Introducing Our Newest Nurse Manager – Jessica Hawke

Jessica Hawke joins us as Acting Nurse Manager of the Emergency Department, having most recently been an After Hours Duty Manager.

Q: What do you love most about nursing?

A: I love the relationships I have formed with my colleagues (my Murdoch family) and the day to day interactions with patients. I am a ‘people person’. It brings me great joy and fulfilment to be around people and help others.

Q: Something many of us may not know about you?

A: I used to be a Veterinary Nurse (over 20 years ago).

Q: Netflix or novel – which do you prefer? Any recommendations?

A: Definitely a Netflix and chill kind of gal. Anything about serial killers or crime.

Q: Emoji that best represents you?

A: The little bicep curl one.

Q: If you weren’t a nurse, you would be…?

A: A lady of leisure ha ha… and then I could just volunteer at the animal shelter.

Q: Greatest piece of advice for nursing colleagues?

A: Know and practice the basic nursing skills well. Also, trust your gut because it is usually right!