Transition to Practice

I wanted a career that made a real difference in people's lives. I took inspiration from my uncle, he was the one who showed me that being a nurse is not only about performing medical skills but also about making a difference in someone's life.

I love that through nursing I have obtained transferable skills. As a Clinical Educator, I get to work with staff to ensure they feel confident that they are trained with adequate knowledge to make an impact on our clients’ lives.

There are a lot of career opportunities when you join the Brightwater team. You might want to work on the floor, you might want to take the career path of becoming a leader, or become an educator as I did.

At Brightwater I feel valued, supported and appreciated. Especially by the person who was my manager at the time when I was studying to become a Registered Nurse, who encouraged me to join the grad program.

I actually changed my career into nursing and started studying 5 years ago because I have a passion and love for helping people, and wanted to be a part of their health journey.

It's a very rewarding and very fulfilling job, because I am working within a rehab setting where people are sometimes at the most vulnerable point in their health. I get to help people by building their confidence and supporting them in receiving optimal care.

The most memorable day for me at Brightwater was when I saw a client who had come into Oats Street in a vegetative state following a brain injury actually walk out of the site! As a team, we were collectively able to support him, see him progress and make such a big impact on his life.

One of the places I think you can really make an impact as a nurse is working within the aged care and disability sector. What I like about Brightwater, is there is the opportunity to use clinical thinking skills to make on-the-spot decisions, and I feel supported and trusted by my team.

I have had so many learning and development opportunities here, there’s a real opportunity for career growth.

I wanted a career where I would be of help and service, and I really enjoy my career as a nurse. I'm passionate about the type of care and services our clients receive.

I have two roles at Brightwater – as a Clinical Educator and an Infection Control Nurse. In my Clinical Educator role, I enjoy sharing my knowledge with staff by running training sessions and mentoring staff on site.

In my Infection Control Nurse role, it’s about being progressive, especially in the current environment. Things are changing daily, but I enjoy it because we are constantly learning and improving to provide the best care for our clients.

I briefly left Brightwater for a few months and came back because I love the people and the organisation.

I've worked in different roles in many other aged care organisations, and I can confidently say that Brightwater is a great place to work. It has a welcoming environment and a lot of opportunities for growth in the nursing career.