Research in the National School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine at Australian Catholic University (ACU). Between 2016-2022 she was Professor of Mental Health Nursing and Clinical Chair in the jointly funded Mental Health Nursing Research Unit at North Western Mental Health and ACU, where she led the Mental Health Nursing Research Unit and conducted nurse-led collaborative health services research. Kim leads the Mental Health and Wellbeing Program of research in the School. Her main areas of research focus on the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of the nursing and health workforce, and addressing the needs of children, parents and families living with mental illness. Kim has won numerous awards for her research and has been awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship to investigate resilience interventions for children and families with parental mental illness. Kim has extensive experience in health services research and in leading and managing complex research projects in mental health services, and in collaborative evaluation research with industry partners. She has specific expertise in mental health and psychosocial research and health services research. She has experience in co-design, mixed methods research, qualitative approaches, evaluation research, longitudinal studies, and randomized controlled trials. Kim has provided expert mental health consultancies to WHO and AusAID, and research consultancies to Emerging Minds, Department of Health and Human Services Victoria, Mental Illness Fellowship North Queensland, and the Schizophrenia Fellowship NSW. Kim is an Editor of the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, and an Editor of the Mental Health in Nursing text published by Elsevier. She is a former Board Director and Vice President of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses, the peak professional body for the profession in Australia. Kim supervises a number of PhD and Higher Degree Research students in mental health, wellbeing, and resilience research across health disciplines. #mentalhealthnursing #wellbeing #resilience #nursing

Today we welcomed guest presenter Alison Weatherstone. Alison is a contemporary dual qualified Midwife, Adjunct Associate Professor and the Chief Midwife for the Australian College of Midwives. With lived midwifery experience across WA, VIC, QLD and Kenya, Africa, Alison is drawn to rural and remote midwifery. She has a keen interest in midwives' wellbeing, equitable access to midwifery and sexual and reproductive healthcare, midwifery leadership, breech birth and global maternal health. Alison draws on experience working in the private and public healthcare sectors, not for profit member organisations, executive level leadership and clinical research projects. An advocate for culturally safe and midwifery led continuity of care close to home, Alison has played key roles in policy, advocacy, and media at local, national and international levels. #midwife #midwifery #ruralhealthcare #remotehealthcare #reproductivehealth #breechbirth #maternalhealth

Don't forget to book your spot for this week's presentation by the Commonwealth’s Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Adj Professor Alison McMillan PSM PSM. Alison will be presenting on her distinguished career thus far and the current initiatives driven by the Department of Health, Chief Nurse and Midwifery Office. EVENT DETAILS: 📅 Friday, 1 November 2024 ⌛ 2:30pm to 4:30pm 🗺️ ECU Joondalup Campus Register online at: https://lnkd.in/gRqhCbyG #nurse #nursing #midwife #midwifery #health #australianhealth

Delighted to see Dr Tania Beament from School of Nursing and Midwifery - Edith Cowan University featured in this publication. Last year during the bushfires in WA, Tania's quick thinking and team management saw us transform our simulation centre into temporary accommodation for the residents and staff of Elderbloom Community Care Centres a local residential aged care facility.

Join us for a presentation by the Commonwealth’s Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Adj Professor Alison McMillan PSM PSM. Alison will be presenting on her distinguished career thus far and the current initiatives driven by the Department of Health, Chief Nurse and Midwifery Office. EVENT DETAILS: 📅 Friday, 1 November 2024 ⌛ 2:30pm to 4:30pm 🗺️ ECU Joondalup Campus Register online at: https://lnkd.in/gRqhCbyG #nurse #nursing #midwife #midwifery #health #australianhealth

We are delighted to congratulate the School’s Professor Lisa Whitehead, Professor Davina Porock and Professor Simon Cooper on being named in the August 2024 list of top-cited scientists worldwide!   Their research contributions were assessed within the Public Health and Health Services sectors: https://lnkd.in/gp2fggdH #topscientists #worldclassresearch #research #scientists

Our inaugural 3-day Higher Degree by Research Symposium at ECU has come to a close. Congratulations to all our Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students who presented-the quality of the presentations and the impact of your work for health care services and health outcomes are outstanding. Thank you to Christopher Lee our Distinguished Visiting Scholar from Boston College for his lectures, the masterclass and individual mentoring sessions for our staff and HDR students. Thank you also to Gideon Johnson and Sachini our HDR representatives who helped to make this event a resounding success, hosting discussion sessions on topics that matter the most to our students and the social and networking events. A big thank you to Emy, Research Coordinator for all of her support and hard work behind the scenes to make this happen. #phd #phdthesis #phdcandidate #research