PAGE 8—‘Shepparton Private Hospital’, January, 2016
Celebrating a new era in health care
Sheryl Keir
Margot McGrath
Chief executive officer
Director of clinical services
Originally from Yarrawonga, Sheryl Keir completed her nursing training at Wangaratta in 1981. Additional training enabled Mrs Keir to specialise in intensive care and perioperative nursing, infection control and nurse education.
chief executive officer/ director of clinical services of that hospital.
Mrs Keir has held both clinical and management positions throughout her career and after completing tertiary studies in business administration returned to the region in 2003.
Mrs Keir said she enjoyed her position and providing quality services for patients.
In 2005 Mrs Keir became the director of clinical services at Wangaratta Private Hospital and three years later, in December 2008 was appointed to the dual role of
In 2011 Mrs Keir became the chief executive officer of Shepparton and Wangaratta Private Hospitals, dividing her time and travelling between the two sites.
“It’s about building relationships, ensuring long-term viability of the hospitals, whilst meeting the needs of the local communities,” Mrs Keir said. “It’s about looking at what services are missing in the community and trying to provide them.”
Margot McGrath commenced general nursing training in Ballarat in 1976 before moving to Melbourne and completing midwifery at the Royal Women’s Hospital. Originally from Derrinallum, Mrs McGrath has worked throughout Australia and has also completed human resource and management education along with various clinical-based courses. She has worked in public and private hospitals as well as community nursing in the Northern Territory. Mrs McGrath commenced at Shepparton Private Hospital 20 years ago after purchasing a farm in the area. She has held
Nurse unit manager, medical, surgical and post-natal ward
Nurse unit manager, mental health unit
Caring for people at all stages of life and ensuring patient satisfaction is what Jenny Wilkie most loves about her job.
Recently appointed mental health unit nurse unit manager Jason Campbell has spent almost his entire working life in the psychiatric care field.
She is now the nurse unit manager for Kingfisher Ward, the 24-bed medical, surgical and post-natal unit. “I ensure the patients get good care while they are here and that they are going home to a safe environment with a good understanding of any medications they
have to take,” Mrs Wilkie said. “I love working with the doctors and have a good rapport with the staff; it’s a happy, cheerful ward.” Although Mrs Wilkie’s role incorporates some administration she continues to be hands-on and involved in day-to-day ward activities. “It’s lovely to pick up a baby for a cuddle as well as support patients and their families at end of life,” Mrs Wilkie said.
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“I thoroughly enjoy the diversity of my current role, including overseeing the dayto-day clinical management,” Mrs McGrath said. Mrs McGrath said she strived to ensure the workforce was equipped to provide current and future patients with the best possible quality care in an environment conducive to healing.
Jason Campbell
Jenny Wilkie
Mrs Wilkie has nursed since 1975, completing her training in Geelong and midwifery in Devonport, Tasmania. She joined the Shepparton Private Hospital team as a night-duty nurse 16 years ago.
the roles of out-of-hours co-ordinator and unit manager before becoming director of clinical services four years ago.
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Mr Campbell has been in Shepparton for “The best part about nursing is interacting the past 18 years, including stints with and working with the clients,” Mr Goulburn Valley Health and co-ordinating Campbell said. the Navigating Life team of psychologists “Being able to have a positive influence for Medicare Local. on the client’s life and helping them He studied a mental health nursing achieve their own goals is very satisfying.” course at La Trobe University, Bendigo and has worked as a mental health nurse since 1993. Mr Campbell said he was excited about his new role and the opportunity to
Mr Campbell said his role included ensuring there was adequate staff to cover shift rosters and that the highest possible standards were maintained.
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